| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2014 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. OlmoNapa Valley more |
2/24/2024 - vpoms wrote: 92 pointsClear deep ruby color with clean and somewhat subdued nose with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, flint with hint of chocolate, smoke, tar and mushrooms. Palate: dry, with good acidity (medium plus) medium tannins, high alcohol, medium body with a very pleasant mouthfeel, medium and very pleasant flavor intensity of plums, minerals, vanilla and dried cranberries. Finish is very satisfying but a bit short. This is a very good wine that is just entering its drinkability window. You can bring it now but it will be worth it to give it a few more years in the cellar. |
| Red |
2013 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Eighteen Seventy-Three Napa Valleymore |
12/24/2023 - vpoms wrote: 91 pointsClear deep ruby, clean a pronounced nose with as aromas of black plum, eucalyptus, flint, charred wood, earth and mushrooms. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity,very smooth, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus to full body with medium plus flavors that mirror the aromas. Very pleasant and satisfying medium plus finish. Very good wine in its prime now and can also be aged for 5 plus more years |
| Red |
2012 Davis Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Zephyr Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
7/4/2023 - vpoms wrote: 92 pointsClear and very deep ruby with clean and powerful nose of black currant, chocolate, vanilla, prunes, blueberry, licorice. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity, well defined and pleasant tannins, full body, high alcohol, pleasant and powerful mouthfeel with powerful flavors of black cherry, toast, mushrooms, cedar, dark chocolate. Finish is pleasant, satisfying and fairly long. Very good wine in its prime and still has enough power to last for 6-10 more years |
| Red |
2019 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Angélica Zapata AltaMendoza more |
4/10/2023 - vpoms wrote: 89 pointsClear deep purple, medium intensity aromas of blackberries , black cherry, vanilla, minerals, tomato leaf. Wine is developing. Palate m: dry, medium acidity, mild tannins, medium alcohol, full body medium plus flavors of cherry, minerals, tomato leaf, cranberries, hint of mushrooms. Medium finish. Good wine, will probably improve with age |
| Red |
1995 Château Mouton RothschildPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/24/2022 - vpoms wrote: 92 pointsClear deep garnet. Clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of charred wood, forest floor, dried blackberry, eucalyptus, mushrooms, flint. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity, mild tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium flavor intensity of minerals, cured meat, farmyard. Finish is medium. Good wine but it didn't live up to my expectations. Drink now. |
| Red |
2016 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick RanchNapa Valley more |
12/18/2022 - vpoms wrote: 93 pointsExecutive Summery: well balanced and enjoyable now will improve with a few more years in the bottle. Clear, deep purple, with a clean nose of pronounced intensity with all the usual aromas of well made Napa cab:Black cherry, plums, fennel, toast, charred wood are just a few of the dominant aromas. Wine is developing. Palate:dry, high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, Flavors are not overpowering dark fruit of typical Napa cabs but are more refined and pleasant: dominant flavors are dark cherry, bitter chocolate, licorice and a hint of minerals. Finish is long and pleasant. Very good wine to enjoy now but will improve with more bottle age as it develops more secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors |
| Red |
2010 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Napa Valleymore |
11/12/2022 - vpoms wrote: 92 pointsDeep ruby with powerful nose of most tertiary aromas if cooked cherry, nutmeg, mushrooms, leather, tar and burned chocolate. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity with medium silky tannins, high alcohol, full body, pronounced savory flavors of plums, dried cranberries, cured meat. Finish is very pleasant, satisfying and long. Very good wine in its prime and probably can last for 5-7 more years. |
| Red |
2014 Lazy Susan Ranch Cabernet SauvignonDiamond Mountain more |
10/15/2022 - vpoms wrote: 93 pointsAt first I thought that this wine was way overpriced, but once it opened up, I feel that it I actually very well priced for the quality it delivers. Very deep ruby with some garnet hues showing around the rim. Clean nose of pronounces intensity with aromas of plums, black cherry, white pepper, vanilla, with a hint of leather and flint. Wine is developing. Palate: dry, high acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, with pronounced secondary and tertiary flavors of chocolate, tobacco leaf, cured meat, tar, cooked black cherry. Finish is medium plus. Very good wine, that is very good now and will probably improve with age. |
