| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1974 Château La Mission Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2013 - obwine wrote: 88 pointsInteresting to try, but nothing compelling here. The traditional nose of an aged Bordeaux was the best part. Limited fruit and depth |
| Red |
2005 Domaine d'Ardhuy Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les PeuilletsPinot Noir more |
3/21/2012 - obwine wrote: 92 pointsThis was better than I had expected. Rose petals and red hots on the nose with a balanced and smooth palate. Red fruit flavors dominate with the 'red hot' flavor adding an interesting (and integrated) element. Best bottle of this to date. |
| Red |
2009 Amuse Bouche Vin PerduNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2011 - obwine wrote: NRThis is extremely young, but I was looking forward to tasting this based on its pedigree to see if it made sense to buy more. Surprisingly 'grapey' with a thin mid-palate and a predominance of Syrah dominating the flavor profile. I would never have guessed the % of Merlot (46% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 15% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc). The youth could explain the lack of integration, but I couldn't even find the resolve to finish my glass on either day. Tasted over 2 days with similar results. |
| Red |
2008 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Shea VineyardWillamette Valley more |
3/26/2011 - obwine wrote: 88 pointsSimpler than I expected. A dark core of fruit that comes off somewhat primary. |
| Red |
2005 Robert Foley Petite SirahNapa Valley more |
3/27/2011 - obwine wrote: 92 pointsSurprisingly balanced and sexy. For some reason I was expecting more heavy handedness with this - really enjoyable with enough structure to keep things honest. |
| Red |
2005 August West Pinot Noir Graham Family VineyardRussian River Valley more |
11/5/2010 - obwine wrote: 88 pointsBrown sugar, sweet, lack of structure. I was hoping for more with this bottle |
| Red |
2001 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Les QuartzRed Rhone Blend more |
11/3/2010 - obwine wrote: 94 pointsDrank perfectly with a grilled steak. Great balance, seemless. Decanted for two hours |
| Red |
2005 Ruston Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
5/25/2009 - obwine wrote: 87 pointsNot what I expected based on the notes here. Big, juicy modern California Cabernet with rich, jammy fruit. Tasted blind Cabernet (CA & WA) and a few Bordeauxs - maybe the contrast with the Bordeauxs highlighted the richness, but there was some clear butterscotch and blueberry pie. I actually thought it was from Australia. Maybe time will allow the wine to shed some fruit. 87 for now... |
| Red |
2007 Andre Andrieux & Fils Côtes du Rhône VillagesRed Rhone Blend more |
8/22/2008 - obwine wrote: NRIf I were blindfolded and asked to identify this, I would have said Tequila (Anejo). I've never had an experience like this with wine before. I had trouble getting past the nose, but two others enjoyed the concentration and balance at this early stage. |
| Red |
2001 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Fort Ross VineyardSonoma Coast more |
1/6/2008 - obwine wrote: 91 pointsMore than I expected from this bottle...the brickish color was deceiving with very balanced cherry fruit, nice mid-patate and a satisfying finish. I will try to seek out more if I can find them. |
| Red |
2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Lone Redwood RanchRussian River Valley more |
12/29/2007 - obwine wrote: 91 pointsWow. Drank on the young side for a Swan, but I wanted to see how these were showing. Definitely a departure from traditional Swan Zins as this is a big, but balanced wine. Red fruit predominates and keeps giving in spades... At this point, best to serve near cellar temperature as the alcohol is 16+%. |
| Red |
2002 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Coastlands VineyardSonoma Coast more |
11/10/2007 - obwine wrote: 94 pointsUpon opening, the wine was a little tight with some stemminess. So, we let it sit and drank the 2002 Flax that was showing really well. After an hour, we checked back in and WOW! Dark cherry, excellent structure, perfect acidity -- overall, great balance, purity of fruit and concentration. One of my favorite Williams Selyem bottles I've had in a while. |
| Red |
2005 Patrice Rion Chambolle-MusignyPinot Noir more |
