| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena) AmancayaMendoza Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/22/2012 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsDrinks beautifully an hour after opening. Vibrant ruby in color, this wine exudes strong garrigue, pasture, violets, mild vanilla, brown sugar, and wet leather on the full nose. Chocolate, tar, and dark berries on the palate go well with good acidity and medium body. Comfortable finish of dried fruit compote with a sprinkle of minerals and graphite. Very enjoyable, well rounded wine that keeps on benefiting from the extra time on the shelf. |
| Red |
2005 Bodega Enrique Foster Malbec Reserva Finca Castro BarrosMendoza more |
8/1/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsDark ruby. Black cherry, wet cedar on the nose. Medium-full body. Dark fruit, leather, chocolate on the palate with distinctly strong oak. Good balance with long finish of cherry pie and vanilla. I was surprised by the robustness of this wine. Very pleasant to drink. Went well with a rich spinach salad with walnuts, sunflower seeds, fresh orange, ginger, and sesame seeds and oil. Unfiltered with profuse sediment at the end -- decanting recommended. |
| Red |
2005 Casa Balaguer Alicante BerynaMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
7/17/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 89 pointsThis bottle was very different from the first one. Great nose of blackberries and wet cedar. A bit hot 2 hours after opening. Flat and uninteresting on the palate. Graphite, minerals on a medium finish. |
| Red |
2007 Château Saint-Roch (Languedoc) Côtes du Roussillon Villages ChimèresRed Rhone Blend more |
6/25/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsInky purple, good legs. Underbrush, cedar, and vanilla on the nose. Full mouthfeel of dark fruit flavors with pepper, graphite, and minerals. Long finish with traces of tar. This is a super pleasant, and surprisingly affordable, blend that should improve nicely. |
| Red |
2007 Château Signac Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan Cuvée Terra AmataRed Rhone Blend more |
3/26/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 points24 hours after opening. Vibrant ruby. Dark fruit, underbrush, smoke and cedar on the nose. Minerals, graphite, wet cedar, herbs and lots of fruit on the palate. Pleasant, fruity finish of medium length. The wine is still tannic and a bit tight, but pleasing none the less. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Saint-Pierre VacqueyrasRed Rhone Blend more |
3/25/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 pointsAt opening, the wine was a bit hot. At 24 hours it was greatly improved and mellower. Vibrant, dark red in color. Kirsch, rye bread, and minerals on the nose. Dark fruit, strawberries, sunflower seeds, and leather on the palate. Medium finish with a fruit bazaar of flavors. The wine can definitely benefit from some extra time. At 36 hours the balance was even better -- a further sign that time will work in this wine's favor. |
| Red |
2000 Taurino PatriglioneSalento IGT Negroamaro more |
3/25/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsDelicious wine with the right amount of years behind it. Decanted and taskted one hour after opening. Deep dark color with some lightening on the edges. Earthy nose. Garrigue, dark fruit, herbs, and a trace of caramel/vanilla on the palate. Good balance and a delightful, lingering finish of raspberry, leather, and minerals. |
| Red |
2005 De Lisio GrenacheMcLaren Vale more |
2/19/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsImpenetrable, dark color. Nose of rich fruit. Plums, raspberries, cherries, and leather on the palate with great concentration, balance, and fullness. Long, substantial finish. This wine seems to be at its peak and ripeness. This bottle had a touch of effervescence after opening, which dissipated quickly but is probably a sign of impending end of life. This wine has been stored horizontally in 58 degrees (F). |
| Red |
2007 La Bastide Saint-Dominique Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Jules RochebonneRed Rhone Blend more |
1/27/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsMore mature and much better than 6 monhts ago. Very different 24 hours after opening -- worth the wait. I'm bumping the rating to 92 for better balance and opulent fruit. The alcohol does not stand out like it used to and is more complementary. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine des Bosquets GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
1/24/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsVibrant ruby. Nose of raspberry, cherry and pasture. Full mouth feel with dark fruit, graphite, and leather on the palate. Long finish of dark fruit and smoke with traces of cassis and amaretto. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Cepa 21 Ribera del DueroTempranillo more |
1/24/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsDense ruby. Great viscous legs. 16 hours after opening, nose of cherry, plum, underbrush. leather, and wet cedar. Bluberry, rasberry, and dark fruit on the palate. Still pretty hot and tannic, but enjoyable. Pleasant, medium finish of dark fruit, raspberries, and oak. |
| Red |
2005 Kaesler Old Vine ShirazBarossa Valley more |
1/23/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsDense inky purple color. Nose of plum, cherry, minerals. Full mouthfeel. Cherries, smoke, oak on the palate. Good balance. Long finish of dark fruit. This wine is very accessible and a treat with a few years left to improve and entertain. |
| Red |
2003 Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Malbec CadusLujan de Cuyo more |
1/10/2010 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsA superior malbec. Vibrant color. Cassis, dark fruit, leather, and smoke on the nose. Medium body with softening tannins. Cedar, pasture, herbs, lavender, dark fruit on the palate, with strong oak. Solid, leisurely finish reminiscent of cabernet. |
