| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Apothic RedCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/22/2010 - Billyray wrote: 87 pointsPicked this up at L.A. Wine Co. Plenty of fruit in the nose that goes well to the palet. Soft mouth feel and light in the finish. Wine Advocate give it 87, and I have to agree. |
| Red |
2008 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Diamond Collection Silver LabelMonterey County more |
1/17/2010 - Billyray wrote: 81 pointsAs far as Pinot's goes this is a little weak. Nice nose but thats about it.nick_pivonka is spot on with his review. More like a Rose. Given as a gift over the holidays but we're not likely to pick one up in the future. |
| Red |
2003 Ramos Pinto Douro AdrianoRed Blend more |
3/24/2009 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsThis 2003 got better while waiting to be opened . Plenty of FRUIT. Nice texture on the palate. Soft finish.. |
| Red |
2003 St. Francis ClaretSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/28/2008 - Billyray wrote: 79 pointsNot one of their better efforts but ok for a BevMo special. Some fruit, big acid, not much of a finish. |
| Red |
2006 A to Z Wineworks Pinot NoirOregon more |
12/25/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsCherry in the nose. High acid as expected but not harsh. Very light finish. Nice compliment to the Christmas Ham. |
| Red |
2006 Louis Latour Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
8/27/2008 - Billyray wrote: flawedThis had to be a spoiled bottle or this is some really bad Pinot. Bitter and watery right out of the bottle. Little or no fruit. Tried to enjoy some very nice Alaska salmon but this particular pinot did not compliment this meal at all. Poured it down the drain next morning!! |
| Red |
2005 Château DucluzeauListrac-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/20/2008 - Billyray wrote: 84 pointsTaninc in the nose and on the palate. Opens up nicely and fruit emerges after a bit. Lots of Cab to begin with but a light finish. Very nice compliment to Lamb Chops! |
| Red |
2006 Guenoc Victorian ClaretNorth Coast Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/17/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsVery nice blend. Medium color Not heavy, medium body....not a big fruit forward wine and light on the palate and finish. Puts me in mind of a Pinot but slighly richer. On special at BevMo...would probably buy again. |
| Red |
2004 Fisher Vineyards CameronNapa Valley Red Blend more |
7/17/2008 - Billyray wrote: 91 pointsNice Cab/Merlot blend from the Fisher family. Full bodied with fruit that stays from nose to finish. |
| White |
2006 Black Mountain Vineyard Pinot Grigio Harlow HeightsCalifornia more |
7/4/2008 - Billyray wrote: 88 pointsVery nice PG from good old Trader Joe's. Moving my earlier rating up a few notches for this very light white. Loads of Apple in the nose. Light on the palate but with enough fruit there to make it a very refreshing summer sipper. If your a PG fan, this is a pretty good QPR . |
| Red |
2006 Viña Cobos Malbec FelinoLujan de Cuyo more |
7/4/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsThis was our first try of this Malbec from Vina Cabos. As with others from this producer, we were not disapointed in this offering. Decanted for some time before serving this offered deep color, big fruit in the nose that carried on to the palate with jam and berry. |
| White |
2006 Mouton Cadet BlancBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
6/29/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsAmber color, citrus and apple on the palate, light but lingering finish. |
| Red |
2005 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon UnityNapa Valley more |
5/24/2008 - Billyray wrote: 92 pointsDeep color, rich texture, earth, cocoa and jam on the palate. Bigger than "Cameron" ....our Fisher favorite but equaly as drinkable. Following RP's advice, will let it set till 2009. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla Wrongo DongoMonastrell, Mourvèdre more |
5/7/2008 - Billyray wrote: 82 pointsThis is a fun wine for the QPR. Clear ruby color, Cherry-like, not too fruity and tanic on the palate. Little finish but not harsh in the mouth. Drinks well and is a nice warm up to something more full bodied......and the Name......amost worth the price. |
| Red |
2005 Erna Schein Behren's Family ReserveSpring Mountain District Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/7/2008 - Billyray wrote: 93 pointsEarthy nose, deep inky color, lots of fruit and rich texture on the palate make this one of the great blends from Les Behrens. At $75.00 and only 300 cases out there, this is not an 'every day' quaffer, but should be enjoyed with a fine meal or a tasting. It really does stand out as a remarkable mix of Bordeuax varietals. I'm glad I have another in the wine closet. |
| Red |
2006 Tait The Ball BusterBarossa Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
4/3/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsLast bottle of the evening (after many) nice fruit, not much of a finish this late in the evening.....too many others before it, But still a nice drinkable blend. |
| Red |
2006 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois RedCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/2/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsStill a great blend |
| Red |
2004 Girard Winery ArtistryNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/23/2008 - Billyray wrote: 89 pointsVery nice nose.... berry, jam, ...sharp on the palate but with fruit still present...tanins linger giving it a great finish. Just gets better after it opens up. Pour it and let it wake up in the glass a while. |
| Red |
2006 Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon CocodriloMendoza more |
3/20/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsVery nice Cab at this QPR. Berry and Oak with a nice long finish. |
| White |
2006 J. Rochioli Sauvignon BlancRussian River Valley more |
3/10/2008 - Billyray wrote: 91 pointsBig hit of Apple in the nose then citrus on the palate with a light finish that cools like mint. Great first course white. |
| Red |
2005 Erna Schein CemeteryNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon more |
3/10/2008 - Billyray wrote: 92 pointsAgain a great blend (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot) from Les Behrens. Deep rich color with an abunance of fruit on the nose. Plum, cocoa, & earth give way to a full bodied richness on the palate. We got to the bottle late after Martini's and a "Rochioli" Sav/Blanc so the finish was softend. Alone these ES blends have a lingering palate, finish strong and really stand up well to a rich menu. Next time we'll skip the Martini's |
| Red |
2006 Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc Coastal Estatesmore |
3/5/2008 - Billyray wrote: 82 pointsJust a hint of fruit that passes quickly over the palate. Not bad for the QPR. Decent Pinot for that everyday occasion. Went well with Alfredo. |
| Red |
2006 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois RedCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
2/19/2008 - Billyray wrote: 85 pointsGreat QPR for this Red Blend. Listed as a Zinfandel Blend but the Merlot comes through right away. Oak, cocoa, and a smokey nose give way to a soft texture on the palate and an easy finish more like the Zin. Nice "trio". |
| Red |
2005 Ramos Pinto Douro AdrianoRed Blend more |
2/7/2008 - Billyray wrote: 88 pointsHard to beat the QPR for this fine douro from Ramos Pinto. Fruity nose of berry and plum stays on the palate and carries right through to a very light finish finish. The 2003 has a little more body but this one drinks well now and will likely be even better later. |
| Red |
2004 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Fortuna VineyardOakville more |
2/3/2008 - Billyray wrote: 90 pointsBig fruit up front stays throught the finish. Earthy and lots of body. |
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