| Red |
2012 Château FonplégadeSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/19/2022 - vpoms Likes this wine: 91 pointsBeautiful deep ruby with powerful aromas of red fruit, mushrooms, cooked plums, toast, cedar box, cured meat. Wine is developing. Palate: dry, extremely smooth and pleasant tannins, full body, medium alcohol, pleasant flavors of minerals, blackberries and vanilla. Finish is pleasant and medium. Very good wine to enjoy now or can be aged for probably 10 more years. |
| Red |
2013 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonRutherford more |
7/23/2022 - vpoms wrote: 93 pointsVery well made wine in its prime now. All typical aromas and flavors of higher end Napa cab. Everything is well balanced: acidity, tannins, body and flavors. Alcohol is a bit higher but that is just how Napa cabs are made now. Very satisfying and pleasant mouthfeel with a pleasant finish |
| Red |
2007 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/15/2022 - vpoms wrote: 91 pointsThis is my last bottle of this wine from 2007 vintage. Most of what I said in my previous review still stands. The only addition is that the flavor of slightly bitter burnt chocolate, flavor is more pronounced now. Still a very good wine but I think it is time to drink it up. |
| Red |
2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore OrnellaiaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/25/2022 - vpoms wrote: 94 pointsThis wine is perfect now. Very deep garnet color with a powerful nose of mostly secondary and tertiary aromas: tar, dried cherry, toast, mushrooms, earth, bitter chocolate. On the palate: dry, high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, peasant mouthfeel due to silky smooth body and strong flavors of sour cherry, vanilla, cured meat and chocolate. Very long and satisfying finish lingering on the palate for minutes.Very good wine that can withstand more years in the cellar If I were to taste it blind, in would've thought that this is a very well made, high end California Cab. |
| Red |
2009 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/22/2022 - vpoms wrote: 95 pointsClear deep Garnet with clean and powerful noise with aromas of vanilla, nutmeg, charred wood, mushrooms, dried cherry, liquorice. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry with medium acidity, well integrated tannins, high alcohol, medium pus body with pronounced flavors of leather, mushrooms, dried black fruit. Finish is long and very satisfying. Very good wine to enjoy now and can be aged for 10 more years |
| Red |
2014 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/16/2022 - vpoms wrote: 91 pointsThis wine is in its prime now. Very well rounded with pleasant aromas and flavors. Well integrated tannins that are in harmony with alcohol, acidity, flavor intensity and body result in a very pleasant mouthfeel. Finish is medium plus, the mild bitterness at the end of the finish takes away from otherwise very pleasant and enjoyable wine. Can be aged for 10 plus more years |
| Red |
2016 Montes Purple AngelColchagua Valley Carménère more |
12/30/2021 - vpoms wrote: 91 pointsVery deep purple color. Nose of black cherry, blueberry, tomato leaf, vanilla and chocolate. Wine is developing. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity and tannins, full body, pronounced flavors of prunes, black currant, fennel, and bitter chocolate finish is long and pleasant. Very good wine that should be aged further to reach it full potential. |
| Red |
2011 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
10/17/2021 - vpoms wrote: 95 pointsClear and deep purple/black. Clean nose of pronounced intensity, aromas of black cherry, prunes, eucalyptus, chocolate,leather, cured meat. Wine is developing. Palate: dry with high acidity, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, pronounced flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, tar, dried cranberries and leather. Finish is long, pleasant coating the mouth with amazing flavors. Very good wine. Can be drank now but should improve and develop more complexity in the next 5-7 years |
| Red |
2013 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
9/4/2021 - vpoms wrote: 94 pointsClear and very rich and deep ruby, almost purple. Clean and powerful nose with aromas of sweet black cherry, plums and fennel. Hints of toast and Chocolate come through as I let it breath for a few minutes followed by aromas of mushrooms and earth. Wine is still developing. Palate: dry, with medium plus acidity and tannins. High alcohol and full body. Pronounced flavors of cooked black fruit, vanilla, cured meat and minerals. Finish is very pleasant, satisfying and long. This is a very good wine to enjoy now but I think as it ages and develops, it will improve significantly as it will develop more complex aromas and flavors. I will not touch my remaining bottles for at least 2-3 more years. |
| Red |
2012 Sabina Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSt. Helena more |
