| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/30/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 96 pointsTerrific bottle that got better over the course of dinner. Full-bodied, rich and layered it gave off notes of licorice, cedar, black pepper and other nuanced flavors that I could not identify. Seems to be fully mature but showing no signs of decline. |
| Red |
2011 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/22/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 90 pointsThis was way better than the previous bottle. Suffers from the vintage in terms of depth and concentration but drinks really well. Nice food wine. |
| Rosé |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Ode to Lulu Old Vine RoséCalifornia Rosé Blend more |
5/9/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 91 pointsReally nice Rose, but I think it needs an hour of air to really start to show its stuff. We did a pop and pour and the last sip was the best by far. Also agree that it shows better closer to room temperature. |
| Red |
2002 Vérité Le DésirSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/21/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 88 pointsNo fruit to speak of. Kind of thin on the palate. Not offensive, just nothing memorable, certainly for the price. I purchased two bottles from winery and feel like I held them entirely too long. Hopefully I just hit this bottle during a dumb phase. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
2007 DuMOL Chardonnay ClareCarneros more |
4/13/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 93 pointsBeautiful bottle of wine. Mine are all gone but could see this drinking well for another few years. |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Pagani RanchSonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/4/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 93 pointsDelicious wine. Deep purple color. Notes of blueberry, tar, graphite, pencil shavings. Long finish. A fun wine to drink. |
| Red |
2009 Saxum Paderewski VineyardPaso Robles Red Blend more |
3/2/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 94 pointsDouble decanted for three hours. Drank over two hours at restaurant. Floral nose with loads of dark fruit. This was lovely but will only get better with age. |
| Red |
2010 Saxum Terry Hoage VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
2/21/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 94 pointsDinner with friends, so no notes. Tight at first, but opened up with some air. Very nice wine, but for my taste, it needs several years of bottle age. I will hold remaining bottles for a few years. |
| Red |
2006 Aubert Pinot Noir UV VineyardSonoma Coast more |
2/20/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 93 pointsThese are really improving with bottle age. Medium bodied with ruby red color. Notes of cherry and that earthy Pinot funk. Nice finish. Really enjoyed this bottle. |
| White |
2010 Yves Boyer-Martenot Meursault 1er Cru Les PerrièresChardonnay more |
2/13/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDeep gold color. A medium to full bodied, structured wine that I probably should have aerated. It is very nice but needs a few years before it will be at its best. Notes of apples, honey and pineapple. Nice acidity. Slight minerality in the finish. Really nice but will be better with a little more age. |
| Red |
2008 Carlisle Syrah James Berry VineyardPaso Robles more |
1/12/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 91 pointsPnP, which may have been a mistake. Notes of graphite, smoked meat and dark fruit. Full bodied with nice texture but drying tannins on the finish. This is young and could use a few more years of bottle age or a couple of hours in the decanter. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand CruChenin Blanc more |
1/11/2014 - wdb001 wrote: 95 pointsBeautiful wine. Golden color. Notes of dried apricots marmalade and honeysuckle. Long smooth finish. |
| White - Sparkling |
2005 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Blanc de Blancs Les ChetillonsChardonnay more |
1/10/2014 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis was beautiful. Wonderful aromatics, nice texture. It is young for sure but in perfect balance. So nice. |
| Red |
2006 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope VineyardRussian River Valley more |
10/9/2013 - wdb001 wrote: 92 pointsDelicious. I love how the Hansel pinots have aged. Still has a few years left in my opinion. |
| Red |
2007 Carlisle Syrah Papa's BlockRussian River Valley more |
10/3/2013 - wdb001 wrote: 94 pointsDrank with L at Mixteco Grill. No notes but it was delicious. |
| Red |
2007 Château Simian Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/24/2013 - wdb001 wrote: 92 pointsI was not expecting much based on the recent reviews on this, but I loved it. Beautiful mouthfeel with silky tannins. Notes of licorice, earth and dark fruit. Full bodied with nice acidity and a balanced finish. Will last at least a few more years but based on this bottle, no reason to wait. |
| Red |
2005 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon WightSt. Helena more |
9/23/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 94 pointsConsistent with prior note. Drinking beautifully. Velvety texture. Notes of chocolate, cedar, blueberry and cassis. Long finish. Completely slurpable and yummy. |
| Red |
2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right BankNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/11/2013 - wdb001 wrote: 86 pointsNot loving this. Maybe it is in a dumb phase, but not sure that age is benefitting this wine. Was much better at 2-3 years old. Somewhat unappealing cherry notes and a short, tannic finish. Did not improve much over two hours. Will hold remaining two bottles for a few years and hope for the best. |
| Red |
2006 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The Three RowsRussian River Valley more |
9/11/2013 - wdb001 wrote: 93 pointsDelicious. This has aged beautifully. Notes of earth, plum and black cherry. Not sure that it will get any better, but should drink well for another couple years. |
| Red |
2007 Larkmead Vineyards LMV SalonNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/8/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 95 pointsDelicious wine. Dark purple color with note of spring flowers, plum, blackberries and cassis. Light on its feet and well balanced with velvety texture and smooth finish. Will get better with time but beautiful now. |
| White |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
6/1/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 88 pointsCrisp, refreshing. Notes of green apple and pear. Nice acidity. Nice summer sipper. |
| Red |
2007 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/1/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis is in a really nice place for my palate. Beautiful floral nose. Notes of black cherries, chocolate and a touch of herbs. Full bodied with sweet tannins. Should continue to age well for several more years. |
| White |
2008 Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & SonsCarneros more |
4/5/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 95 pointsAt restaurant so no detailed notes. Delicious notes of tropical fruit. Wonderful wine. |
| Red |
2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
2/24/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeautiful wine. Seems to be fully mature. Full bodied with notes of pepper, raspberry, black cherry and a touch of barn yard funk. |
| Red |
2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
2/20/2013 - wdb001 Likes this wine: 91 pointsMid-week pop and pour. Could not ask for much more. Great fruit, smooth, velvety texture. Yummy. |
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