| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
12/25/2014 - storysworld wrote: 84 pointsWas expecting a heck of a lot more from this producer in what was supposed to be a good vintage. |
| Red |
2008 Krutz Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
6/10/2014 - storysworld wrote: 80 pointsNot sure if I opened this early but gave it some air time and it felt out of balance and didn't go down smooth. Bummer. |
| Red |
2010 Stuhlmuller Vineyards ZinfandelAlexander Valley more |
9/1/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 89 pointsNot much of a tannic presence, this is ready to go and not something you want to lay down for too long. Very good on night 1, the kind of bottle you bring to a party and everyone will find enjoyable. Wasn't nearly as enjoyable on night 2 though. |
| Red |
2010 Keating Zinfandel Buchignani VineyardDry Creek Valley more |
8/28/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 92 pointsSame experience as my January 2013 note, excellent juice. |
| Red |
2010 Scholium Project Sandlands Tom DelbarbaContra Costa County Carignane, Carignan more |
8/5/2014 - storysworld wrote: 90 pointsAs others have stated, this needs time. Opening an evening in advance goes a long way as night 2 this was great stuff. Earthy undertones with lush fruit all there and a nice long finish. |
| Red |
2010 Stefania Nueva Casa de los PadresSanta Cruz Mountains Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
7/21/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 92 pointsBetter than my first note last year. Great stuff and one of my favorite values. |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Zinfandel Hearts Desire Selection GeyservilleSonoma County more |
6/17/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 88 pointsPNIELSEN has this description right on. I'll add some tobacco notes that I picked up on night 2. Nice wine. |
| White |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon BlancSonoma County more |
6/3/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 92 pointsHere's one I wish I would have backed the truck up on. Fantastic juice! |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Dolinsek RanchRussian River Valley Red Blend more |
5/26/2014 - storysworld wrote: 89 pointsVery solid crowd pleaser, not the cream of the Bedrock crop, but something most will enjoy. |
| Red |
2007 Ridge Syrah Lytton EstateDry Creek Valley more |
5/18/2014 - storysworld wrote: 88 pointsEnjoyable with plenty of life left in the tank. Will sit on my remaining bottle for 3-5 more years though. |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Papera RanchRussian River Valley more |
5/20/2014 - storysworld wrote: 92 pointsNot much to add that hasn't already been said. In a great spot right now. |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Carignane Buchignani RanchSonoma County more |
5/11/2014 - storysworld wrote: 90 pointsExcellent on its own or paired with food thanks to its perfect balance. Great QPR too! Perfect drinker now, no need to sit on this. |
| Red |
2009 Ridge Zinfandel Buchignani RanchSonoma County more |
5/2/2014 - storysworld wrote: 83 pointsJust pleasant, not much different than my note from a year ago. |
| White |
2013 Quivet Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Tench VineyardNapa Valley more |
4/24/2014 - storysworld wrote: 84 pointsGotta say this was my least enjoyable Quivet bottling I've had. That being said, a fantastic nose with floral notes, citrus, pear all present, but on the palate it just didn't stack up to the expectation built up by the nose. Didn't find it overly hot as some others have, but still possibly not my style of SB. An unpleasant bitterness present too. Will give my other bottle some time. |
| Red |
2010 Ridge Carignane Buchignani RanchSonoma County more |
4/20/2014 - storysworld wrote: 90 pointsA very nice bottle that you don't have to overthink. Not terribly complex but really juicy and tasty fruit. A little spice there too. Nice medium finish, very enjoyable. No need to let this sit around. Drink up in the next couple years. |
| Red |
2007 Ridge Petite Sirah Dynamite Hill York Creek VineyardsSpring Mountain District more |
4/14/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 91 pointsQuite aromatic on the PnP with rich dark fruit bursting out. Slightly tannic out of the bottle, but these dissipate quickly and by night 2 are almost completely resolved. On night 1, I found myself slightly confused on whether I liked this or not, there were elements I liked (the aromatics, the luscious fruit), but there were other elements (a bit tart, out of balance acidity) that were putting me off. By night 2, it all became clear, this evolved into a very elegant, lighter styled and smooth glass of wine. I was left wanting more. |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho VineyardContra Costa County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/8/2014 - storysworld wrote: 91 pointsHmmm...a very different experience than others. Perfumed berries on the initial pop, but a prominent almost Pinot-like, earthy, funkiness on the nose. This persisted throughout the night at all stages of the evolution. Lighter in style, but with a nice peppered spice for the 1st hour or so. Hints of tea leaves and tobacco also there. Interesting layers here, an elegant wine. Curious to see where this goes in the next few years. |
| Red |
2008 Keating Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III VineyardRutherford more |
4/3/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is still young IMO. Needed at least 2+ hours to open up, but once it did, VERY nice!Intense cherry with an almost candied nose to it, in a good way. Still very primary. Some hints of licorice and tobacco there too. Soft and smooth tannins, nice balance of acids. Looking forward to seeing where my remaining two bottles go in the years ahead. |
| Red |
2009 Ridge Zinfandel Carmichael RanchSonoma County more |
3/23/2014 - storysworld wrote: 91 pointsSmooth comes to mind, easy drinker. This is the bottle you bring to the party full of non-wine drinkers and listen to everyone say it's the best bottle of Zinfandel they've ever had. And while it does have good fruit and a beautiful nose, it lacks the complexity and stuffing of the Geyserville. At its peak, drink up now. |
| Red |
2005 Ridge 40th Vintage GeyservilleSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/18/2014 - storysworld Likes this wine: 93 pointsA phenomenal Ridge zin and a model of what I like my zin to be. A wonderful aroma of perfectly ripened berries with just a touch of oak at the start. A nice note of spice/herbs present on entry with just enough of a soft tannic bite. Love the layers of complexity here as it evolves through the evening. I could drink this every week! |
| Red |
2009 Ridge Zinfandel Old SchoolAlexander Valley more |
3/2/2014 - storysworld wrote: 88 pointsUp front the alcohol is quite apparent with your nose near the glass and not in a good way. After a little time in the glass, it opens up a bit and smooths out. Nice ripe, dark fruited berries are there with a solid balance of acidity. Not a tannic wine at all at this time. Solid wine. |
| Rosé |
2011 Ridge Carignane Rosé Whitten RanchSonoma County more |
3/5/2014 - storysworld Does not like this wine: 86 pointsA bit too dry for my taste as a stand alone drinker. First time around I had this paired with a corn chowder and thought it went down much smoother. |
| Red |
2000 Vino Bambino Pinot NoirCarneros more |
2/19/2014 - storysworld wrote: 93 pointsHonestly had no expectations going in, but thoroughly enjoyed the evolution from the moment the cork was pulled till the bottle was consumed at the end of the night. Prominent cherry aromas with just the right amount of that signature Pinot funk which does burn off within the hour. Smooth initial mouthfeel with a dusty tree barkish finish on the PnP. After 30 min in the glass, that finish is gone and replaced with an equally satisfying luscious alternative. Completely bummed I don't have more of this. |
| Red |
2003 West Wines Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveDry Creek Valley more |
2/16/2014 - storysworld wrote: 93 pointsJust fantastic! Dark fruit with silky smooth tannins and a great finish. No need to hold this back any longer, drink up. |
| Red |
2006 Ridge Grenache Lytton EstateDry Creek Valley more |
2/14/2014 - storysworld wrote: 87 pointsMuch prefer the 05 to the 06 of this bottling. Less balanced than the 05. A pleasant drinker still but I've come to expect more from my Ridge wines. |
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