| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate VineyardEdna Valley more |
12/9/2021 - RR47 Likes this wine: 96 pointsOutstanding, mature, perfect timing for magnum. |
| Red |
2008 Vineyard 7 & 8 Cabernet Sauvignon 7Spring Mountain District more |
12/23/2020 - RR47 wrote: 92 pointsNeeds open time, decanted, became very nice. |
| Red |
2002 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Romasmore |
12/14/2020 - RR47 wrote: 92 pointsStill alive, softer, but loved the complexities with age. Last bottle. |
| Red |
2000 Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve SixtineRed Rhone Blend more |
12/16/2020 - RR47 wrote: 87 pointsFading. Muted. Stored correctly since release, |
| Red |
1994 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
12/17/2020 - RR47 wrote: 92 pointsWith air, beautiful aged Beringer Cab. Stored correctly since release. |
| Red |
2003 Viña Almaviva S.A. AlmavivaPuente Alto Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/21/2020 - RR47 Likes this wine: 93 pointsCellared correctly since release. |
| Red |
2003 Château du TertreMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/21/2020 - RR47 Likes this wine: 91 pointsMatched with a chicken dish and a wild rice blend, this complimented both perfectly. The pleasant acidity cut through the side sauce and prepped the mouth for another bite. Nice balance. 5 bottles left from the original 2 cases. |
| Red |
2005 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonRutherford more |
2/24/2020 - RR47 wrote: flawedBadly corked |
| Red |
2003 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/3/2019 - RR47 wrote: 91 pointsAnother very nice 2003. It has aged as hoped, softer, but complex notes on the finish that goes on and on. Stored correctly since purchase, 1 bottle left from case. |
| White |
2006 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Les PerrièresChardonnay more |
10/20/2019 - RR47 wrote: flawedBadly corked, very stinky cork! |
| White |
2009 Louis Jadot MeursaultChardonnay more |
10/20/2019 - RR47 Likes this wine: 88 pointsSlight creaminess in the mouth, that turns fuller with pleasant acidity. Completed a shrimp dinner and cleansed after each bite. Last bottle, stored correctly since release. |
| Red - Fortified |
2007 Niepoort Porto Late Bottled VintagePort Blend more |
12/27/2018 - RR47 wrote: 88 pointsA blast of blackberry/blueberry at first taste, followed by a bit of alcohol. Some acidity, and a long dark fruit finish. Review written at 2nd night tasting. Last bottle. A decent LBV for the price |
| Red |
2001 Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard CommandBarossa more |
11/30/2018 - RR47 Likes this wine: 93 pointsComplex nose, black cherry, cigar, a little tar. Still structured with soft tannins. Dark mature berry in the mouth, balanced throughout, leading to a long wonderful finish. Sadly last bottle. Stored correctly since release. |
| Red |
2015 B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Label North Coastmore |
1/10/2018 - RR47 wrote: 86 pointsPurchased off the shelf in Maui on vacation. Medium red, some light notes of raspberry and cherry. In the mouth some red fruit, but not much in the way of depth |
| Red |
2000 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena EstateNapa Valley more |
12/14/2017 - RR47 wrote: 90 pointsEnjoyable, nicely aged cab, balanced, but time to drink. |
| Red |
1996 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
8/22/2017 - RR47 wrote: 90 pointsPurple with noticeable bricking. Muted nose of black berry, light leather, and slight green notes maybe from the minimal Cabernet Franc. Some fruit in the mouth, but not in balance. Certainly mature and faded from earlier bottles. Ends with light tannins. |
| Rosé |
2013 Booker Vineyard PinkPaso Robles Rosé Blend more |
8/3/2015 - RR47 wrote: 90 pointsNice Grenache blend with a chicken dish. Light red fruit, finished with clean light acidity. |
| Red |
2010 Booker Vineyard Vertigo 22Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
7/19/2017 - RR47 wrote: 94 pointsDark red, minimal bricking. Nose of black cherry, blackberry, a bit of earth. Beautiful in the mouth, balanced red fruit throughout. Long finish, with slight tannins that promise more life. |
| Red |
2008 Stolpman Syrah OriginalsSanta Ynez Valley more |
7/16/2017 - RR47 Likes this wine: 90 pointsDark red, some bricking. Nose of dark berries and pepper. Nice balance throughout. Mid is mature ripe fruit, leading to a 20+ second finish. Very soft tannins and very ready to drink now. Cellared correctly since release. |
| Red |
2004 Château MonbousquetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/13/2017 - RR47 Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis has aged gracefully. Nose has muted, but in the mouth more elegant than earlier bottles. Good with food, tannins soft, ends with a bit of acidity. |
| Red |
1997 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Hillside Reservemore |
5/21/2017 - RR47 wrote: 92 pointsVery alive, balanced throughout, blackberries, blueberries, earth, tobacco, long finish. Wine of the night for 6 guests. Cellared correctly since release. |
| Red |
2008 Chasseur Pinot Noir JoyceSonoma Coast more |
5/31/2017 - RR47 wrote: 92 pointsAmazingly complex. Probably one of the best Chasseur Pinots I have tasted, and have been purchasing for years. Still young, good fruit, earth. Balanced throughout with a long dark cherry finish combined with pleasant light tannins. Cellared correctly since release. |
| Red |
2003 Long Shadows Wineries Cabernet Sauvignon FeatherColumbia Valley more |
5/2/2017 - RR47 Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis has come together nicely and drinking more balanced throughout versus a bottle from about 6 years ago. Similar style to Dunn's Napa Cabs, but not as complex. Guests loved it. |
| Red |
1999 ViaderNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/22/2017 - RR47 Likes this wine: 91 pointsColor, a slightly rusty medium red . Nose dominated by pleasant raspberry and cedar. An elegant Bordeaux blend, balanced throughout. Enjoyable finish that begs another sip. This has stood up very well and certainly at least a few more years left in it. Cellared correctly since release. |
| Red |
2005 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon EstateOakville more |
4/15/2017 - RR47 wrote: 93 pointsNeeds 30 to 60 minutes of open time. Dark red, nose of dark fruits, light smokiness. In balance throughout and begs for another taste. Cellared correctly since release. |
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