| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1999 Gruet Winery Pinot Noir Cuvée Gilbert GruetNew Mexico more |
8/26/2016 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 86 pointsGood varietal character. Surprised it has keep soo well. |
| Red |
2000 Château Léoville PoyferréSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/20/2016 - VinoMax wrote: 94 pointsSoft tannins, light cherry, red currants. Drinking near peak. |
| White - Sparkling |
2009 Argyle Club Brut Artisan Series Knudsen VineyardDundee Hills Champagne Blend more |
6/18/2014 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 88 pointsThe wine looks near colorless. Nose: lemon, grapefruit and apple. Body: light with angular, sharp texture. Very tart, acidic with tons of citrus notes especially lemon. Needs time in the bottle. Finish: medium. |
| White |
2009 Cameron Hughes Sauvignon Blanc Lot 225Leyda Valley more |
10/29/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 87 pointsC- Pale, hint of green N- Grapefruit, faint paer T- Light-bodied, more grassy style than citrus, grapefruit, tangy, short finish. |
| White |
2010 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc ViognierClarksburg White Blend more |
10/29/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 87 pointsPleasant enough but this is drifting to a sweeter version from previous vintages. Off-dry. |
| Red |
2006 WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir EmeryWillamette Valley more |
9/9/2011 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 90 pointsC- Deep ruby N- Cherry, cola, earth T- Medium-bodied, soft tannins, cherry, and red currant |
| Red |
2000 Dezzani Barolo Villa RossaNebbiolo more |
10/27/2011 - VinoMax wrote: NRGone- flawed |
| White |
2001 Domaine Chandon ChardonnayCarneros more |
10/28/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 89 pointsC- light straw N- Light honey, pers and apple T- Medium-bodied, stone fruit, good finish. Compared to my disappointing Kistler chards, this was magnificant |
| Red |
2006 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc Oakvillemore |
9/15/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 92 pointsC- Deep garnet, lightening up N- Some green, vegetal component and red fruit T- medium-bodied, medium tannins, earthy fruit of red currants and a hint of green pepper. I'm a CF fan so it's what I enjoy, but not sweetness as others reported. |
| White |
2008 Tablas Creek Chardonnay AntithesisPaso Robles more |
10/12/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 88 pointsC- Medium golden-straw N- Hint of cork or oxidation, honey T- Light-bodied, again hint of cork, medium stone fruit. Stored properly but seemingly nearly over-the-hill |
| Red |
2006 Soter Pinot Noir Beacon HillYamhill-Carlton more |
10/15/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 92 pointsC- Medium ruby N- cola, cherry T- medium bodied, soft tannins, 3+ fruit of red currants and cherry. 2-3 more will add to enjoyment. |
| Red |
2006 Copain Syrah James Berry VineyardPaso Robles more |
9/25/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 94 pointsC- Dense, dark N- Rosted meat, violets T- Full-bodied, heavy tannins, game, asphalt, tar, dark stewed fruit without sweetness. Very "dense" wine of Cote Rotie style. Not for the faint of heart. |
| Red |
2005 Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Reserve Mailbox VineyardSpring Mountain District more |
10/10/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 92 pointsC- Dense violet N- Deep black fruit, earthy, mushroom, cola T- Medium to full bodied, medium tannins, cola, black currants. Suspect much to come with 2-5 years. |
| Red |
2003 Cavit Collection MerlotTrentino more |
10/25/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 89 pointsC- Slght bricking N- Minimal, alcohol, cherry T- Soft tannins, some bitterness, light to medium bodied. Not bad for what it is and after 8 years |
| Red |
2008 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir SouthingSta. Rita Hills more |
10/1/2011 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 94 pointsColor- Bright ruby N- Cherry, musk, forest floor T- Medium bodied, moderate tannins, good acidity, cherry, cola and earthiness. Good finish. Not sure this will be long lasting but very good. |
| White |
2010 Simply Naked Unoaked ChardonnayCentral Coast more |
5/14/2011 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 82 pointsSimply simple- ok for what it is- light-bodied, fruity, ? Residual sugar |
| White |
2009 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Gris Russian River Valleymore |
5/14/2011 - VinoMax Does not like this wine: 85 pointsIs this the follow-up to J PG' of the early 2000's? This is a simpleton, nothing like the past- lacks any complexity, light- bodied, fruit juice in character. |
| Red |
2009 Orin Swift AbstractCalifornia Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/4/2011 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 90 pointsGreat bargain C- Dense, near black purple N- Stewed dark fruits and earth T- Medium to full-bodied, 4+ fruit, black currants, blackberries, pepper and oak, good for laying down a bit |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne BrutChampagne Blend more |
5/13/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 89 pointsC- Light straw, fine bubbles N- Brioche, peach/pear T- Bright, crisp, apple and othercstonecfruits, delightful |
| Red |
2005 Bennett Lane Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/13/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 88 pointsC- Dense violet Nose- 3+ fruit, red berries T- Full-bodied, 3+ tannins, 3-4+ fruit, red currants, dense strawberry compote, waaaay to young. |
| Red |
2003 Château CantelysPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/14/2011 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 86 pointsC- Medium garnet N- Earth, asphalt, barnyard T- medium-bodied, medium tannins, still somewhat closed c earthiness, red fruits, should be decanted, no sediment |
| Red |
2006 Roar Pinot Noir Garys' VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
2/10/2011 - VinoMax wrote: NRC- deep violet N- cherries/strawberries T- medium-bodied, decanted, mouth filling cherries, somewhat restrained but should improve with 2-3 years cellaring, good finish |
| Red |
1996 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford VineyardNapa Valley more |
12/10/2010 - VinoMax wrote: 89 pointsAs with most of my V. Sattui purchases, I found this to be a good value from an under appreciated producer. C- Medium garnet N- Cassis, forest floor T- Medium-bodied, soft/light tannins, dark currants, earth. Good finish. Finished off the bottle after vacing 2 days later and still found it rewarding. |
| Red |
2003 A. Rafanelli ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
11/25/2010 - VinoMax Likes this wine: 91 pointsSo much for the "drink your zins young" crowd. C- Dark ruby, slight bricking N- Cherries, cola, herbs T- light/Medium-bodied, remains fresh, soft tannins, good finish. Great for Thanksgiving. Glad to have a few bottles remaining. |
| Red |
1995 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Stock Lucile SattuiNapa Valley more |
11/6/2010 - VinoMax wrote: 90 pointsAh yes! The flawed American drinking window strikes again. As noted by the 2007 tasting note, this is a wine with legs. Too bad most of it is probably already down our collective throats. Very much a surprise. |
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