| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
5/1/2022 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: NRWell integrated wine now. Pnp - didn't need much time to open up. Not sure I'd hold it much longer |
| White |
2013 Spottswoode Sauvignon BlancNorth Coast more |
5/1/2022 - Jmb4263 wrote: NRDrinking very well. Always impressed how well these wines hold up over time. Good acidity, floral and fruit notes. Still has a bit more time but I think its in a great place now. |
| White |
2014 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Trout Gulch VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
12/19/2020 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsi wish i had more. still quite a bit of minerality and acid. quite a bit of time to go but drinking really well right now |
| Red |
2009 Qupé Syrah Bien Nacido Hillside EstateSanta Maria Valley more |
12/13/2020 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsdrinking well now but still has significant time ahead of it. decanted for 1-2 hrs. was better on day 2. |
| Red |
2007 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
11/15/2020 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsdrinking well now but more time to go. decanted for ~2 hrs |
| White |
2015 Ceritas Chardonnay Peter Martin RaySanta Cruz Mountains more |
11/15/2020 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 90 pointsPerfect pairing with lobster. Drinking well now but has plenty of time to go. |
| White |
2013 Robert Keenan Winery ChardonnaySpring Mountain District more |
11/15/2020 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 90 pointsBig fan of aged chardonnay and this was a great example of well integrated oak and mature fruit. Drinking very well right now. I'd drink sooner rather than later as I think its at its peak |
| Red |
1994 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/22/2019 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointspopped and poured. needed 5-10 mins to let the "dust" and age taste lift but still has nice fruit to it. a bit of leather and aging notes. a beautiful wine |
| Red |
2012 L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Franc Estate Seven Hills VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
9/1/2019 - Jmb4263 wrote: 93 pointsDrinking very well now. Needed about 30 mins to open but has a lovely balance of fruit and earth. Could hold but its so good right now. Wish I had more. |
| Red |
2013 Robert Keenan Winery Zinfandel Napa Valleymore |
9/1/2019 - Jmb4263 wrote: NRNeeds time to open after opening. After an hour, its started to open up. I think its in a closed space but the others I was with enjoyed it. |
| Red |
2011 Gramercy Cellars Grenache Alder Ridge VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
2/24/2019 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 92 pointsdrinking beautifully now. bright fruit, smooth and very yummy. |
| Red |
2006 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne VineyardSt. Helena Petite Sirah more |
9/9/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 93 pointsSimilar to other tasting notes. Black fruits, menthol, very well integrated for a PS. Can't taste the high alcohol %. Drinking well now but will go years |
| Red |
2010 Gramercy Cellars Front & CenterWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/9/2018 - Jmb4263 wrote: 88 pointsDecanted for about an hour. Wine needed time to open. Seemed a bit disjointed and not as smooth as other Gramercy wines |
| Red |
2011 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir ReserveSonoma Coast more |
9/3/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDrinking well now - integrated, bright and smooth |
| Red |
2006 Copain Pinot Noir Tous EnsembleAnderson Valley more |
7/29/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsPleasantly surprised at how well this wine was showing. Earth and minerality with a bit of fruit |
| White |
2009 Tablas Creek RoussannePaso Robles more |
7/23/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery well integrated. Golden in color. A lighter aged roussanne with notes of honey, pear and minerality. Drinking very well now |
| White |
2012 Copain Chardonnay Brosseau VineyardChalone more |
7/16/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsOne of my favorite Copain bottlings that always evolves with more time in the bottle. Drinking well now |
| Red |
2008 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain Districtmore |
7/16/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis is the 4th bottle I've had of this wine and it just keeps getting better. Classic Spring Mtn cab with fruit and structure. Drinking beautifully now, but has significant aging potential |
| Red |
2012 Booker Vineyard Syrah FracturePaso Robles more |
7/16/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeautiful wine that's drinking very well right now. Fruit forward and smooth. |
| Red |
2011 Copain Pinot Noir "En Bas" KiserAnderson Valley more |
5/20/2018 - Jmb4263 wrote: 92 pointsTime is doing this wine well. Will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Glad I have more! |
| Red |
2011 Justin Vineyards & Winery IsoscelesPaso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/20/2018 - Jmb4263 wrote: 91 pointsOpen two hours before drinking. Drinking quite well now. |
| Red |
2011 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon YverdonSpring Mountain District more |
5/19/2018 - Jmb4263 wrote: 92 pointsDrinking really well right now. Decanted for an hour before drinking |
| Red |
2010 Chappellet Cabernet FrancNapa Valley more |
5/12/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 92 pointsdrinking very well right now. beautiful, typical cab franc nose. bright fruit, smooth wine |
| Red |
2008 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo VineyardRussian River Valley more |
3/5/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsLovely nose. Pnp. Mature zin but still has acidity with a brightness on the nose. Really glad I got to try this wine with more time on it |
| Red |
2010 Gramercy Cellars MourvèdreColumbia Valley more |
3/5/2018 - Jmb4263 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for 1.5 hrs. Drinking well now. |
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