| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Santa Barbara Winery Sangiovese Stolpman VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
1/21/2011 - Matushka S Likes this wine: 88 pointsBalanced but lighter than most SB Winery reds. Still, it was perfect with our pizza, and enjoyed by all. |
| Red |
2008 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Aubaine VineyardArroyo Grande Valley more |
8/14/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 90 pointsThis wine is confusing - not in a bad way, but not what I was expecting. It's big and bold with clean fruit flavors, and so dark I can't see through it. Reminding me a lot more of a Syrah than a Pinot Noir. High alcohol, but enough fruit flavor to balance it out. Nicely done. |
| Red |
2005 Santa Barbara Winery Lagrein Joughin VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
7/18/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 91 pointsAging well - beginning to develop a raisin nose. Balanced - enough of everything to be interesting. So nice. |
| Red |
2007 Verdant Circle ZinfandelSan Luis Obispo County more |
6/23/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 88 pointsBalanced - very nice in the price range. On second day, even smoother. Something keeps drawing me back - faint Sweet-tart flavors, but dry. Soft tannins, lively acidity. 14.2% ETOH, but I'm not noticing it. |
| Red |
2007 Tagaris Merlot Eliseo SilvaColumbia Valley more |
5/12/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 87 pointsPlums and spice on the nose. Well balanced, lively acids, smooth tannins. This wine was very nice in the price range. |
| Red |
2006 Santa Barbara Winery Petite Sirah Thompson VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
4/9/2010 - Matushka S wrote: NRWhile I don't like this vintage quite as much as the 2005 (which was incredibly bold), it is still the Petite Sirah that I use as a yardstick for others. |
| Red |
2006 Santa Barbara Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Grassini VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
4/13/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 89 pointsLike most of the Santa Barbara Winery reds, big, lush and satisfying. |
| Red |
2008 US Elite ZinfandelCalifornia more |
4/9/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 89 pointsA very nice kit from start to finish. I will be doing this one again. At four months in the bottle (after ~ six months bulk aging) it is very respectable. Nice fruit with pleasant spice. I did add a spiral of American oak to the carboy, but only for about a week. I am very pleased with how this kit turned out (and in general how all of the kits from US Elite turned out.) |
| White |
2008 Barefoot Cellars Pinot GrigioCalifornia more |
3/5/2010 - Matushka S Likes this wine: 86 pointsThis was much better than I expected for the price (~5.50 - may have been on sale). Pronounced peach flavor, but not unnatural. It was a good sipper, and nice with my dinner. It seemed just a bit off-dry, but that might have been be the fruit. This is not my usual cup of tea - but I have been appreciating whites more lately, and this was lovely. |
| Red |
2006 Pertinace (Cantina Vignaioli) Barbera d'Albamore |
2/25/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 83 pointsQuaffable, though a bit disjointed. I might have been happier with this at a lower price, but have had better in the ~$14 price range. |
| Red |
2006 Ampelos Pinot Noir RhoSta. Rita Hills more |
2/23/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 91 pointsWhat a difference six months makes! A little tight last fall, but showing beautifully now. Lush cherry, brown sugar with a touch of sweet spice. I did not think the 06's were going to be as nice as the 05's, but happy to be found wrong. Get this small production wine (529 cases) while you can. |
| Red |
2006 Peterson Winery Syrah Gravity Flow Block Bradford Mountain VineyardDry Creek Valley more |
2/9/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 90 pointsHandpicked from vineyards not accessible by tractor. Co-fermented with 5 - 7% Viognier, with a small amount of Petite Sirah (~1%). Aged two years in 60% medium toast Burgundy barrels. Very dark, purple and inky. Aromas of blackberry and meat. Lovely depth of flavor. |
| Red |
2005 Christian Moueix Merlot EncoreBordeaux more |
2/13/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 70 pointsDirty socks and alcohol. I bought this on the strength of the name Moueix - mistake. Everyone poured out their glass and went to a new bottle. |
| White |
2007 Domaine Servin Chablis Special ReserveChardonnay more |
2/16/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 90 pointsMedium bodied and crisp. Aromas of pineapple, apple, lemon. |
| Red |
2008 The Co-operative Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
2/15/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 84 pointsLight body with strong impression of white pepper and roses. More complex than expected. Good sipper for casual conversation, but expect this would have been great with a meat stew. |
| Red |
2007 The Other Guys Hey MamboCalifornia Red Blend more |
2/12/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 86 pointsSpice and cedar with enough fruit to carry it through. |
| Rosé |
2005 Château Mont-Redon Côtes de Provence L'Aire du RossignolRosé Blend more |
2/12/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 87 pointsLovely, balanced, refreshing. |
| Red |
2007 Lafond Syrah SRHSta. Rita Hills more |
2/12/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 89 pointsSuch a beautiful wine. Deeply extracted but with balance. |
| Rosé |
2005 Château Mont-Redon Côtes de Provence L'Aire du RossignolRosé Blend more |
2/5/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 86 pointsDry, refreshing and great with food. I have paid more for Roses that were not nearly as satisfying. |
| Red |
2005 Santa Barbara Winery Nebbiolo Stolpman VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
2/5/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 89 pointsDeeply extracted, balanced with a lushness that is characteristic of Santa Barbara Winery reds. Smooth and dry, but with aromas of sweetarts. This wine has improved significantly since I first tasted it mid 2008, and given it's ample but not unpleasant acidity, I expect it will have many years left in the bottle. However, this is enjoyable now and much more accessible than a 2005 Nebbiolo from Italy. |
| Red |
2007 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône NatureRed Rhone Blend more |
2/2/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 86 pointsA good food wine, balanced between the old and new world in style (though from the old). Subtle spice and vanilla, subdued fruit, not too funky on the nose. |
| Red |
2002 La Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat La ConreriaGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/2/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 89 pointsReally nice for the price. Great balance of fruit, acidity and spice. It is hard to find a Priorat in this price range, and this one is a enticing gateway to that region. |
| Red |
2006 Nugan Estate Shiraz Riverinamore |
2/2/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 88 pointsBig fruit, balanced oak. I really liked this wine - I think this bottle was the last of a case. It had good QPR - hope future vintages will show as nicely. |
| White |
2007 Frei Brothers Chardonnay ReserveRussian River Valley more |
2/2/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 86 pointsPear, apple and very faint spice. Wish the wine delivered more, but what is there is nice. |
| Red |
2006 Bonny Doon Vineyard Sangiovese Ca' del SoloMonterey County more |
1/31/2010 - Matushka S wrote: 87 pointsCherry up front, but a very natural cherry. After airing a bit, some spice. Soft tannins. This is nice - not very complex, but very good in it's price range. |
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