| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Reininger Merlot Helix Stillwater Creek VineyardColumbia Valley more |
3/10/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 86 pointsNose with hint of dark berries and some spice. Good oak with medium tannins and some minerality and pencil lead coming through. |
| White |
2009 Charles Smith RieslingColumbia Valley more |
3/1/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 90 pointsWonderful example of what a Riesling can be. Golden yellow in the glass with nice legs. Floral nose with hints of green apple, grapefruit, and honey. Semidry to slighly sweet on the palate with soft, silky mouthfeel. Palate is an extension of nose overall. |
| Red |
2006 Wellington MerlotSonoma Valley more |
3/7/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 90 pointsDeep ruby in the glass. Nose of dusty dark fruits, soft white pepper, pipe tobacco, and oak. Palate shows pronounced minerality combined with perfect dryness and balanced acidity. Soft dark fruits (dark cherries and raspberries) combine with spices of sage and thyme on a background of oak and medium tannins. |
| White |
2009 Il Papavero Pinot GrigioSicilia more |
3/3/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 78 pointsPale yellow straw color in the glass with medium legs. Nice nose of citrus notes (mainly lemon) mixed with pear and slight floral notes. Palate continues from nose with citrus and pear dominating. Mouth feel is crisp and clean although, balance seemed off with more acidity and harshness than would be present in a truly well made pinot grigio. |
| Red |
2007 Chrisman Mill NortonKentucky more |
2/15/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: flawedsmelled and tasted of vinegar. |
| White |
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Indian WellsColumbia Valley more |
2/9/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 88 pointsPale golden color in the glass. Appealing for a chardonnay. Scents of apples, honey, vanilla, and maybe butterscotch. Nice acidity with buttery mouth feel and nice oak on the palate. |
| Red |
2006 Suncé Malbec St. Olof VineyardClear Lake more |
2/6/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 85 pointsMuch surprised at the difference from the first bottle. Big red fruits mainly strawberry with spicy herb notes and wonderful acidity. |
| Red |
2006 Suncé Malbec St. Olof VineyardClear Lake more |
1/15/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: flawedTo be replaced by woot. Brown and devoid of scent. No basement or gym smell, just dead. |
| Red |
2005 Costa Del Sol Red WineNapa Valley Red Blend more |
2/9/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 87 pointsstill strong QPR and good fruit. Great food wine for a daily drinker. Go to for pizza night. |
| White |
2007 Edward's Block Sauvignon Blanc ReserveNapa Valley more |
2/7/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 87 pointsYellow gold in the glass. Aroma of citrus, lemongrass, and green apples. Crisp and mellow with warm tropical fruits and some green lushness. Wonderful bottle of sauvignon blanc |
| Red |
2009 Cellier des Princes Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
2/7/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 82 pointsDecent table wine with some depth and earthiness on the palate with leathery undertones. Improved fruit on second day. Dry overall with heavy alcohol on the nose. |
| White |
2009 Ty Caton Racchus Reserve WhiteCalifornia White Blend more |
1/29/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 89 pointsGolden straw color in the glass with nice long legs. Bouquet pleasant nicely displaying the chardonnay component with tropical undertones mixed with citrus fruits of grapefruit and lemon. Palate shows good balance with nice acidity and depth. Some oakiness and good silky mouthfeel. |
| Red |
2006 Luna Vineyards MerlotNapa Valley more |
1/12/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 88 pointsVery nice merlot, well-balanced with nice depth, hints of red fruit such as raspberries, cherries, and strawberries mixed with pipe tobacco, oak, and some minerality. Notably, decanted prior to drinking due to some heavy sediment and crystals. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Graham Porto Six Grapes ReservePort Blend more |
1/10/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 84 pointsVery good NV port. Loads of dark, luscious fruits on the nose. Palate of dark cherries and plums giving way to chocolate, spice, and oak. Straight forward with limited depth, but overall a good wine. |
| White |
2009 Villa Farnia di Farnese Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGTmore |
1/10/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 83 pointsLight and crisp with decent body and balanced acidity. Hints of pear, green apple, and white peach on the nose. |
| Red |
2006 Suncé Zinfandel Young Buck Buck HillSonoma County more |
1/10/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 81 pointsNose of light fruit, tobacco, and slight smokiness. On the palate seems a bit thin and fruit foward. None of the dark fruits stated on the bottle are apparent replaced by thin red cherry and some strawberry. Still has good spice in the background and some tobacco and smokiness. Seems to be on its way down. |
| White - Sparkling |
2006 Iron Horse Vineyards Russian CuvéeGreen Valley of Russian River Valley Champagne Blend more |
1/1/2011 - jsturdivant wrote: 91 pointsSlightly off-dry with hints of tropical fruit, citrus, and pear or green apple on the nose. Full and rich with a creaminess on the palate with sublime yeast. Long lingering bubbles |
| Red |
2009 ARH Family Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet MerlotSouth Australia Red Blend more |
12/28/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 82 pointsAgree with all that this is an nice easy drinking wine. Can be enjoyed alone at a cocktail party and is easily approachable to someone who is a wine novice. Decent balance with some sweetness, lots of fruit, but little tannins. Difficult to pair with food, but overall not bad. |
| Red |
2006 Chronicle Zinfandel Old VinesRussian River Valley more |
12/31/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 87 pointsDecanted for over an hour prior to consuming. Good, dark fruits on the nose with slight pepper and hints of sage. Nice balance. Highly enjoyed by all. |
| Red |
2007 Andrew Murray Syrah Great Oaks VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
12/21/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 80 pointsAs noted on others tasting notes, has a slight barnyard, earthiness upon opening. Wish I had decanted this wine as on pop and pour seemed tight and flat with sharp sour fruit notes and harsh tannins. Little to no pepper or spice which is what I was hoping for along with some darker fruits. Wine improved somewhat over the first night, but not enough to make me want to finish the bottle which in itself is unusually for me. Honestly, forgot about it in the back of the fridge for about a week and decided to taste the remainder before discarding it. After letting the wine come back up to room temperature, I poured the remaining glass and was pleasantly surprised to find herbal notes and sharp peppery finish with the fruits seeming to deepen and darken to hints of plum and blueberry with a much more pronounced bouquet. Don't know if I had the wrong interperation of this wine and knocked it off too early or if it just need to breath more prior to consumption, but I'm going to sit on my remaining bottles for a bit. |
| Red |
2008 Château AllegretBordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/9/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 85 pointsSolid overall performer. Nice fruit notes and balanced tannins. |
| Red |
2005 Costa Del Sol Red WineNapa Valley Red Blend more |
12/11/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 87 pointsStill strong. Great QPR. |
| White |
2009 Woot Cellars Albino Rhino MontereyAlbariño more |
12/1/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 89 pointsNo changes or additions to previous note. Holding up well. |
| Red |
2005 Costa Del Sol Red WineNapa Valley Red Blend more |
12/1/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 89 pointsAgree with jowen's assessment completely. Spices of pepper, clove, and licorice on the tongue transitioning to bright red fruits on the tongue with wonderfully complex finish. Great wine for the price. |
| White |
2008 Wellington RoussanneSonoma County more |
11/25/2010 - jsturdivant wrote: 92 pointsExtremely well-balanced with soft herb notes of sage and lemongrass. Almost floral on the nose with nice crisp, dry finish following smooth mouth feel. Thoroughly enjoyed this wine. |
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