| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2020 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Three Palms VineyardNapa Valley more |
3/22/2024 - TomTom wrote: NRGood acidity propping up a medium bodied Napa Merlot. The palate has some nice complexity, but it is way too early to drink this wine. This has a long life ahead of it and I think 5 to 10 years will integrate this wine. The stuffing is definitely there. |
| Red |
2022 Clarice Wine Company Pinot Noir Rosella's VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
2/25/2024 - TomTom wrote: NRThis is a special wine. Expressive nose with red fruit and a hint of forest floor. Ethereal palate, so balanced. One of the better California Pinots I’ve had in the last year or more. |
| Red |
2018 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
2/4/2024 - TomTom wrote: flawedMaybe I’m sensitive, but this seems like there is a ton of VA. The alcohol is also a little high for my tastes. Probably flawed. |
| Red |
2019 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell VineyardCoombsville more |
1/19/2024 - TomTom wrote: 95 pointsFirst time having a Di Costanzo wine and it was pretty much a “wow.” Great structure and balance. The wine is young, but it has a restrained exuberance. The fruit is California, but not overblown at all. This is the third or fourth Coombsville Cabernet I’ve had and all have had the almost under ripe (in a good way) vibe. Given its structure and acidity, this could be really, really good in 10 years. Love it. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2005 Château Lynch-BagesPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/15/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRThis needs more time, a bit disappointing. Seemed a bit disjointed. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2021 Phelan Farm (Rajat Parr) GamaySan Luis Obispo County more |
8/20/2023 - TomTom wrote: 92 pointsA bit of an acid bomb, but in a good way. Very aromatic nose with strawberries and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, the red fruits are pretty and made especially vibrant by the acid. I see where the forest floor comes from as the finish has a bit of pine needles. More interesting than most California Gamay, so maybe the extra tariff is worth it. Nice to have a California wine at 12.5% ABV. Will likely pick up another one or two to see how they age. |
| White |
2020 Denner ViognierPaso Robles Willow Creek District more |
8/8/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRLacking a bit of nuance. The tropical flavors of a Viognier are drowned out a bit by the alcohol. Still a pleasant and drinkable wine, but not something I would seek out. |
| Red |
2019 Château Branaire-DucruSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/6/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRExpressive nose. After the first decant, it is a bit reserved, but opened up after an hour an a half. This is good now, but seems like it’s going to be really good in 10 years or so. What a great QPR. |
| Red |
2017 Château Marquis d'AlesmeMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/20/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRTight, needs time |
| Red |
2017 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
4/17/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRGreat earthiness and dark fruit, but give it a few years to let the tannins soften. |
| White |
2018 Coche-Dury MeursaultChardonnay more |
3/24/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRVery expressive tropical nose. On the palate, floral and and stone fruits with a very long finish. Amazing wine. |
| Red |
2020 Clos Solène HarmoniePaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
2/4/2023 - TomTom wrote: 93 pointsGlad there are Paso wineries making restrained wines. This wine is balanced with the Grenache serving as the star of this wine. Red fruit on the nose and on the palate. Some acid on the finish. This wine could benefit from a few years in the cellar, but it is lovely now. A bit pricey, but a nice wine. |
| Red |
2020 A Tribute to Grace Wine Company Grenache Santa Barbara Highlands VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
1/12/2023 - TomTom wrote: NRFortunately, almost every A Tribute to Grace Wine exceeds my expectations from an QPR perspective and this one is no different. A nose of strawberry and raspberry. Silky mouthfeel that is a hallmark of her wines. The wine has a certain density of flavor without being overly ripe, red fruits on the palate and just a hint of black pepper on the finish. A very nice wine. |
| Red |
2018 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley more |
11/28/2022 - TomTom wrote: 88 pointsPretty disappointing for the price point. The finish was definitely a bit awkward with a bit of a black licorice at the end (but not in a good way). Opened up after about an hour, but just not enough there to justify the price. |
| Red |
2020 Whitcraft Winery Pinot Noir Clone 115 Pence RanchSta. Rita Hills more |
10/30/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRPretty nose with a rose perfume. A very delicate palate dominated by light raspberry and other red fruits. Really enjoyed this wine. |
| Red |
2020 Piedrasassi Syrah Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
10/27/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRHigher acid Syrah and it needs time to come together as it is a bit disjointed at this point. Nose is also very reticent. This seems like it will get there because there is good stuffing, but will likely need to hold for 3-5 years. |
| Red |
2017 Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
8/21/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRNot my favorite Rhys bottling. Not sure if my taste buds were off, but seemed to have a bit of a dill finish which I did not love. It was a little off putting to me. |
| White |
2019 Domaine Bohrmann Puligny-Montrachet Les Grands ChampsChardonnay more |
6/30/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRNot my style. A little heat and a bit of a mess on the finish. The fruit is a bit muddled with some oddly tropical notes. Some acidity, but doesn’t brighten the wine enough. Even at $50, I would not recommend. |
| Red |
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan TerraceSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/5/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRDisappointing, especially for the price. Very one dimensional. |
| White |
2020 Law Estate Wines SophPaso Robles Adelaida District White Blend more |
5/27/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRWell made Rhône-style white. A bit richer than a CDP, but still nicely balanced. Medium long finish. That being said, the price tag is too high. |
| Red |
2018 Kutch Pinot Noir Falstaff VineyardSonoma Coast more |
3/29/2022 - TomTom wrote: NRMeant to grab the Sonoma Coast, but opened the Falstaff by accident. Lots of great elements, but needs time to let the stem inclusion integrate. |
| Red |
2013 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Proprietor's Reserve Schultze Family VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
1/25/2022 - TomTom wrote: 95 pointsWow, this has evolved beautifully. Subtle flavors of sweet plum with forest floor. So well balanced and in a great place right now. |
| Red |
2013 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Wild YeastSanta Cruz Mountains more |
11/12/2021 - TomTom wrote: NRSuch a beautiful wine and in a great place right now. Light to medium bodied with nice fruit and no trace of alcohol on the finish. Maybe the best Windy Oaks pinot I've had. |
| Red |
2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherfordmore |
10/31/2021 - TomTom wrote: NRA good QPR for Napa, very old school. Not a ton on the nose but the fruit is nice and no heat on the finish. There is not a ton of depth and complexity, however. Solid, but not great. |
| Red |
2009 Melville Pinot Noir Carrie'sSta. Rita Hills more |
10/24/2021 - TomTom wrote: NRPerhaps more ripe than I was hoping with a hint of heat at the end. |
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