| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2015 A. Rafanelli ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
11/25/2020 - awinestory wrote: 91 pointsSaving this bottle for the "right" occasion, then a friend raided my cellar and opened it! My plan was to keep it for a summer grill in 2021 to show off with meat or very charred salmon. |
| White - Off-dry |
2004 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
4/5/2020 - awinestory Likes this wine: 89 pointsAnticipated for many years opening the bottle. Surprised to see some mold on the outer edge of the cork but inner portion of cork fine, wine is sound. |
| Red |
2005 Château BourgneufPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/24/2019 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsTasting now after a decade in the cellar. Pleasant surprise at how fresh and vibrant the wine is. Racy acidity and minerality in the form of iron so many discussed. Tannins are corduroy more than velvet, yet with lots of texture. Moderate complexity and length on the finish. |
| White |
2013 Dirler-Cade Riesling KesslerAlsace Grand Cru more |
8/11/2019 - awinestory Likes this wine: 89 pointsDelicious with zesty acidity offsetting the sugar |
| Rosé |
2016 Caves d'Esclans Rock AngelCôtes de Provence Rosé Blend more |
7/27/2019 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsComparing it side by side to Les Clans. |
| Red |
2014 Domaine Dujac Morey St. DenisPinot Noir more |
4/21/2019 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsMedium garnet color. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity. 13.5% well integrated with concentrated ripe black fruit (blackberries and black cherries). Judicious use of a third new French oak (spice). Interesting notes of spiced black tea. Finesse and long length of finish |
| Red |
2015 Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Sexy BeastMcLaren Vale more |
4/17/2019 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsVery opaque purple. Aroma of ripe plum cassis blueberry. Bright acidity and velvet tannins. Ripe fruit Balance showcased by excellent integration of ripe black fruit and oak |
| Red |
2009 Francesco Sobrero Barolo Ciabot TanasioNebbiolo more |
4/14/2019 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsDeep garnet color, rich aromas of red/black fruit and oak, full bodied wine with velvet tannins and bright acidity. Good balance and moderately long length of finish. Agree can use more bottle age, yet also fine to drink at present. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2015 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut-LieuChenin Blanc more |
3/10/2019 - awinestory Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery classic wine with high acidity offset by some residual sugar. Marzipan and ginger and a luscious texture. Long length of finish. Good tension from the acidity and what is perceived as a streak of intense minerality. The Chenin character comes through in the range of apple flavors (quince, red apple, green apple) lanolin, and acidity. In this case also the mouthfeel. |
| White |
2012 Dragonette Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Vogelzang VineyardHappy Canyon of Santa Barbara more |
2/9/2019 - awinestory wrote: 91 pointsA very rich, tropical expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Velvet texture and mango/pineapple aromas and flavors. Long length of finish. Originally tasted in a blind tasting against a NZ and French SB. Hard to place but delicious. |
| White |
2015 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru VaulorentChardonnay more |
12/31/2018 - awinestory wrote: 89 pointsVery rich and expressive wine with precise aromas of ripe juicy meyer lemon and a long length of finish. Clever lees work as there is no oak at all in this wine (stainless steel fermentation and maturation). Yet the wine has a toasty quality and suggestion of vanilla. |
| White - Off-dry |
1994 Carl Ehrhard Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
12/31/2018 - awinestory wrote: 88 pointsI blind tasted this wine, now over 24 years old, with its young 2017 dry sibling. Because of its age and lack of definitive aroma, it does not broadly announce itself as Riesling. That said, there was a strong apple character, and the combination of its low 9% abv and off dry nature suggested Riesling and other varietals like Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc that use botrytized grapes. Wine shows the power of Riesling to age. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Les Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs Extra BrutChardonnay more |
12/25/2018 - awinestory wrote: 89 pointsRereading my note from 2011 still stands true. Tangy acidity and curious richness for Blanc de Blancs. Complex. Long rich pointed finish |
| Red |
2014 Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Javernières Les ImpenitentsGamay more |
12/19/2018 - awinestory Likes this wine: 91 pointsFabulous expression of Morgon with intense minerality and expression of terroir. Intense black fruits, vibrant acidity, and velvet tannins. Long length of finish. |
| White |
2014 Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny-MontrachetChardonnay more |
12/16/2018 - awinestory wrote: 90 points13% abv balanced by tangy med+ acidity and concentrated ripe fruit. Long length of finish and finesse. Touch (25 - 30 %) new French oak gives some structure and aromas/flavors of vanilla. |
| Red |
1982 Château TalbotSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/15/2018 - awinestory wrote: 92 pointsVibrant. Still freah. 13% abv balanced by black concentrated fruit and medium acidity. Long finish. |
| Red |
2014 Hubert Lignier Gevrey-ChambertinPinot Noir more |
10/10/2018 - awinestory Likes this wine: 89 pointsGood balance between tart medium plus acidity and ripe balaclava and red cherry fruit. Silky tannins and restrained use of new French oak |
| Red |
2014 Domaine Denis Bachelet Côte de Nuits VillagesPinot Noir more |
9/14/2018 - awinestory Likes this wine: 89 pointsImpressive and punching above its weight as a cote de nuits village. Succulent black fruits (boysenberry, loganberry) and velvet tannins. Lots of texture. Moderately long finish and much complexity demonstrated y nuances iflavor. |
| Red |
2014 Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Favorites Vieilles VignesPinot Noir more |
9/14/2018 - awinestory Likes this wine: 89 pointsBright translucent garnet color. Aromas of framboise, red cherry, violet and fresh turned earth. Fresh acidity. Tannins have slightly more texture than silk. Long length of finish. Very enjoyable now at four years of age and can improve. |
| White - Off-dry |
2015 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling AnrechtMosel Saar Ruwer more |
8/15/2018 - awinestory wrote: 89 pointsFloral/ripe fruit aromatics and the moderate alcohol is balanced well by ripe orchard fruit and zesty acidity. Sense of minerality. Moderate long length of finish. Relatively good quality for the price. |
| Red |
2015 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
8/14/2018 - awinestory wrote: 91 pointsFirst thought is the perfumed floral (violet) nose, then the structured yet velvet tannins. The acidity is medium+ and uplifting, very balanced with the ripe fruit and judicious use of old oak. Outstanding vintage. I deduced correctly there was less than 80% grenache (it is 70) but did not expect the other native varietals. Needs time to air. |
| White |
2016 Paul Pernot et ses Fils Bourgogne BlancChardonnay more |
7/17/2018 - awinestory wrote: 89 pointsEnticing aromas of lemon verbena and cream. Very rich, moderately full body, yet stony minerality. Moderately long length of finish and finesse. Good intensity of flavor. |
| Red |
2015 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-ChampignyCabernet Franc more |
5/18/2018 - awinestory wrote: 90 pointsAt cdg airport. 12;5 abv balanced by ripe cherry and cassis fruit. Zesty acidity |
| White |
2013 Laurent Habrard Crozes-Hermitage BlancWhite Rhone Blend more |
3/3/2018 - awinestory wrote: 89 pointsThis is a fabulous wine for those who understand and appreciate the particular style. A deliberate oily/viscous texture, honeyed grilled chestnut aromas, and nuances of flavor that include buttered baked apple and pear. Long length of finish. Perfect with lobster and butter. Moderate acidity. I'm going to compare with oaked Chenin Blanc and Pinot Gris. |
| Red |
2012 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru TeuronsPinot Noir more |
2/18/2018 - awinestory Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery well structured with firm tannins and savory cherry liqueur fruit integrated intto the oak. 13.5 abv balanced by the lively acidity and juducious use of new french ooak. Taste of terroir here |
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