Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2019 Montes Purple AngelColchagua Valley Carménère more |
4/25/2024 - Rich_S wrote: 88 pointsBetter values out there at this price point. Wouldn’t buy again. |
White |
2021 Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc IlluminationNapa / Sonoma more |
4/20/2024 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 93 pointsstill fantastic |
Red |
2020 Clay Shannon Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia more |
3/15/2024 - Rich_S wrote: 85 pointsWouldn’t buy again |
Red |
2019 QuintessaRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/15/2024 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 98 pointsFantastic as always. A touch of sweetness. Probably our favorite red. Tiny bit of sediment in this bottle. |
Red |
2019 Isole e Olena Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/7/2024 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery smooth. Seemed like a good value for under $30. |
Red |
2018 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon PlatinumNapa Valley more |
1/20/2024 - Rich_S wrote: 85 pointsNot particularly noteworthy. Wouldn’t buy again. |
Red |
2019 Dolum Estates Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/7/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery dark garnet in color. Opaque. Tannins initially very soft. I like it! |
Red |
2021 Flowers PerennialSonoma County Pinot Blend, Pinot Noir more |
12/3/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 93 pointsForgot how much I like this Pinot. Maybe a bit heavier than other Pinots. Will definitely buy again. Good value. |
White |
2021 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
11/24/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 87 pointsnice floral notes. Much sweeter than other Sav Blanc |
Red |
2019 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/15/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 92 pointsSurprisingly good. Very smooth with a nice finish. Good value. |
Red |
2019 Artesa Pinot Noir Los Carnerosmore |
11/4/2023 - Rich_S wrote: 85 pointsJust ok for me. Wouldn’t buy again. |
Red |
2019 Oakville Winery Cabernet Sauvignonmore |
10/31/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 100 pointsFruit forward and nice finish. Opened up as it decanted. Would buy again. |
White |
2022 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
10/28/2023 - Rich_S wrote: 85 pointsjust ok for me. Not my favorite Sauvignon Blanc |
Red |
2017 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Basilica San MartinoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
10/26/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 88 pointsOk, but nothing special. Likely wouldn’t buy again. |
White |
2021 Familia Zuccardi Sauvignon Blanc Polígonos del Valle de uco San PabloTupungato more |
10/26/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery nice. Not as good as Illumination, but a great value. None of the unpleasant finish I normally taste with cheaper sauv blancs. |
Red |
2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
10/26/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 92 pointsQuite tasty. Would buy again. Great value at $30 |
Red |
2020 LeviathanCalifornia Red Blend more |
10/26/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill a crowd favorite that outperforms vs it’s price point. |
Red |
2019 Fontanabianca BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
10/6/2023 - Rich_S wrote: 88 pointsBottle was just ok for me. Wine was brownish-red in color. Nothing offensive in taste, just not as complex as I prefer. Tannins seemed light and finish was ok. Probably just a less preferred varietal for me. |
Red |
2017 Groth Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
9/12/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 91 pointsGood. Very different from other Napa Cabs. Prettty mineraly to start. Smooth. |
Red |
2020 Clos de Napa Cellars Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
8/24/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 89 pointsInitially very front of pallet with heavy tannins. Tasted a little smoky in the beginning but less noticeable as time passed. Softened as it was open for longer. Solid but not especially memorable. Seemed like a good value. |
Red |
2019 QuintessaRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/19/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 98 pointsFantastic! Maybe the best cab we’ve ever had. Decanted for an hour. Super smooth and just right. |
Red |
2019 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon C. C. RanchRutherford more |
8/13/2023 - Rich_S wrote: 88 pointsSecond glass was better than the first, but wouldn’t buy again at $100/bottle. Not particularly memorable. Lots of sediment in bottle. |
Red |
2020 Josh Cellars Pinot NoirCentral Coast more |
6/20/2023 - Rich_S Does not like this wine: 78 pointsVery mineral tasting |
White |
2021 Craggy Range Sauvignon BlancMartinborough more |
4/21/2023 - Rich_S wrote: NRJust ok |
White |
2018 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coastmore |
4/9/2023 - Rich_S Likes this wine: 94 pointsVery smooth! Wry enjoyable. |