| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Jolie-Laide Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier Shake RidgeAmador County Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
6/29/2021 - Aurelius Likes this wine: 92 pointsPure, clean fruit. Not a single off note. Tannins are soft, finish is clean. Drinking beautifully now. This is a finesse wine, no oak. Love it. |
| White |
2015 Albet i Noya Penedès El FanioXarello more |
7/15/2017 - Aurelius Likes this wine: 90 pointsTasted this at the winery and loved it; brought two bottles home on the plane and the journey didn't hurt it at all. For the price, this can't be beat - it's a delicious everyday food-friendly wine. Aged in stainless AND concrete, it has a great balance of fruit and acidity. |
| Red |
2004 Ridge GeyservilleSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/28/2014 - Aurelius Likes this wine: 89 points10 years of bottle aging did this wine well. Nor ordinarily a big Calif. zin fan, but this one was superbly balanced along with copious amounts of fruit and enough acidity to be food friendly. A terrific pour for Thanksgiving. |
| White |
2009 Bodegas Naia Rueda NaiadesVerdejo more |
10/12/2013 - Aurelius Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis wine just knocked my socks off. I would never guess it was Verdejo. It is similar to a burgundy - body with stone fruits and minerality. Yes there's oak, but not it's in balance. This is a beautiful wine. Thanks to Jason at Ya Ya's in Denver for recommending it (just bought 1/2 case). |
| White |
2011 Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Sicilia LalùciGrillo more |
5/17/2013 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsBright, fresh, acidic, food-friendly, Sicilian. Could drink this wine every single day of my life and be happy. |
| Red |
2005 Trust Syrah Walla Walla Valleymore |
5/15/2013 - Aurelius wrote: 92 pointsWorth cellaring as long as we did; this was like a Cote-Rotie with Washington flair. A perfect pairing with a smoked turkey breast. |
| Red |
2010 Ruby Trust Cellars The SmugglerGrand Valley Red Blend more |
2/23/2013 - Aurelius Likes this wine: NRDelicious. Will buy more, because it's worth cellaring. Varietally correct (mostly cab franc blend), great with food despite a pretty high abv (14.7%) and one of the best CO wines we've had to date. |
| Red |
2002 Dunham Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon VIIIColumbia Valley more |
7/16/2011 - Aurelius wrote: 91 pointsWorth the wait. Beautiful example of Wash. cab. Blackberry jam fruit, tar, cassis; smooth and well balanced; tannins almost non-existent. Extra long finish. Just scrumptious. |
| Red |
2005 Ridge Zinfandel SullivanDry Creek Valley more |
6/14/2011 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsBright, clean and full of fruit; a light but intense zin; could mistake for a pinot; superb. |
| Red |
2004 Nicholas Cole Cellars CamilleColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/6/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 92 pointsFull ripe black cherry fruit and cocoa; full round style; and a long finish. Superb wine. (1 hour decant) |
| Red |
2004 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les RuchetsSyrah more |
10/17/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 91 pointsLoved this wine. After a 1 hour decant, it displayed ripe blueberry fruit, spice and dusty tannins, all well integrated and balanced. More approachable than I was expecting. The wine simply got better and better i the glass as dinner went on. |
| Red |
2003 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private ReserveColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/2/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsFull body of blackberry and cassis; velvety and full on the palate; well balanced with good acidity and a long finish; this big wine is drinking very well, almost gracefully, with dusty tannins. |
| Red |
2007 Syncline SyrahColumbia Valley more |
5/22/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 87 pointsBright fruit, well-integrated, soft tannins. Delicious. |
| Red |
2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle MerlotColumbia Valley more |
4/11/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 87 pointsThis is what Washington merlot is all about; black cherry fruit, dusty soft tannins and cocoa powder. Absolutely yummy. |
| White |
2005 Jarvis (California) Winery Chardonnay ReserveNapa Valley more |
3/19/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 92 pointsOkay, if you want a paradigm of how good California chardonnay can be, this is it. Fabulous vanilla, apple and honeysuckle fruit; creamy body and surprising acidity. One harmonious fabulous wine. This is no Burgundy. But boy was it delicious. |
| White |
2007 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos du Meix BlancChardonnay more |
1/23/2010 - Aurelius wrote: 85 pointsStrong sour citrus on midpalate. As the wine opened up the fine vanilla and spice started to come through, along with good minerality. I have hopes this wine will benefit from more bottle aging; it certainly has the stuffing. |
| White |
2008 Buty Sémillon/Sauvignon/MuscadelleColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/2/2010 - Aurelius wrote: NRBeautifully integrated; crispness of sauv blanc with roundness of semillon. Just a really well-made wine. |
| Red |
2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
12/15/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsDeep dark berry fruit, spice and dusty tannins all beautifully integrated. Long finish. Prime time to drink this wine. A great Washington merlot. |
| Red |
2000 Terrabianca Piano del Cipresso Toscana IGTSangiovese more |
11/12/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsDark cherry and pine; rich mouthfeel and long finish with soft tannins; an excellent wine drinking beautifully; superb QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Syncline Cuvée ElenaColumbia Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
11/10/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsScrumptious rhone blend; fully integrated raspberry fruit, terroir and an overarching smoothness. This is the most elegant wine from Syncline that I've tasted. Bravo! |
| Red |
2004 Cadence Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/17/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for 2 hours; Fruit forward but beautifully balanced; dusty blueberries, cocoa and silky mouthfeel; long finish. The cab franc in this wine really shines. |
| White |
2005 Faiveley Bourgogne BlancChardonnay more |
10/11/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 87 pointsThis is why I like French chardonnay. Tart citrus with fruit in the background. Creamy body and silky mouthfeel. This wine truly enhances your cuisine and does not overpower. |
| Rosé |
2008 Syncline RoséColumbia Valley Rosé Blend more |
9/7/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 89 pointsOur favorite domestic Rose. This is a well made wine that tastes like Provence - bright strawberry fruit balanced with spice and crisp acidity. Think domestic Tavel. |
| Red |
2002 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
8/18/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 90 pointsJust delicious. Powerful blackberry fruit with herb and pine notes; fantastic structure and integrated tannins. A well crafted Washington wine. |
| Rosé |
2008 Cave de Saint-Roch-les-Vignes Côtes de Provence RoséRosé Blend more |
6/27/2009 - Aurelius wrote: 87 pointsAttractive floral nose; tart strawberries with plenty of spice and dry finish; some minerality to boot; light and playful; perfect Summer quaffer |
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