| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1999 Beckmen Vineyards Atelier Purisima Mountain VineyardSanta Ynez Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/12/2024 - potates Likes this wine: 92 pointsI was surprised to find this wine still vibrant and delicious, although it has been well stored for many years. |
| Red |
2015 Clos du MarquisSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/6/2022 - potates Likes this wine: 92 pointsAfter 2 hours of air it is a fruit forward St. Julien with a future. |
| Red |
2015 Château La PointePomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/17/2022 - potates Likes this wine: 90 pointsAfter 90 minutes and double decanting, the medium nose of dark fruit was evident. The medium intense body and finish are typically Bordeaux. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1975 Château RieussecSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
2/20/2022 - potates Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery dark amber which needs some air. Lots of peaches with a very well balanced medium full body. |
| Red |
2002 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Trenton EstateRussian River Valley more |
1/1/2022 - potates Likes this wine: 94 pointsAfter 90 minutes decanting, this wine showed a very forward varietal fruity nose. The full body showed typical cherry overtones and had a long finish. |
| Red |
1955 Château Latour Grand VinPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 92 pointsAfter one hour decanted, this brick red claret was clear with no brown on it's edge. The nose was soft with red fruit maybe some currents and dark berries. The body was medium full again with dark red fruit and currents. The finish was medium full. This wine has been stored in my cellar for >40 years and still has some life remaining. |
| Red |
2016 Château TalbotSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/14/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 90 pointsAfter two hours decanted, the nose was still contained although fruity. The body was full and young and not overly tannic. |
| Red |
2016 Château TalbotSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/20/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 90 pointsTwo hours of air. This wine needs more bottle age. It is lovely, but still confined. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2009 Les Pagodes de CosSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/27/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 89 pointsAfter 90 minutes decanting, this wine was a reasonable Bordeaux. Nice nose presented a medium body with ripe fruit. The finish was OK. |
| Red |
2011 Melville Pinot Noir TerracesSta. Rita Hills more |
1/30/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 93 pointsAfter two hours decanted, this wine was ruby red with a forward ripe cherry like nose. |
| Red |
1970 Gemello Cabernet SauvignonCarmel Valley more |
1/24/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 98 pointsAfter two hours decanted, this wine was garnet red with no brown edges. The nose was forward with dark fruit /cherries and berries. The full body was loaded with dark fruit (as above) and finished strong. Such a treat after 50 years. |
| Red |
2010 Martinelli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
1/9/2021 - potates Likes this wine: 95 pointsAfter 90 minutes decanted, this dark ruby red Pinot had a very forward typical fruity nose. The body was quite robust with lots of fresh berry fruit... Cherries, Currents and raspberries. It had a long finish. This PN is at its peak. |
| Red |
1986 Château Mouton RothschildPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 93 pointsAfter 90 minutes decanted, this dark red beauty had a lovely fruity, albeit subdued nose. The body was of a medium full Pauillac promising future greatness. The finish was fine. This wine needs more cellar time. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine Gaston et Pierre Ravaut Ladoix 1er Cru La CorvéePinot Noir more |
12/26/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 92 pointsWell stored for many years, this wine was ruby red. After one hour decanted, the light cherry nose emerged. The medium full body showed nice fruit and a great compliment to steak. The finish was fairly long and most pleasant.... A keeper |
| Red |
1974 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars MerlotNapa Valley more |
12/13/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 88 pointsDeep garnet red with a mild dark fruity nose. This wine is past its plateau but still a very nice claret with Filets. |
| Red |
1998 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
8/29/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis dark ruby red wine was decanted for two hours. It has a forward fruity noise and a full dark fruity /dark berry body. The finish is lingering and delightful. Stored in my cellar since 2001, it is still in it's plateau. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1990 Château ClimensBarsac Sémillon more |
8/1/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 98 pointsDeep orange color with lovely nose. Stored at 52 % F for 25 years. This super balanced Sauternes was forward in every respect. Apricots and green apples were prominent in the full body and long lingering finish. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1976 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Mandelgraben Riesling BeerenausleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
7/26/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 89 pointsAfter resting in my cellar for over 40 years, we finally tasted this BA. Served at 52 degrees, the color was medium amber with minimal bouquet. It brought moderate fruit with apricot and citrus overtones. The wine was delicious, but needed more acid at this time. |
| Red |
1999 Château Pichon-Longueville BaronPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/4/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 90 pointsAfter 45 minutes decanted, this deep garnet claret showed a typical Pauillac nose, medium intense cedar and leather overtones. The medium full body was again quite intense dark fruit and paired well with Filets. The finish was moderately long. This wine has plateaued nicely and will not benefit from further aging. |
| Red |
1974 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
4/10/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 92 pointsAfter one hour decanted, the medium dark red had a forward fruit filled nose. The body was medium full and quite delicious. Lots of ripe fruit. The finish was quite long and delightful. Having cellared this wine for 40+ years, this wine still has some longevity. |
| Red |
1989 Château Lynch-BagesPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/11/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 93 pointsNeeds 2+ hours decanted. Still quite youthful. Very special. |
| Red |
2014 Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir ReserveSonoma County more |
3/14/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 94 pointsAfter two hours decanting, this wine has a quite forward varietal nose with a lovely cherry fruit base and a full body. Great finish. This wine is a keeper! |
| Red |
1985 Château la MadeleinePomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/29/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 91 pointsAfter 2 hours decanting, this deep red color revealed a dark fruity nose with a medium full body and nice finish. |
| Red |
2009 Melville Pinot Noir TerracesSta. Rita Hills more |
2/8/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 94 pointsAfter two hours of decanting, this dark red wine had a very forward cherry nose with a full varietal body. Great finish. |
| Red |
2012 Ferrari-Carano Pinot Noir Middleridge RanchAnderson Valley more |
1/4/2020 - potates Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted for 90+ minutes, this wine was dark red with a prominent fruity nose. It was full bodied with heavy dark cherry overtones and a lingering finish. |
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