| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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1996 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/28/2023 - bobbubbabs wrote: 93 pointsSuperb, mature BDX. Powerful ‘barnyard’ nose, meant in the most positive sense. Enjoyed at Nice Matin (always tempting just to order from their excellent list, but this was from our cellar) in NYC prior to Jackson Browne show at Beacon Theater. Fine night all around!, 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
1990 Château Ducru-BeaucaillouSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/21/2023 - bobbubbabs wrote: 93 pointsMagnum enjoyed at Union Sq Cafe in NYC. Have been fearful for many years that this bottle would be a disappointment, though recent member ratings seem to have been wandering higher. The wine was in beautiful condition and was a joy to drink! No sign of browning, understated but lovely nose and no fading over the course of three hours of air exposure. A shoutout to Madame Borie, who we met at a wonderful Grand Puy Lacoste tasting recently, for inspiring us to try the wine! |
| Red |
2014 Melville Pinot Noir Block MSta. Rita Hills more |
10/21/2022 - bobbubbabs wrote: 91 pointsHad the Block M 2014 and 2015 on consecutive nights. Yankees lost both nights, so no edge there. |
| Red |
1986 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/1/2022 - bobbubbabs wrote: 94 pointsSurprisingly delicious! From art engraved and signed magnum. Ordinarily disappointed in age worthiness of old Napa cabs, but this Dunn was terrific. A modest stale sensation passed with an hour of air. Smooth, good color, mature cab flavors. Drink up unless you have larger formats. |
| Red |
2005 Château Barde-HautSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/13/2021 - bobbubbabs wrote: 85 pointsOpened two bottles. First one shot-stewed and ‘off’. Second better, but fruit faded and still rather tannic. Perhaps will soften over the next few hours?? |
| Red |
2000 Château MonbousquetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/12/2021 - bobbubbabs wrote: 92 pointsEnjoyed w/dinner at Il Cantinori in NYC. Magnum. Prime time w/multi-hour decant. |
| Red |
1990 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special SelectionNapa Valley more |
7/4/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 95 pointsFountain of youth? Absolutely gorgeous. In better form than most recently consumed bottles, which were themselves excellent. Always viewed this vintage Caymus SS as among the top couple of California cabs I have had the pleasure of drinking over the last 30 years. |
| Red |
1993 Opus OneNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/21/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 94 pointsVibrant! Low expectations, both because of the vintage and a number of disappointing early 90s cabs recently. No fading or watery appearance. Tastes and smells like a beautiful, mature bottle of Bordeaux. Enjoyable in every respect. |
| Red |
2013 Melville Pinot Noir Sandy's Clone 37Sta. Rita Hills more |
5/18/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 92 pointsMuch more enjoyable than the 2014 Melville Block M-0 Stems from a few night’s earlier. Among my favorite small production Melville pinots ever. Great fruit, can still improve. |
| Red |
1992 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside SelectStags Leap District more |
5/17/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 61 pointsShot. Don’t know why I expected anything different-bottle from 3 year’s ago was gone, too. So disappointing. |
| Red |
2014 Melville Pinot Noir Block M - 0 StemsSta. Rita Hills more |
5/15/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 85 pointsConsumed over two evenings. I’m no winemaker but, judging by the description (0 stems), would have expected this wine to be smooth. Instead, it is rather gruffer, with a dry finish, than other Melville pinots. Still too early? Will save other bottle for after the vaccine.... |
| Red |
1995 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/12/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 88 pointsLast bottle from case bought when released. In a good spot, but this is an uninspiring wine. Color fine. Modest nose. A bit of a vegetal taste, without robust fruit (which it never had). Still long numerous ‘95 Bordeaux. Still hoping for more.... |
| Red |
1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
4/18/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 65 pointsShot. Seriously. More brown than maroon. Sweet smell and taste. Watery. Please don't wait any longer. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
