| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Sparkling |
2012 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnaymore |
12/31/2018 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsFantastic, Happy New Year! |
| Red |
2012 Jericho Canyon Vineyard ChimeraNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/1/2017 - WineBum wrote: 94 pointsIntriguing wine reflecting the both the complexity of the blend and the uniqueness of the place it comes from. Dark color, spicy, and a lingering finish. One of the most beautiful properties in Napa, effort and quality are rewarded in this wine. |
| Rosé |
2013 Kenzo Estate YuiNapa Valley Rosé Blend more |
6/1/2017 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsHaving had the opportunity to try this wine on 3 separate occasions over the course of several years, I honestly believe it is one northern California's best crafted rose. Thank you Scott for sharing. |
| Red |
2010 Sine Qua Non Syrah Stockholm Syndrome Eleven Confessions VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
6/1/2017 - WineBum wrote: 99 pointsWow, this wine is so special. Dark, layered, complex, all the typical SQN qualities that set these wines apart, only amplified. No one comes close to this level in the big CA syrah category. Truly one of the best SQN experiences I have had so far. |
| Red |
2013 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane VineyardSt. Helena more |
6/1/2017 - WineBum wrote: 96 pointsPnP, no decant. Did allow it to open up over the course of a 2 hour dinner. Improved immensely during this time. Once it had some time, awesome power and structure. No doubt this will be an star in 5-10 years. |
| Red |
2012 Forlorn Hope Valdiguié Al Frediani Frediani VineyardCalistoga more |
5/7/2017 - WineBum wrote: 90 pointsLeaked through the cork, still the wine tasted great. |
| Red |
2007 Blackbird Vineyards IllustrationNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/13/2016 - WineBum wrote: 91 pointsNice drink but past its prime, had with some great steaks so it all worked out well. From a 375ml. |
| Red |
2011 Sine Qua Non Syrah Dark BlossomCentral Coast more |
6/19/2016 - WineBum wrote: 95 pointsRestrained for a SQN, but still a monster, such a joy to drink. |
| White |
2015 Chateau Montelena Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
6/7/2016 - WineBum wrote: 85 pointsJust bottled a day or so prior to tasting, maybe not ready, tart and disjointed. |
| Red |
2009 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon VineyardOakville more |
6/7/2016 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsCame off as overly sweet, amazing in its complexity, but didn't show it's best with the wonderful dinner at Press. |
| Red |
2004 Château PalmerMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/5/2016 - WineBum wrote: 92 pointsTasted in the heat and dust at Bedrock vineyard. Elegant, didn't take formal notes. |
| Red |
2012 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey VineyardHowell Mountain more |
6/5/2016 - WineBum wrote: 96 pointsNo formal notes. Massive, needs time, but what an awesome experience to try this so young. |
| Red |
2009 Sine Qua Non Grenache Esto No Es Una Salida Eleven Confessions VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
6/5/2016 - WineBum wrote: 96 pointsNo formal notes taken, but this was exceptionally good. In a really good place right now. |
| Fruit/Vegetable Wine |
NV Seattle Cider Company Gin BotanicalWashington Apple more |
2/14/2015 - WineBum wrote: 88 pointsTasted at The Open bottle, Tinley Park, IL. |
| Fruit/Vegetable Wine |
NV Seattle Cider Company Oaked MapleWashington Apple more |
2/14/2015 - WineBum wrote: 85 pointsTasted at The Open Bottle, Tinley Park, IL. |
| Red |
2009 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valleymore |
2/8/2015 - WineBum wrote: 94 pointsLovely medium bodied fruit forward wine. Very enjoyable with steaks. Thanks Nicole. |
| Red |
2010 Linne Calodo "Martyr"Paso Robles Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
2/8/2015 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsVery nice wine that improved over the course of the evening, allow some time in the decanter if opening in the near term. Thanks Nicole. |
| Red |
2006 Rivers-Marie Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/9/2014 - WineBum wrote: 94 pointsVery good on PnP, but improved on Day 2. |
| Red |
2010 Saxum Paderewski VineyardPaso Robles Red Blend more |
11/22/2014 - WineBum wrote: 85 pointsHot mess. I will chalk it up to an off bottle and hope for a better showing next time. |
| Red |
2012 Wren Hop Pinot Noir Demigods & DemonsGreen Valley of Russian River Valley more |
10/25/2014 - WineBum wrote: 92 pointsBig and juicy, CA sunshine all the way. |
| Red |
2009 Epoch Estate Wines Syrah Block B Paderewski VineyardPaso Robles more |
10/7/2014 - WineBum wrote: 92 pointsImproved over the course of the evening, I suspect more time or longer decant will help this one along. Still a very nice wine overall with a lot of power and a touch of sweetness. |
| Red |
2006 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon VineyardOakville more |
10/4/2014 - WineBum wrote: 97 pointsJohn brought this out to RPM Steak. California powerhouse that is firing on all cylinders. Expressive nose that provides hints of great things to follow. Silky with massive layers of dark fruit, a touch if cedar. Lingering finish, overall a fantastic wine. |
| Red |
2008 Alban Vineyards Grenache Alban Estate VineyardEdna Valley more |
9/7/2014 - WineBum wrote: 97 pointsPnP, no decant. Full bodied, but not over the top, royal CA Grenache with an intoxicating nose and layers of flavors. Improved over the course of an hour. Amazing wine bordering on perfection, and likely the best Grenache I have tasted. Thanks John. |
| Red |
2012 Apsara Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick RanchNapa Valley more |
7/27/2014 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsBarrel Sample |
| White |
2012 Arbe GarbeRussian River Valley White Blend more |
6/13/2014 - WineBum wrote: 93 pointsFantastic wine, lively acidity with medium body fruit. Tough to sort it all out, but it works out nicely. Perfect for a Friday night starter. |
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