| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
10/12/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 92 pointsDrinking well right now. A bit more tannic than most Sonoma Pinots with dark red fruit and tart cherry and a touch of earthiness. |
| White |
2019 Trefethen Dry RieslingOak Knoll District more |
6/19/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 90 pointsNice balance of lemon and pineapple with grassy undertones. Solid expression of a dry California Riesling. |
| Red |
2014 Agnitio Wines Pinot Noir Walala VineyardSonoma Coast more |
5/28/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 92 pointsThe 2014 is in a great place right now. Fruit forward with dark cherry overtones complimented by slight earthy undertones. Deep flavors and typical Sonoma style. Wish I bought more a few years ago as this is my last bottle. |
| White |
2017 Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Max ReservaAconcagua Valley more |
3/31/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 pointsLight to medium body. Pear and green citrus with a touch of minerality. Not a typical Sauvignon Blanc when compared to other new world types. Pretty tasty nonetheless and would purchase again. |
| Red |
2016 Ken Brown Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hillsmore |
2/5/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 91 pointsNice balance of ripe red fruit and earth undertones. Classic Sta Rita Hills and a wonderful wine for the price. |
| Red |
2017 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani RanchSonoma Valley more |
2/2/2021 - Jsmithbim wrote: 91 pointsWonderful balance of tart cherry, strawberry and earth tones with just a touch of spice. Nicely balanced Zin to enjoy with a steak |
| Red |
2014 Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon Sori Bricco VineyardDiamond Mountain more |
10/24/2020 - Jsmithbim wrote: 90 pointsDrinking nicely. Needs some time to open up with tannins running hot. Settled down after sitting in the glass for 30-45 min. Nice dark fruit with just a hint of oak. |
| Red |
2015 Vine Cliff Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
6/6/2020 - Jsmithbim wrote: 93 pointsDrinking beautifully right now. Classic Oakville Cab with light oak, chocolate undertones and just the right balance of fruit and tannins. |
| White |
2016 Marcel Servin ChablisChardonnay more |
3/30/2020 - Jsmithbim wrote: 88 pointsA little too sweet for my taste on the front end with notes of pineapple and vanilla. Finished the bottle the next day and tasted much more lively and refreshing. |
| Red |
2010 Argiano Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
2/29/2020 - Jsmithbim wrote: 92 pointsDrinking nicely right now and will continue to evolve. Tart cherry, raspberry and a hint of chocolate with subtle oak. Much better than the last bottle I opened in 17 and will hold off a little longer before I open the next one. |
| Red |
2008 BOND MatriarchNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2019 - Jsmithbim wrote: 95 points2008 is drinking wonderfully right now. Awesome mix of red and dark fruit, balanced with just neigh tannin. This is my last bottle of the 08 and am happy I decided not to sit on it any longer as I think it is right where it needs to be. Enjoy!! |
| Red |
2015 Blue Rock Baby BlueAlexander Valley Red Blend more |
12/21/2017 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 pointsdecent blend for the price. nice dark fruit overtones, low on tannins, very little spice. good every day drinker. |
| Red |
2010 Argiano Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
8/9/2017 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 pointsthis needs some time or a long decant. first taste was overly acidic and not much fruit. 2 hours later, the dark fruit and chocolate over tones kicked in. will be holding off for some time in my remaining bottles but expect good things. |
| Red |
2010 Amapola Creek Zinfandel Monte RossoSonoma Valley more |
8/24/2016 - Jsmithbim wrote: 91 pointsDrinking beautifully right now. Nice balance of cherry and strawberry fruit with a hint of tartness - more so than a typical Zin and not as "jammy". |
| Red |
2010 The MascotNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/15/2016 - Jsmithbim wrote: 92 pointsIf you have enjoyed prior Mascot vintages then you know what to except as this does not disappoint. Same well balanced dark fruit with a bit more red fruit than the others and semi sweet chocolate undertones. Has the right amount of tannins to offset. Drinking a little young right now and will be even more delicious down the road. |
| Red |
2011 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir MirabaiDundee Hills more |
12/30/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 pointsStraightforward Oregon Pinot. Tart cherry and cranberry fruit, medium body, opens up nicely after a couple of hours. Next day was completely different as dark cherry fruit came through and more earth undertones appeared. Drinking a little young right now. |
| Red |
2009 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo MonfallettoNebbiolo more |
11/23/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 90 pointsThis wine is drinking nicely right now. Dark fruit with cocoa undertones and a nice tart fruit splash. Should improve with time but I liked the freshness of what is still a pretty young wine. |
| Red |
2011 Ghiomo Barbera d'Alba Lavaimore |
11/14/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 90 pointsThis is a wonderful Barbera and at this price point spectacular. Medium body and wonderful as a drink alone or paired with standard Italian fare. Nice dark and tart fruit balance with hint of oak and spice. |
| Red |
2013 Clos Henri Pinot Noir Petit ClosMarlborough more |
11/12/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 84 pointsThere isn't much of anything going on with this wine. Tart cherry, lighter bodied, no meaningful structure. I didn't expect much for the price but thought there would be more to it. Will use the rest of the bottle for a beef marinade. |
| Red |
2010 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
10/27/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 93 pointsI know the idea is to wait on these, but after receiving my mixed 2010 Brunello shipment from an Enoteca in Italy I couldn't resist. Yes, this will improve with time, and yes, it is drinking great right now. Beautiful balance of sweetness and tartness of cherry/cranberry fruit with a nice hint of smokey, earthy spice. I decanted for an hour and it continued to evolve over time. It's hard to wait to enjoy this again but I will hold off and sample each year until I run out. 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black ChickenOak Knoll District more |
8/24/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 90 pointsThis is a solid Zin. Nice blend of dark fruit, without tasting too jammy, with some spice and herbal undertones. Although it has a high alcohol content, it was at all overpowering and was really nicely balanced. I did decant for an hour before pouring. I liked this one. |
| Red |
2009 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Pinot Noir Vandal VineyardCarneros more |
8/15/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 92 pointsThis is drinking nicely again. Much improved since my last bottle. Medium bodied with cherry and cranberry notes with a hint of spice. This has the structure you would expect from a Burgundy, yet, is as easy drinking as typical Sonoma Pinot. I've enjoyed drinking 3 bottles of this over the past 3 years and thought I enjoyed it the most first time around as the 2nd bottle was a bit of a disappointment. My last bottle was a true pleasure. |
| Red |
2012 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir ProvocateurWillamette Valley more |
8/1/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 88 pointsCherry and cranberry dominate with a slight earthy tone. A bit tight at first. This is a nice mid weight Pinot for the price. |
| Red |
2010 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Pauillac Réserve SpécialeRed Bordeaux Blend more |
7/15/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 pointsGive this some time. Although there are nice dark fruit flavors and spice coming through, it's being overpowered by the strong tannins right now. Still a solid wine but not living up to its potential quite yet. |
| Red |
2012 Prisoner Wine Company SaldoCalifornia Zinfandel more |
6/5/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 84 pointsThis wine is a dark fruit fruit sugar bomb. Very little spice notes and not much structure. Drank on its own and may have paired better with with some meat and cheese snacks but would not have held up to a steak or burger or anything else you might typically drink red zin with. |
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