| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane VineyardSt. Helena more |
6/4/2018 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 98 pointsAlmost felt guilty about opening this so young... almost. Opened for only about an hour before we drank it (we had some other wines while we were waiting), and it was definitely the wine of the night. Deep, complex profile with a lot of dark fruit. Some of my friends who got to share it commented the next day, "I can't stop thinking about that wine." So glad I have a couple more bottles! Another amazing bottle from Mike! |
| Red |
2013 Quivet Cellars Syrah Hulda Block Las Madres VineyardCarneros more |
1/2/2017 - KristyBPharmD wrote: flawedSadly, flawed bottle. Still have 1 left. |
| Red |
2013 18401 Cellars Proprietary RedWalla Walla Valley Red Blend more |
12/20/2015 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 92 pointsDelicious! Have had several times and this is usually the wine-of-the-night against some notable competition. |
| Red |
2009 The Four Graces Pinot Noir South BlocksYamhill-Carlton more |
11/18/2014 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 93 pointsVery tasty! Popped and poured at Joel Palmer House with meat course (filet mignon with sauteed wild mushrooms)... excellent pairing. This South Block is slightly more tannic and earthy than the North Block (which paired perfectly with mushroom-heavy first course); some red fruits, slight earthy/forest floor notes, medium tannins and bit more structured mouthfeel, medium finish. |
| Red |
2009 The Four Graces Pinot Noir North BlocksYamhill-Carlton more |
11/19/2014 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 95 pointsDelicious! Popped and poured at Joel Palmer House with first course of wild mushroom tart and mushroom soup... perfect pairing. This North Block is more fruit-forward than the South Block (which paired very well with the meat course), and I actually preferred it slightly over its sister (though both are great). Red and blue fruits, some floral notes, soft tannins and mouthfeel, medium finish. |
| White |
2010 Ferrari-Carano ViognierAlexander Valley more |
9/27/2014 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 84 pointsMeh. Better more chilled. |
| Red |
2006 Kestrel Mourvèdre Winemaker's SelectYakima Valley more |
9/27/2014 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery nice. Easy drinking, great fruit. |
| White |
2011 Myriad Cellars Sémillon "Extended Elevage" McGah Family VineyardRutherford more |
10/27/2013 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 92 points"Lemon curd" captures this well with acidity and creaminess in balance; some floral notes as well. Opened to enjoy with other white wine drinkers (I like both!), and usual red-only drinkers sipped and stole! Another great one from Mike and Leah! |
| White |
2011 Myriad Cellars Sémillon McGah Family VineyardRutherford more |
7/7/2013 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 93 pointsPaired AMAZINGLY with Dungeness crab ravioli with pesto cream sauce... yum!! Flavors of melon and citrus, with some almonds. Great finish. |
| Red |
2010 Quivet Cellars Syrah Kenefick RanchNapa Valley more |
7/5/2013 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 92 pointsDrank over two nights. Purple hue. First glass, night one, popped and poured - dark berry fruit, some smoked meat and limestone, but "tight" and a little disjointed - very young. Left open for a couple of hours and re-corked, came back to it next day. Had opened up and softened. All the elements of the night before, but integrated and lush. Will hold on to my others for a few more years. |
| Red |
2009 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins VineyardNapa Valley more |
4/21/2012 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 93 pointsYum! Pop-n-poured... lush dark fruit, vanilla and some baking spices. Shared with a group of friends so it went quickly, but everyone raved about it. Wine of the night, hands down. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2007 Château Lafaurie-PeyragueySauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
3/30/2012 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 94 pointsDelicious! Great balance of sweetness and acidity. Apricot, honey, orange zest, layers of flavors. |
| Red |
2007 Volta Cabernet SauvignonHowell Mountain more |
12/24/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 91 pointsStill quite young, opened Christmas Eve afternoon and had a glass - good but still tight and a little green and acidic. Left open and came back to it for dinner, ran it through the Vinturi and it had opened nicely. Still had good tannic structure, with dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa and a little leather. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Jerusalem HillWillamette Valley more |
11/25/2011 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 92 pointsExcellent with Thanksgiving Dinner. Good balance with fruit and earth, tannins were relatively soft given it's age, nice long finish. I like that this is generally a bit more "masculine" compared to some of the Domaine Serene PN's, so it went very well with turkey and dressing w/ mushrooms! Very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad ReserveWillamette Valley more |
11/28/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 86 pointsThe most disappointing wine of the Thanksgiving weekend; not bad, but the acidity was a little overpowering. Still had some good red fruit, but lacked the complexity I usually can expect from Domaine Serene wines. I have 2 more bottle of this and may hold on to them a bit to see if they integrate a bit more. |
| White |
2008 Domaine Serene Chardonnay Dijon Clones Clos du SoleilDundee Hills more |
11/26/2011 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 90 pointsDelicious paired with halibut oscar and brussel sprouts. Stone and citrus fruit, some apple, a little creme brulee - not overly oaked, a bit of minerality. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2007 R.A. Harrison Family Cellars Nobility Late HarvestNapa County Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/25/2011 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 93 pointsDelicious sauterne style - sweet, with balanced acidity. |
| Red |
2008 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III VineyardRutherford more |
11/26/2011 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 95 pointsSoft tannins, great mouthfeel, long finish. Great fruit, cocoa, some "dust". Another beautiful wine by Mike Smith! |
| Red |
2002 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
11/4/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 90 pointsDark garnet, purple color. PnP - blackberry, plum, some green pepper up front, tea. Dry, fine tannins up front. After being opened for over an hour, green pepper fades and flavors of smoother vanilla and creme brulee come into play. Good balance with dark fruit, tannins and enough acid. Long finish. Really good. |
| Red |
2006 Bugay Vineyards SyrahSonoma County more |
11/1/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 90 pointsDidn't take detailed notes, but this was tasty. Good fruit, balanced with a little pepper and smoked meat. |
| White |
2005 Grgich Hills ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
11/1/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 87 pointsA little too buttery for my current tastes. |
| Red |
2007 Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon BacchanalRutherford more |
10/29/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 90 pointsDeep violet red color. Nice dark fruit, cherry, cigar box, and some cocoa. |
| Red |
2008 L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah Estate Seven Hills VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
10/24/2011 - KristyBPharmD Likes this wine: 90 pointsDARK cranberry-purple color. Dark blue and black fruit, a little clove, vanilla and graham cracker. Like a berry cobbler. Short finish. Tasty, but not earth-shattering. |
| Red |
2006 Mariana Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonRed Hills Lake County more |
10/21/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: NRDrinkable, but nothing special. Currant, blackberry, a little cocoa powder; dry tannins. Short finish. |
| Red |
2007 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Justice VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
10/13/2011 - KristyBPharmD wrote: 87 pointsPop and pour. Pretty dark garnet color. Very strong mushroom nose, with some red fruit underneath, but took quite a bit of time in the glass to emerge. Flavors of cranberry and cherry, but not a lot of depth. Alcohol hits a bit hard at first. |
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