| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 A to Z Wineworks Pinot NoirOregon more |
12/25/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsCherry in the nose. High acid as expected but not harsh. Very light finish. Nice compliment to the Christmas Ham. |
| Red |
2007 Apothic RedCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/22/2010 - Billyray wrote: 87 pointsPicked this up at L.A. Wine Co. Plenty of fruit in the nose that goes well to the palet. Soft mouth feel and light in the finish. Wine Advocate give it 87, and I have to agree. |
| Red |
2005 Aveleda Douro CharambaRed Blend more |
1/24/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsThis is a great every day Douro blend that is really easy to enjoy. Rich deep purple color with an up front nose of earth and fruit. Lots of tannin on the palate and a very soft texture with a mild brief finish. This is a great QPR for that wine to serve with BBQ...burgers and the like. |
| Red |
2006 Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc Coastal Estatesmore |
3/5/2008 - Billyray wrote: 82 pointsJust a hint of fruit that passes quickly over the palate. Not bad for the QPR. Decent Pinot for that everyday occasion. Went well with Alfredo. |
| Red |
2004 Behrens & Hitchcock "Ode to Picasso"Napa Valley Red Blend more |
12/21/2007 - Billyray wrote: 92 pointsFabulous blend from Les Behrens presents loads of plum and a palate with a velvet texture and long finish. These rich, unfiltered wines from B&H (and now Erna Schein) are never drab or disappointing. This was the last of my 2004.....boy did I goof. I called this morning and there is no more (only 265 cases produced) so now I'll have to wait for the 2005! |
| White |
2006 Black Mountain Vineyard Pinot Grigio Harlow HeightsCalifornia more |
7/4/2008 - Billyray wrote: 88 pointsVery nice PG from good old Trader Joe's. Moving my earlier rating up a few notches for this very light white. Loads of Apple in the nose. Light on the palate but with enough fruit there to make it a very refreshing summer sipper. If your a PG fan, this is a pretty good QPR . |
| Red |
2005 Château de BrondeauBordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/21/2008 - Billyray wrote: 87 pointsPlum and Blackberry in the nose, present up front and lingering on the palate. Nice long finish with plenty of tannin. Merlot/Cab Franc/and Cab Sauv. make this a very enjoyable Bordeaux at a nice $$ (under $20). Will pick up more at this QPR. Nice paring with Rack of Lamb. |
| Red |
2006 Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon CocodriloMendoza more |
3/20/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsVery nice Cab at this QPR. Berry and Oak with a nice long finish. |
| Red |
2006 Viña Cobos Malbec FelinoLujan de Cuyo more |
7/4/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsThis was our first try of this Malbec from Vina Cabos. As with others from this producer, we were not disapointed in this offering. Decanted for some time before serving this offered deep color, big fruit in the nose that carried on to the palate with jam and berry. |
| Red |
2005 Château DucluzeauListrac-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/20/2008 - Billyray wrote: 84 pointsTaninc in the nose and on the palate. Opens up nicely and fruit emerges after a bit. Lots of Cab to begin with but a light finish. Very nice compliment to Lamb Chops! |
| Red |
2005 Erna Schein Behren's Family ReserveSpring Mountain District Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/7/2008 - Billyray wrote: 93 pointsEarthy nose, deep inky color, lots of fruit and rich texture on the palate make this one of the great blends from Les Behrens. At $75.00 and only 300 cases out there, this is not an 'every day' quaffer, but should be enjoyed with a fine meal or a tasting. It really does stand out as a remarkable mix of Bordeuax varietals. I'm glad I have another in the wine closet. |
| Red |
2005 Erna Schein CemeteryNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon more |
3/10/2008 - Billyray wrote: 92 pointsAgain a great blend (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot) from Les Behrens. Deep rich color with an abunance of fruit on the nose. Plum, cocoa, & earth give way to a full bodied richness on the palate. We got to the bottle late after Martini's and a "Rochioli" Sav/Blanc so the finish was softend. Alone these ES blends have a lingering palate, finish strong and really stand up well to a rich menu. Next time we'll skip the Martini's |
| Red |
2005 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon UnityNapa Valley more |
5/24/2008 - Billyray wrote: 92 pointsDeep color, rich texture, earth, cocoa and jam on the palate. Bigger than "Cameron" ....our Fisher favorite but equaly as drinkable. Following RP's advice, will let it set till 2009. |
| Red |
2004 Fisher Vineyards CameronNapa Valley Red Blend more |
7/17/2008 - Billyray wrote: 91 pointsNice Cab/Merlot blend from the Fisher family. Full bodied with fruit that stays from nose to finish. |
| Red |
2006 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois RedCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
2/19/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsGreat QPR for this Red Blend. Listed as a Zinfandel Blend but the Merlot comes through right away. Oak, cocoa, and a smokey nose give way to a soft texture on the palate and an easy finish more like the Zin. Nice "trio". |
| Red |
2006 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois RedCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/2/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsStill a great blend |
| Red |
2008 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Diamond Collection Silver LabelMonterey County more |
1/17/2010 - Billyray wrote: 81 pointsAs far as Pinot's goes this is a little weak. Nice nose but thats about it.nick_pivonka is spot on with his review. More like a Rose. Given as a gift over the holidays but we're not likely to pick one up in the future. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla Wrongo DongoMonastrell, Mourvèdre more |
5/7/2008 - Billyray wrote: 82 pointsThis is a fun wine for the QPR. Clear ruby color, Cherry-like, not too fruity and tanic on the palate. Little finish but not harsh in the mouth. Drinks well and is a nice warm up to something more full bodied......and the Name......amost worth the price. |
| Red |
2004 Girard Winery ArtistryNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/23/2008 - Billyray wrote: 89 pointsVery nice nose.... berry, jam, ...sharp on the palate but with fruit still present...tanins linger giving it a great finish. Just gets better after it opens up. Pour it and let it wake up in the glass a while. |
| Red |
2005 Girard Winery Old Vine ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
12/21/2007 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsWS gives this Zin a 90 and well deserved. Subtle nose of berry and soft finish make this a good pour for the $$. Served this up with some spicy chili and it held up very well. |
| Red |
2005 Girard Winery Old Vine ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
1/31/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsStill a 90 (WS) in my book. Great nose of fruit jam right through to the palate. Smooth finish with a trace of oak and leather remaining. |
| White |
2006 Girard Winery Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
1/13/2008 - Billyray wrote: 86 pointsAlmost crystal clear but for a hint of yellow. Presents Apple quickly in the nose that switches to citrus on the palate. Crisp mouth feel that finishes quickly. |
| Red |
2006 Guenoc Victorian ClaretNorth Coast Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/17/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsVery nice blend. Medium color Not heavy, medium body....not a big fruit forward wine and light on the palate and finish. Puts me in mind of a Pinot but slighly richer. On special at BevMo...would probably buy again. |
| Red |
2006 Henry's Drive Pillar Box RedPadthaway Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
12/6/2007 - Billyray wrote: 84 pointsDeep purple color leads to plenty of fruit on the nose. Different story on the palate. Sours on the finish. Could be a bad bottle. We'll give it another try. |
| Red |
2006 Henry's Drive Pillar Box RedPadthaway Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/12/2008 - Billyray wrote: 88 pointsThis was our 2nd try for "Pillar Box" with better results than our 12/6/07 tasting. Great fruit up front in the nose with lots of plum and oak that carries through on the palate only after it breaths a bit. Let the alcohol "flash off" a while before drinking. Very soft finish after setting for some time. |
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