4/10/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 89 pointsBetter than bottle from previous note. But not compelling or powerful. Not dense like Beaucastel at its best. |
| Red |
2000 Château MonbousquetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/2/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 91 pointsFrom magnum. Enjoyed for several hours watching Super Bowl. Tasted very tight and short on fruit immediately after opening, but benefited from 2+ hours decant, adding density and balance. No hurry to drink up (at least in this format) but do give it several hours to breathe before drinking. |
| Red |
1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/22/2020 - bobbubbabs wrote: 80 pointsTasting dinner at Noreetuh in NYC. 6 reds, all from the 90s, any region. Lineup-‘94 Dalla Valle, ‘95 Ridge Monte Bello, ‘96 Dominus, ‘96 Jadot Volnay Clos de la Barre, ‘98 Beaucastel CDP and ‘99 Chapoutier La Sizeranne. |
| Red |
1992 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/15/2019 - bobbubbabs wrote: 85 pointsFrom magnum, purchased on release. Drank with appx 15 others after tasting numerous much younger Cali cabs, including several from Realm, a Keplinger and a Tor. The Insignia was dull, with faded fruit and tannins. Should have been consumed 5 years ago! |
| Red |
2001 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino RiservaSangiovese more |
11/28/2019 - bobbubbabs wrote: 90 pointsEnjoyed for Thanksgiving. Double magnum format. Wine in good form, but modest nose and fruit not as prevalent as 5 years ago. Smooth tannins. Overall a pleasant enough drink but not up to my expectations. My experience continues to be that Brunello is more enjoyable near age 10 than 20. |
| Red |
2011 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir One BarrelSta. Rita Hills more |
11/9/2019 - bobbubbabs wrote: 93 pointsEnjoyed at Agern in GCT, NYC. Celebrating wife’s **th b-day! Nose a bit earthier than most SS we’ve tried. Color pure and mouthfeel somewhat denser than most SRH pinots. Have enjoyed both the Ten and Southing from this vintage, but this bottle was a step up. Have never been offered a bottle since.... |
| Red |
1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
3/29/2019 - bobbubbabs wrote: 95 pointsBeautiful bouquet upon opening-knew the wine was in excellent form. Color mature but neither browning nor watery. Elegant, not powerful. A tremendous treat and very pleasant surprise on its condition. So different to New World syrah blends... |
| Red |
1998 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et BlondeSyrah more |
7/26/2018 - bobbubbabs wrote: 93 pointsFrom magnum. Enjoyed at new Burke restaurant in Nomad. Aged beautifully. Tannins shed, but dense, chewy mouthfeel. Gamey and delicious. Love the way aging in mags gets extended! |
| Red |
1995 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/23/2018 - bobbubbabs wrote: 89 pointsFirst from OWC purchased on release from then in NYC Sokolin wine merchant. Cork barely stained on the bottom, yet faint smell of cork (taint?) in the wine from beginning to end. Open an hour before tasting, the wine was one dimensional to start, but became more robust over several hours in a decanter. Uninspiring, as our experience with the 1995 bordeaux vintage usually is. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
1991 Forman Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/23/2017 - bobbubbabs wrote: 90 pointsEnjoyed at Keen’s Chophouse (or is it Steakhouse?). From magnum. In my cellar storage for 20 yrs. Quite Bordeaux like nose, very smooth and mature mouthfeel. Strongly question the recommended drinking window-best soon! |
| Red |
1994 Opus OneNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/5/2017 - bobbubbabs wrote: 94 pointsFirst bottle from previously unopened 6-pack. Also drank a 1990 Haut Brion. The Opus was, if anything, the more enjoyable tonight. Dead ringer for a bordeaux. Smooth, balanced and fragrant. Well stored bottles still have numerous years of pleasurable drinking ahead. |
| Red |
1992 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside SelectStags Leap District more |
4/12/2017 - bobbubbabs wrote: 61 pointsJust flat out shot. Over the hill. In contrast to the '92 Dominus (93 points), which was still in fine form, with years of good drinking still ahead. Disappointing to open bottles well stored for over 20 years and find them undrinkable. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
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