| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Rôtie Cellars Grenache "little g"Columbia Valley more |
8/1/2013 - pc1981 wrote: 95 pointsthis is stunningly good wine. deceivingly clear in appearance (in the best of ways). distinctive aromas. has great structure and is very well balanced. this guy is making great wine; I wish I had purchased more than 2. |
| Red |
2009 Tensley Syrah Turner VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
12/13/2012 - pc1981 Likes this wine: 94 pointsthis wine is still fantastic. |
| Red |
2007 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon PoetryStags Leap District more |
8/13/2012 - pc1981 wrote: 96 pointsan excellent Napa cab, and worth the money in my opinion. great balance and structure, it will only get better |
| Red |
2006 R Wines Grenache Chateau Chateau ChateauBarossa Valley more |
2/20/2012 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointswow, this was nothing like what I anticipated. Noticeably light concentration, very transparent in the glass. It has a subtle, herbaceous nose and a very pleasant, silky texture with a really, really good finish. I wish I had more |
| Red |
2009 Rôtie Cellars Southern BlendWashington Red Rhone Blend more |
11/27/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointsThe Southern blend is very nice. A blend of 68% Grenache and equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre, it is dark ruby in color and exhibits a floral bouquet with blackberries, minerals, and garrigue. The Grenache comes early but does not overly dominate, and follows through with gripping tannins, complex texture, and ends with a meaty, satisfying finish. Sean Boyd is still under the radar - if you like the idea of combining new world fruit with traditional Rhone techniques, then check this guy out. |
| Red |
2009 Rôtie Cellars Northern BlendWashington Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
11/27/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 90 pointsvery deep purple in color and the quality of concentration is evident in the glass. The nose is very nice, seamlessly intertwining aromas of blackberries and cherry with a a mineral earthiness, dark chocolate, and spice. On the palate there is a mineral, earthy almost wild game flavor that is really nice. The wine is young with high acidity that is intensifying the tannins and creating a dry, lean texture, but there is potential for significant improvement with 3-4 years of rest. Keep an eye on this one. |
| Red |
2005 Viña Alicia Petit Verdot CuarzoLujan de Cuyo more |
11/24/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 91 pointsaromas of dark fruit, spice, and cedar. Very concentrated, dense texture that covers the palate with herbaceous laced flavors of dark, mature fruit. Very impressive finish on this wine - enough to convince me to cellar my other bottle for several years |
| Red |
2006 Longwood Estate Shiraz The ShearerMcLaren Vale more |
11/23/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 89 pointsgood McLaren Vale shiraz at the $15 price point. Good concentration; flavors of dark fruit and currant follow through to a medium bodied palate and a pleasant finish. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
11/22/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 89 pointsfloral, fruity nose. flavors of cherry and cranberry on the palate. good QPR |
| Red |
2005 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée BargetonRed Rhone Blend more |
11/22/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 87 pointsbarnyard, leathery aromas. Very ripe and unpleasantly sweet flavors dominate the palate. It is a pruney, perhaps more of a raisin-like flavor that is even more powerful at day 2. |
| Red |
2005 Château Duhart-MilonPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/11/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 93 pointsIf this is the 2nd label, I can't even imagine the quality of the grand vin (nor can I afford it). Densely concentrated; aromas of earth, leather and spicy tobacco. Tannins are still pretty strong. It will age well, but I don't think it has the structure to hold up for another 15-18 years like some of the professional reviews claim. However, the wine is definitely well structured and will likely be fantastic in 5-8 years as the texture really begins to soften. |
| Red |
2006 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/18/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 86 pointsdrinking much better than 18 months ago but still mediocre |
| Red |
2006 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir StewartWillamette Valley more |
11/18/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 90 pointsLight and fairly well balanced; a bit of a sour edge on the palate; not much of a finish but overall nice to drink. Good wine, decent QPR. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Montsarra Cava BrutMacabeo-Xarello-Parellada Blend more |
11/18/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 86 pointsdecent low end cava....I've had better |
| Red |
2006 Noon EclipseMcLaren Vale Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
10/30/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointsVery nice wine. Complex, herbaceous nose with spicy fruit and oak; slightly green/overripe and very concentrated on the palate, but overall a well balanced, high quality wine that finishes quite well. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
10/30/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 88 pointsthis is what you would expect from a CdP at this price level. Decent nose, very concentrated, ripe flavors. Medium finish. Much better on day 2. |
| Red |
2009 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel Californiamore |
10/28/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 82 pointsThe aromas initially tricked me into thinking this was a classic napa zinfandel - hardly the case. The wine tastes and feels like a filtered LBV off the grocery store shelf, which was not what I envisioned when I purchased an 09 zinfandel. |
| Red |
2009 Barista PinotageWestern Cape more |
7/7/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 86 pointsThe nose is a mix of sweet fruit, coffee, and chocolate. More than once it reminded me of the smells you get upon opening one of those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate that drug stores sell leading up to Valentines Day - cheap, fruity chocolate. The wine's texture was just fine for this price level - medium bodied and easy on the palate. |
| Red |
2009 Turley Zinfandel DuarteContra Costa County more |
7/7/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 87 pointsDark fruit on the nose with some earthy undertones. Sweet, medium bodied texture and slightly pungent on the palate. 15.2% alcohol content. Not something I will purchase again. |
| Red |
2005 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/5/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 91 pointsdrinking very well right now |
| Red |
2009 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
7/4/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointsThe 2009 Colson Canyon (as well as the Turner for that matter) offer tremendous quality and value at this price level and exhibit a great degree of complexity at this early stage. Highly recommended. |
| Red |
2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right BankNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/4/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointstakes 2-3 hours minimum decant to begin opening up. Fairly complex nose of chocolate, espresso, and some mineral/herbaceous notes intertwined with the fruit. Ripe, dense fruit dominating the palate. Pretty good stuff. |
| Red |
2007 Hedges Family Estate Red MountainRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/15/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 90 pointsA right bank style of claret (merlot just over 50%) with new oak dominating the nose and fruit. Relatively supple, overall an enjoyable wine. Worth the $20 I paid. |
| Red |
2008 Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Selectmore |
3/12/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 89 pointsPretty good QPR. Rich, fleshy texture, noticeable amount of alcohol and very ripe flavors. |
| Red |
2006 K Vintners GuidoWalla Walla Valley Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/13/2011 - pc1981 wrote: 92 pointsNoticeably light concentration and clarity; very floral bouquet. I was shocked at how soft this wine was on the palate; very round and smooth, and unlike other Charles Smith varietals I have tasted. It is a wonderful wine but it will not improve too much going forward. Drink Now. |
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