| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignonmore |
9/8/2021 - ghoztly Does not like this wine: 85 pointsThin, very peppery, bell pepper, raspberry tones, metallic, short tart finish. Won’t buy again. |
| Red |
2013 Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel EarthquakeLodi more |
11/5/2015 - ghoztly Likes this wine: 90 pointsAlmost opaque inky violet color. Nice nose, fruity and floral. Fairly bold zinfandel, fruit forward but not over the top. Slightly astringent in the finish. Mild tannins. Simple wine start to finish, not a lot of depth. Decent everyday wine, but not mind blowing. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2013 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir PreludeWillamette Valley more |
8/12/2015 - ghoztly wrote: 87 pointsNice flowery notes but a bit dry for my tastes. Some strawberry flavors, but otherwise not a lot going on. Overpriced imo. |
| Red |
2009 Waterbrook Merlot ReserveColumbia Valley more |
2/25/2013 - ghoztly Does not like this wine: 84 pointsAfter reading all of the high user ratings on this Merlot, I was really excited to try my first bottle. I've got to say I was quite disappointed. I've had some true 90's Merlots and this one wasn't in the same league. Although it does have some fruitiness, I found it to be a bit watered down with a very strong mineral undercurrent. This provides a lasting aftertaste that is not pleasant. I expected a big bold Merlot and this was not the case. To each his own I guess, but this one will not be a repurchase even at the $16 price paid for it. |
| Red |
2009 Castello Banfi Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/21/2013 - ghoztly Does not like this wine: 84 pointsThin, fruit juice tasting, no body, not even a good deal at $13. |
| Red |
2009 Aia Vecchia Lagone Toscana IGTRed Bordeaux Blend more |
1/5/2013 - ghoztly Likes this wine: 88 pointsA fairly sweet red Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Deep inky coloration with big, bold flavor. Would like to see a tad more restraint from the fruit side, but overall a fantastic QPR. Would love to see Sangiovese added to the mix. |
| Red |
2008 Fontezoppa Marine Marche IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
12/5/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 86 pointsA little thin and and lacking complexity. Not worth the money imo. |
| Red |
2009 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico FonterutoliChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/26/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 87 pointsA simple, lesser bodied chianti than others I've purchased for less. Wouldn't buy again at this price. |
| Red |
2007 Benziger Family Winery Cabernet SauvignonSonoma County more |
3/5/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 86 pointsLackluster, disappointing. |
| Red |
2008 Foppiano Petite SirahRussian River Valley more |
1/13/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 87 pointsOverpriced for the quality, don't buy again. |
| Red |
2008 Clos de Chacras Cavas de Crianza BlendLujan de Cuyo Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
1/2/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 88 pointsA fantastic Argentina Malbec, Cab, Merlot blend that remains a go-to everyday QPR red. Very decent complexity, tannins and balance. Wouldn't hesitate to buy more. |
| Red |
2007 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Yountvillemore |
1/2/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 86 pointsDisappointing, over-priced, did not have the complexity or fullness that I'd like to see at this price. |
| Red |
2007 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Sonoma Countymore |
1/2/2012 - ghoztly wrote: 89 pointsI got to agree with Angusrocks's assessment below. A nice full-bodied red zinfandel that easily beat out the more expensive Charles Krug Cabernet that we also had open at our party. One of my wine friends liked it better as well. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2009 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel "Désirée" Chocolate Dessert WineCalifornia more |
12/17/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 89 pointsChocolate covered cherries with a kick in a glass, very nice. |
| Red |
2009 Owen Roe Syrah Ex UmbrisColumbia Valley more |
12/14/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 89 pointsA very jammy fruit forward Syrah -- blueberry, black cherry, peppercorn, nice must, good acidity, moderate tannins, licorice included in the long finish. A bit on the sweet side for my tastes approaching Aussie Shiraz. |
| Red |
2006 Col SolareColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/5/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 91 pointsA very nice Bordeaux blend featuring smooth, well integrated tannins, cherries, chocolate and that touch of dusty earth that I love. |
| Red |
2008 Valle las Nencias (Durigutti) Malbec ReservaMendoza more |
11/28/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 89 pointsA very nice QPR Malbec. Good dark fruits with earth, licorice and tobacco, ample tannic backbone, good acidity, and long finish. My only knock would be it comes off a tad thin and lacking some complexity. |
| Red - Fortified |
2007 Four Vines Zinfandel PortPaso Robles more |
11/17/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 87 pointsDecent, but a bit too much of that off-sweet cough syrup element to it. |
| Red |
2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
11/17/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 84 pointsGreatly disappointed . This is a very subdued Cab. Dry, lacking fruit, flabby, light bodied, and a finish overpowered by strong notes of licorice, vegetable matter and minerals. Shame on me for dropping $50 on a wine not deserving $15. |
| Red |
2008 St. Francis Merlot Behler VineyardSonoma Valley more |
11/17/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 91 pointsA wonderful Merlot. Smooth, nice fruit balanced with velvety tannins, smoke, earth and chocolate on long finish. Nicely crafted and a great example of what Merlot can be. Take that Miles! |
| Red |
2008 David Bruce Petite Sirah Central Coastmore |
11/9/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 89 pointsVery nice Petite Syrah. Full of fruit, but not to the point of being a fruit bomb, nice spice and some tobacco. Good tannins. Would buy again, but would like to find it around the $15-17 mark, rather than the $20 I paid first go round. |
| Red |
2008 Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Malbec Don NicanorMendoza more |
11/2/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 82 pointsNose: Strong Vanilla and some fruit. Taste: Tart, cigar box, underdeveloped dark fruits, and oakey. This is far from my benchmark 90 Malbecs. Not even a contest compared to the reserve Don Martino I had open before this one. At this price, very disappointed. |
| Red |
2009 Sobon Estate Zinfandel Old VinesAmador County more |
10/27/2011 - ghoztly Does not like this wine: 85 pointsAn over the top fruit bomb, that lacks elegance, structure and tannins. |
| Red |
2007 Two Angels Petite Sirah High Valleymore |
10/25/2011 - ghoztly wrote: 87 pointsInky purple color. Muted nose of dark fruits, vegetable matter and tobacco. Tart black cherry, raspberry and blueberry on first taste, followed by peppercorn, spice and tobacco. Soft tannins and good acidity. This is not a bold wine. It comes across as fairly thin and dry. It's a decent wine, but fairly boring. |
| Red |
2009 Turnbull Old Bull RedOakville Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/25/2011 - ghoztly Likes this wine: 89 pointsA big, full bodied Bordeaux blend that was very enjoyable. Would definitely buy again. |
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