| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2011 Domaine Claude Nouveau Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos RousseauPinot Noir more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 91 pointsSuperb value and is drinking so well now. Has an earthiness and decent acidity, alongside the red and black fruit nose and palate. Decent finish on a wine at this price. Good, honest, Burg. You can't ask for more than that. Well done to Fingal Rock in Monmouth for sourcing from this producer. |
| White |
2016 Domaine Maby Lirac Blanc La FermadeWhite Rhone Blend more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 91 pointsDecanter is right to award a "Highly Recommended" - this has a freshness and saline edge to it. Amazing value and a long refined fresh finish. For a sub £10 bottle this is as good as it gets. |
| Red |
2013 Domaine Saint Gayan GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsGood solid Gigondas. All in balance and retains a freshness to complement the fruit. A little closed at this stage, so no rush. Better in 2-3 years. Yapp Brothers. |
| Red |
2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja The Wine Society's Exhibition Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsVina Arana in all but label. Wonderful stuff. Everything you would hope for and expect with this wine. Very nice drinking now but no rush, as this will keep 5-10, and will be all the better for it. Drinking old school Rioja like this at different stages of evolution is a joy. |
| Red |
2014 Domaine des Romarins Côtes du Rhône Villages SignarguesRed Rhone Blend more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsGutsy and honest. Wonderful nose of dark fruits and garigue, an earthiness on the tongue and a satisfying finish. Nothing overblown and retains a nice acidity that keeps this all in balance. Very nice indeed. |
| Red |
2014 Domaine Alary Cairanne Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
9/29/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 84 pointsGreat domaine, but at this stage this is quite thin, short on the tongue and finish. Lovely colour and good aromatics promise much, but overall quite dilute. The vintage got the better of it, me thinks. |
| Red |
2014 Domaine la Soumade RasteauRed Rhone Blend more |
5/7/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 pointsBlueberry and blackberry on the nose, concentrated fruit on the tongue and nice grainy, lingering finish on the palate. Smooth and very satisfying. Very well made and masks the poor vintage. Drinking well now but give it a year and it'll be even better. Scores so far here a little harsh. |
| Red |
2015 Cellier des Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'UchauxGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
5/7/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 88 pointsA Waitrose staple that I've previously not enjoyed that much, but the 2015 does what the critics have said. Punches well above its weight. Fruit forward but with a bit of character and a nice finish. Enough zip and freshness of the vintage to raise this well above its price point. OK so its never going to set the world alight, but, as a mid-week glugger this does the trick. |
| Red |
2014 Moulin des Chênes LiracRed Rhone Blend more |
5/7/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 points90 for juice and QPR. Wonderful S. Rhone blend of red and dark fruits, with a wonderfully smooth palate and lingering finish. Not over-cooked or over-played like some Lirac can be. Alcohol in check too. High percentage of cinsault gives a nice freshness and smoothness to the blend. Lovely. |
| White |
2015 Viña Mayor RuedaVerdejo more |
4/13/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsCrisp, fresh but with a bit of structure & length. Nice acidity with the fruit. Really very good Rueda. Not simply a Rib de D outpost on the make, but a seriously made Rueda in its own right. Buy with confidence. |
| Red |
2015 Joseph Boulard Cairanne Réserve des HospitaliersRed Rhone Blend more |
4/13/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 85 pointsPerfectly serviceable, if uninspiring. Red fruit & nice acidity. Cheap but with a bit more in this vintage. |
| Red |
2010 Baturrica Tarragona Gran ReservaRed Blend more |
2/16/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 50 pointsIf you like a vanilla/fruit mix, then eat some vanilla pods, candied fruit mixed with Ribena and you'll have a liquid that is less sweet and better than this. Awful. Depressing and guaranteed to put you in a bad mood. Don't let the price pull you in. Awful. |
| Red |
2012 E. Guigal Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
2/16/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 pointsIn the UK Majestic is still on the 2012 vintage. Even better with a year or so more behind it. Happy days. |
| Red |