9/10/2007 - obwine wrote: 92 pointsPure expression of Pinot fruit with predominate red fruit characteristics, plenty of fruit yet clean on the palate and mouthwatering acidity. Floral notes become apparent after a few hours. Very nice and a really strong value here. |
| Red |
2003 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road NeighborsRussian River Valley more |
3/31/2007 - obwine wrote: 93 pointsDark ruby red, nose a bit muted on opening, but then wow! As the wine opened up, it revealed wonderfully balanced red fruits with great concentration, structure and an engaging mid-palate and finish. A pure, clean Pinot with no hint of heat or extraction (unlike the '02 that was very out of character for WS). This cold easily last, but enjoy now if you want to experience the great fruit. |
| Red |
2004 Badge Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills more |
1/3/2007 - obwine wrote: 86 pointsAfter reading some good reviews, I was surprised by the sour cherry flavors and clipped finish. Tasted over three days with some positive development, but never quite shaking the initial characteristics. This was a decent bottle of wine, but just not particularly compelling. Hopefully this was an off bottle. |
| Red |
2003 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Fort Ross VineyardSonoma Coast more |
12/22/2006 - obwine wrote: 92 pointsRich, dark cherry aromas right out of the bottle with a full and very satisfying mouthfeel. Drinking well now -- just picked up a few more today. |
| Red |
2004 MacPhail Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
11/20/2006 - obwine wrote: 92 pointsThese just keep getting better. More concentration with great texture and plentiful fruit. At this point, I like it better than the Toulouse. |
| Red |
2005 Two Hands Shiraz Gnarly DudesBarossa Valley more |
12/9/2006 - obwine wrote: 87 pointsStrangely enough, this wine was briefly a jammy fruit bomb right out of the bottle that seemed to get tighter and tighter as it received more air. After a few hours in the decanter it was more approachable and better with food, but still wasn't giving up much. Probably needs a fair amount of time. I'd opt for the Angel's Share for the same $$. |
| Red |
2001 Turley Zinfandel Old VinesCalifornia more |
11/22/2006 - obwine wrote: 91 pointsReally enjoyable bottle with no hints of jamminess or raisiness. The fruit seems settled down which allows the nice cedar notes to come through. |
| Red |
2002 Rosemount Estate GSMMcLaren Vale Red Rhone Blend more |
12/6/2006 - obwine wrote: 89 pointsA truly great value for $10. This bottle was definitely better than my first one. |
| Red |
1997 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/18/2006 - obwine wrote: 91 pointsMuted initially, but opened up nicely after nearly two hours with subtle but pure fruit. Much more sophisticated than expected. WOTN in a group that included a 2000 Opus One and a few other medium range Bordeauxs |
| Red |
1997 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/20/2006 - obwine wrote: 93 pointsTried immediately out of the decanter - oaky, a bit clipped (what one would probably expect). After two hours this wine was singing with much more balance and concentration of dark fruits. Glad I had a chance to try it, but this wine has a long life ahead of it and would benefit from many more years of sleep. |
| Red |
1966 Château Léoville Las CasesSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/24/2006 - obwine wrote: NRDefinitive tobacco and cedar notes rising above the minimal fruit remaining. Not the best wine, but certainly an interesting tasting of a 40-year old bottle for someone who hasn't had very many old Bordeauxs. It's always fun to try something different. |
| Red |
2004 MacPhail Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
11/12/2006 - obwine wrote: 91 pointsWow, a world better than when I first tried it 8 months ago. Concentrated dark fruit with a hint of buttered popcorn, yet plenty of structure to carry the fruit. |
| Red |
2004 Ken Brown Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard Sta. Rita Hillsmore |
10/15/2006 - obwine wrote: NRI thought I'd give this one a try since '04 Clos Pepe wines seem to be drining well. This is one of the more acidic Pinots I've had in quite some time. I'll definitely wait a while to open the next one. Too young at this point. |
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