8/18/2021 - vpoms wrote: 89 pointsThis wine retails for $175 on the winery website, it is not worth that, I paid $70 at my local Costco. I think $70 is a bit too much for this wine: basic flavors and aromas of St. Helena appellation, not enough complexity, and flavors are too basic. Hardly any secondary aromas and flavors and no tertiaries at all even though this wine is over 8 years old! Maybe they should use better oak barrels? Here is my technical review: Clear deep ruby. Clean nose of pronounced intensity, aromas of red and black cherry, tomato leaf, hint of vanilla and wet stone. Developing wine. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity,medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus flavors of green bell pepper, red cherry,wet stone, maybe some toast. Finish medium. Good wine. Drink now or can cellar, but not enough complexity to develop or improve. Not worth $175. |
| Red |
2008 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli MorganNapa Valley more |
7/2/2021 - vpoms wrote: 96 pointsAppearance:clear medium garnet clean and powerful aromas that hit you right away with their depth and complexity: it took time to absorb all the nuance, most pronounced are raisins, black cherry, tar, vanilla, toast, chocolate, cured meat, mushrooms. Wine is still developing. Palate: dry, medium acidity, medium tannins and high alcohol with full body and pronounced flavors of prunes, mushrooms, smoke, blackberries. Finish is medium plus: everything works well together in this wine. Excellent now can be aged |
| Red |
2011 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon Monsieur ÉtainRutherford more |
6/12/2021 - vpoms wrote: 95 pointsVery deep garnet with a powerful nose of prunes, blackberries, tar, toast, mushrooms, chocolate. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry. Medium acidity and tannins and high alcohol and full body gives this wine a strong and pleasant mouthfeel. Pronounced flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, mushrooms, cured meat. Finish is long, extremely satisfying, complex. Outstanding wine that is perfect now and can be aged for 5 plus more years. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2015 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Guadalupe VineyardDundee Hills more |
5/2/2021 - vpoms wrote: 88 pointsClear medium ruby. Clean, medium nose of cranberry, red cherry, bell peppers, flint, hints of vanilla. Wine is developing. Palate: dry, medium acidity,medium minus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body and medium flavor intensity of mostly red fruit: cranberry, red cherry and mint. Finish is medium. Good, yet simple wine, mostly fruit aromas and flavors, not much of complexity. Drink now. Probably will not improve with aging |
| Red |
2004 Dominus EstateNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/1/2021 - vpoms wrote: 93 pointsClear deep garnet. Pronounced nose of tar, vanilla, toast, dried blackberries, mushrooms, chocolate. Wine is fully developed. Palate: dry, medium acidity, medium plus tannins and body making very pleasant and satisfying mouthfeel. Medium alcohol, pronounced flavors of toast, cedar, dark chocolate, prunes with very meaty and savory notes. Very pleasant an long finish that lingers in the back of the mouth. Very good wine in its prime. Can be cellared further and can probably last for 10 more years easily |
| Red |
2017 Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valleymore |
4/18/2021 - vpoms wrote: 88 pointsSimple and not pretentious (as evident by its price), very pleasant and drinkable wine. A perfect weekday wine if you are on a budget. Perfect back yard barbecue wine if you grilling hot dogs and hamburgers |
| Red |
2004 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore OrnellaiaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
2/20/2021 - vpoms wrote: 94 pointsAlmost 3 years since I tasted this wine. It is definitely evolved with most noted differences is that the finish seems to be a bit longer. Here is today's review: A very good wine that lives up to its reputation. Deep garnet with powerful nose of cooked fruit, chocolate, licorice, leather. Palate: dry with perfect balance of acidity, tannins and very satisfying flavors that are complex yet very enjoyable. Long satisfying finish. Drink now, in its prime and probably can last for another 5 plus years. |
| Red |
2012 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
2/7/2021 - vpoms wrote: 94 pointsA very refined, complex and satisfying wine. Deep garnet. Powerful nose of cooked black cherry, licorice, chocolate, prunes, smoke, leather. Wine is developing. Palate: dry, medium plus acidity and tannins give this wine a pleasant mouthfeel and structure. High alcohol, full body, pronounced flavors of black currant, white pepper, smoke,tar and leather. Finish is long, complex and satisfying. Very good wine, can drink now but will probably improve even more in 3-5 years. |
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