2008 Château Ormes de PezSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/16/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 91 pointsBoy this is drinking well now. From the off go, pop pour and enjoy. Excellent QPR. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine Claude Nouveau Santenay Les Charmes-DessusPinot Noir more |
2/16/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 88 pointsVery good QPR. Agree with the slight smokey overtones but that soon lifts and after an hour or so and its rustic charm comes through, red fruit with a touch of earthiness. Very good. |
| Red |
2014 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Vinsobres Les CornudsRed Rhone Blend more |
2/16/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 points2014 is supposed to be a duff vintage, but not on this showing with Les Cornuds. Has depth, yet freshness and a decent long finish. |
| Red |
2005 Château PotensacMédoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsWonderful. 1 point more for the extra bit of age. Still going strong. |
| Red |
2012 Sottimano Langhe NebbioloLanghe DOC more |
12/31/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 88 pointsLast note captures this well. Floral and red fruit nose. Nice grippy tannins, touch of acidity and decent finish. Still quite primary but all in balance at this stage. Give this some air as after an hour it really lifts in the glass and takes on more depth. Lovely. |
| Red |
2012 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Cune ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
11/13/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 88 pointsSolid and dependable. Good dark fruits with a satisfying acidity, that calls for that lamb. Quite tannic at this stage. Needs a year of so to mellow out. 88, but for value 90. Cheap as chips in Majestic at the moment. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2015 Andreu Suner Binissalem-Mallorca MontenegroRed Blend more |
10/25/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsOriginal, verital and artisan. Drank the 2014 and 2015 during a recent holiday in Mallorca. This is tasty, well made, well integrated with a nice, zippy and mineral finish. Not the most complex of wines but there is non of the over oak-aged, poorly balanced wine that rushes to shout its crianza/reserve status. Just the maker trying to give genuine expression to the Montenegre grape. In my book he's done so very well. Reminds me of a Morgon in a strange way. Buy and try for yourself. Remarkable value. |
| Red |
2014 Andreu Suner Binissalem-Mallorca MontenegroRed Blend more |
10/25/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsOriginal, verital and artisan. Drank the 2014 and 2015 during a recent holiday in Mallorca. This is tasty, well made, well integrated with a nice, zippy and mineral finish. Not the most complex of wines but there is non of the over oak-aged, poorly balanced wine that rushes to shout its crianza/reserve status. Just the maker trying to give genuine expression to the Montenegre grape. In my book he's done so very well. Reminds me of a Morgon in a strange way. Buy and try for yourself. Remarkable value. |
| Red |
2004 Château La Tour de MonsMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/25/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 88 pointsYes there is still something there. All on the wane but with enough fruit & acidity to hold up. Very satisfying aged B'x if a little past it. Really there is nothing not to like here. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Les LongeroiesPinot Noir more |
10/7/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 90 pointsThis has now taken on a more oaky nose and taste. Has plenty more time left. Strangely at the moment with the oak well blended in with the fruit, this reminds me of a classic, aged Rioja (Tondonia with ten years behind it springs to mind). A shame it was my last bottle as I'd love to see how this evolved over the next 5-6 years. Wonderful stuff. |
| Red |
2004 Château Marquis de TermeMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/7/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 pointsFruit, tannins, colour all on the wane a little but if you prefer it that way rather than fruit forward and green, then you'll be happy with this. In short, decent, mature minor Bordeaux and I loved it. Nose is holding up as little more than the other elements and the finish is a little short, but, to be expected at this stage. Glad I left it but drink up. |
| Red |
2012 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero Joven RobleTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
10/7/2016 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 pointsWith a little more time behind it, this has now taken on more character and is drinking very well. With some aeration this all comes together nicely. Bold fruit, soft tannins and very drinkable. Great nose too. Nothing too over done at this stage in its maturation. |
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