| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Pezzato Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/21/2021 - cjustl Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is Pezzato's inaugural release, and so I was extremely excited to try it. I know it is not best practice, but literally opened it right off the delivery truck and decanted for a couple of hours. Nose reveals notes of dried fruit, ripe cherries, and crushed rock. Taste is characterized by dark fruits, earth tones such as rhubarb and forest floor, and a bit of chocolate. Tannins are supple and not harsh. It is a really good wine now that will only get better and more integrated with time. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2017 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon LyndenhurstSt. Helena more |
11/26/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 92 pointsFirst off, I agree with most of the comments to date. How much you appreciate and like this wine is based on how you approach it. I’m a huge fan of Spottswoode’s estate bottling, and if you want this wine to approach that level of quality, you will be disappointed. With that said, if you have never had Spottswoode estate before, this gives you a general feel for the overall Spottswoode profile (just not as refined or sophisticated). And that in the end may be it’s greatest weakness, the nose and taste is almost too close to that of the estate wine, and so you are expecting the refinement. That being said, I think it is a good wine that I would purchase again as a cheaper option for the distinctive Spottswoode profile. It has a tremendous nose of dark cherry, a bit of menthol and spice, and minerality. As for taste, since it is young the alcohol is definitely present followed by pink peppercorn and darker fruits. |
| Red |
2017 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla ClioRed Blend more |
11/21/2020 - cjustl wrote: 89 pointsI’ve had multiple vintages of Clio, and overall I applaud the quality of the wine. However, the 2017 vintage is over oaked with an almost borderline bitter finish. A little disappointing... I think if you have the willingness to decant for entire day it will improve. |
| Red |
2016 Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Sauvignon IVMendoza more |
11/19/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis wine is fine, but it is certainly not a 94 point wine (the score at the time of this review). It is smooth, but not as bold or rich as I would expect from a Cabernet. Lacks a bit of complexity and does not have much detectible tannin or structure. But for the price, it is a good wine. What I’m trying to express is that we should save the mid to upper 90 score for truly exceptional wines. |
| Red |
2018 de Négoce Cabernet Sauvignon OG N.40Diamond Mountain more |
11/17/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 92 pointsPopped and decanted quickly right off the truck. Obviously, these are less than ideal conditions for the wine to shine, but it is extremely pleasant and showing lots of promise. Nose of graphite, chalk, and floral notes. Can’t wait to see how it evolves in the months and years to come. |
| Red |
2015 Corley Family Cabernet Sauvignon State Lane VineyardYountville more |
9/12/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 90 pointsThis is a bit of an oak monster. If that is your thing, you’ll love it. If not, I’d probably avoid. But overall, a good wine and well made, but for the same price there are better wines out there, in my opinion. |
| Red |
2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point FiveStags Leap District more |
6/27/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 5 hours and drank over 3. Beautiful wine. Nose is full of dark fruit with an earthly almost tar like undertone. Palate is similar but with more fruit and alcohol is definitely detected. You can certainly age this for awhile longer, but extremely enjoyable right now! I’m planning to pick up some more. |
| Red |
2017 Raffaldini Vineyards Il FalcoYadkin Valley Red Blend more |
5/8/2020 - cjustl Does not like this wine: 80 pointsReceived as a gift. Not my personal taste. Very terroir driven both on the nose and taste. It was better on day 2, so would recommend a day long decant at this point. |
| Red |
2018 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Dolinsek RanchRussian River Valley Red Blend more |
4/18/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 92 pointsNose is robust and musty with deep fruit following. I agree it is a big wine with good grip. I also agree it will get better with age, but it thoroughly enjoyed it after 2 hour decant and got better as we worked through the bottle. Certainly a buy. |
| White |
2016 Amici Cellars ChardonnaySonoma Coast more |
4/12/2020 - cjustl wrote: 87 pointsBy no means a Chardonnay expert, but I think this wine is just ok. Definitely taste the oak, lemon, and some astringency at the end. My wife who loves Chardonnay agrees that it is bit lacking. |
| Red |
2012 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Farella VineyardCoombsville more |
4/10/2020 - cjustl Likes this wine: 92 pointsI agree with earlier comments that it is not as fruit forward as you’d expect, but it is extremely refined. Not quite an old world wine, but definitely has an earthy aspect. I enjoyed it throughly. |
| Red |
2016 Amici Cellars Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/1/2020 - cjustl wrote: 86 pointsSmells of alcohol on the nose, translating into a lot of alcohol on the palate. Nice dark fruits and tannins, but overall pretty 1 note. |
| Red |
2017 Becker Vineyards Reserve Cabernet-SyrahTexas Hill Country Red Blend more |
10/13/2019 - cjustl wrote: 80 pointsSmell of red apple and dirt. Tieriour is event on the palate, tastes of the earth. |
| Red |
2010 Airfield Estates Syrah RunwayYakima Valley more |
1/20/2012 - cjustl Does not like this wine: 70 pointsI wasn't expecting much from this wine, but my low expectations were still too high. My wife and I had to throw half the bottle away. Maybe with a little time it will become a little more drinkable, but I would not expect it to ever be much better than drinkable. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2006 Snoqualmie Vineyards Syrah Joy Anderson ReserveColumbia Valley more |
11/24/2011 - cjustl Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecanted for an hour prior to consumption on Thanksgiving. Beautiful deep plum color in the core leading to light violet color on the edges. Predominately earth notes of pepper, leather and tobacco on the nose. Nice fruity flavor as it hits the tongue leading to the earthy flavors on the finish. Great wine for the value! |
| White |
2009 Airfield Estates ThunderboltYakima Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
3/11/2011 - cjustl Likes this wine: 87 pointsA balanced, light, and refreshing wine with a distinct citrus note of grapefruit. Other fruits of pear and apple are also detectable with a hint of earthiness. Pairs well with pears, apples, white fish, chicken, and mild to moderate cheeses. Overall, it is a great wine for the price!!! |
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