| Red |
2003 Grant Burge The Holy TrinityBarossa Red Rhone Blend more |
12/30/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsI like this Australian GSM blend a lot. Ruby with a touch of brick on the edge. Nose of cherries, earth, and pasture. Medium to full body. Dark fruit , leather and chocolate on the palate. Nice medium finish of dark fruit. This is a very decent attempt at southern Rhône style wine from Australia. It is drinking well, but could benefit from some extra time. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Saint-Pierre Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de DieuGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
12/4/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 points2 hours after opening. Deep ruby color. Nose of underbrush, pasture, and wet cedar. Dark fruit and minerals on the palate. Very well balanced. Drinks beautifully right now.Very pleasant, soft mouth feel. Long finish with traces of bluberry, plum, and leather. This is a gorgeous wine in its early stages; a real treat before it goes dormant. |
| Red |
1996 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Gran ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
11/23/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsAnother bottle with a lot of character: nose of pasture and herbs, good fruit on the palate, mid to long finish. Very pleasant and easy to drink. I like the bottles with higher acidity. |
| Red |
2007 Matteo Correggia RoeroNebbiolo more |
11/20/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 84 pointsRecommended at a reputable Italian restaurant. Too young, and too tight at this point. Very tannic and acidic. Barely any fruit. I took the bottle with me from the restaurant and tried it every day for a week. There was slight improvement over time, but the tightness prevailed. |
| Red |
2005 Allegrini La Grola Veronese IGTCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
10/12/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsDeep, inky purple. Nose of plum, violets, and underbrush. Full mouth feel with a good balance. Cherry, smoke, and cedar on the palate. Easy to drink with a medium finish with some tar at the end. Very focused bouquet of flavors. |
| Red |
2005 Merum Priorat ArdilesGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
10/10/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: NRI'm not sure if this bottle is past its prime. Heavily extracted body of plum and raisin. Sweet and jammy. OK to drink, but not very interesting. It tastes more like a big, but not great, zinfandel from California. Strangely aggressive flavors right after opening that mellowed out after 45-60 minutes. Not a good value at $24.99. |
| Red |
2002 Primitivo Quiles Alicante Raspay ReservaMonastrell, Mourvèdre more |
10/8/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 89 pointsCloudy ruby with some brick orange outline. Strong plum, lavender, smoke, leather, and cedar on the nose. The palate of strong plums, cherry, strawberry, tobacco, leather, and quite a bit of oak. The acidity and tannins are high and aggressive, as is the alcohol. The alcohol is probably highter than 14% that the bottle claims. Medium to long finish of smoke, savory herbs, and dry sherry. The unusual, rustic and old style of this wine kept my interest. It's different and worth a try. |
| Red |
1996 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Gran ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/23/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 pointsAnother bottle, and a completely different composition. Unlike the other bottle, the color has not deviated from a deep purple. Mineral nose with hints of violets and lavender. Acidity is way higher, giving this wine a much perkier taste. Rasperry, cherry, plum on the palate. Long finish of dark fruit. Still plenty of acidity and tannins to keep it alive. |
| Red |
2007 La Bastide Saint-Dominique Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Jules RochebonneRed Rhone Blend more |
9/23/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 pointsDark ruby color. Nose of garrigue, lavender, spring pasture, and dark fruit. Cherry, herbal and mineral tones on the palate. It's a bit young and could use 2-3 years on the shelf, but even still a very pleasant, balanced, enjoyable wine. |
| Red |
2001 Colle dei Venti Barbaresco Tùfo BluNebbiolo more |
9/21/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 92 pointsMuch better on day 2 after opening. Ruby color with good legs. Vanilla, cherry and oak on the nose. Strong fruit of cherry, plum, and blackberry on the palate. High acidity and very firm tannins. Long, enjoyable finish of dark fruit, cedar, and underbrush. Paired really well with food: basil nocchi with heavy cream gorgonzolla sauce with butter roasted hazelnuts and greens. Great value for the price. |
| Red |
2002 Faustino Rioja Reserva VTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
8/30/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 91 pointsDespite negative comments from other reviewers, this is a very nice bottle of wine. I was skeptical picking up a single bottle, but I will definitely get a case now that I've tasted it. Great surprise. I seems that a lot of people got faulty bottles. My cork was plump and tight with almost black wine coloring. |
| Red |
2002 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
8/26/2009 - MartyRibs wrote: 90 pointsBright ruby red color. Very nice nose of plum, dark fruit, and underbrush. A bit hot after opening with a firm, perky structure. Soft mouth feel with good dark fruit, amaretto, tobacco, and chocolate on the palate. Pleasant, lingering finish. |
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