Tasting Notes for Rubanyi

White

2007 St. Supéry Sémillon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/16/2012 - Rubanyi wrote:

flawed

Oxidized, had to throw out.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Vallebelbo Moscato d'Asti (view label images)

6/4/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Surprisingly fresh, crisp with a perfect amount of sweetness. Very versatile: we love it as an appetizer, dessert, or out by the pool on a hot day.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2009 St. Supéry Moscato North Coast (view label images)

5/28/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

87 points

Good, fresh, easy drinking moscato for dessert. Wife liked it, but would rather have a late harvest Riesling instead of this.

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Red

2007 Novy Family Wines Syrah Page Nord Napa Valley (view label images)

5/28/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

86 points

Little too jammy for our tastes. However, a very smooth finish.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2008 Washington Hills Late Harvest Riesling Columbia Valley (view label images)

5/21/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Excellent wine chilled by the pool on a hot sunny day. Crisp with a good amount if sweetness, not overbearing.

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White

2008 Beringer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

5/6/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

79 points

Too thin

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White

2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley (view label images)

5/1/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

83 points

Not bad for the price. Little sweetness and a bit of tartness on the finish, little fruit. Wife likes it with a little more fruitiness than this one.

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Red

2009 Estancia Pinot Noir Pinnacles Ranches Monterey County (view label images)

4/8/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

84 points

Not too shabby for the price. A bit too fruity and acidic for my tastes for an everyday pinot.

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Red

2009 d'Autrefois Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc (view label images)

4/3/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

84 points

Very thin, not much to this wine.

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Red

2009 Anakena Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Indo Leyda Valley

4/3/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

82 points

Too spicy for a pinot

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Red

2009 Angeline Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/3/2011 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

Good value for this $15 pinot. Smooth, easy drinkning everyday wine. Will buy again.

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Red

2005 Château Bouteilley Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/31/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Had at an improvisational dining experience, paired well with the short ribs. Smoky, silky smooth.

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Red

2008 Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 200 Napa Valley (view label images)

12/3/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

Decent wine right now, bit closed. Drank after 2 hours of decanting. Will keep rest sideways for a few years and see how they evolve.

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White

2008 Gainey Riesling Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

9/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

80 points

Citrus, peach on the nose. Very light and short on the palate. Not enough sweetness to balance the acidity for this Riesling. Won't buy again.

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Red

2008 Paolo Scavino Dolcetto d'Alba (view label images)

8/21/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

82 points

Bit too sweet for my tastes, even for a Dolcetto.

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Red

2007 Domaine des Michelons Moulin-à-Vent Gamay (view label images)

7/19/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

87 points

Had with pasta. Excellent dinner wine, smooth and easy on palate and finish.

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White

2008 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc Viognier Clarksburg White Blend (view label images)

6/29/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

Excellent easy drinking wine with little acidity balanced by the sweet fruit forward taste. Great with appetizers or sipping by the pool on a hot summer day.

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Red

2008 d'Autrefois Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc (view label images)

6/25/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

85 points

Easy, light, fruity pinot. Not much to it, but good for a cheap everyday pinot.

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Red

2004 Turnbull Syrah Napa Valley (view label images)

6/25/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

84 points

A little thin, not too much in it. Much better wines at this price point.

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Red

2003 Vignobles Mayard Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau de ma Mère Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/11/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

89 points

Smooth, easy CdP with earthy undertones on finish. Great bottle at $25.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2008 V. Sattui Winery Muscat California (view label images)

6/7/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

85 points

Decent bottle, but nothing too distinct. A bit acidic on the finish for a dessert wine.

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White - Off-dry

2007 Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

5/31/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

Very simple, smooth, just the right amount of sweetness for a poolside cool wine.

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Red

2007 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/29/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

92 points

Wonderful fruity nose, well balanced, soft smooth finish. Excellent value at $20

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Red

2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/23/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Great Pinot, bit closed at this point. Poured straight from bottle. Maybe a few years or a some time to decant would help.

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Red

1998 Château Simard St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/23/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

85 points

Looks like it's past it's prime, but still decent

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2004 Chateau Megyer Tokaji Aszú 4 Puttonyos Furmint Blend, Furmint (view label images)

5/22/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

Smooth dessert wine with significant apricot on the palate

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Red

2007 Toasted Head Merlot North Coast (view label images)

5/21/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

79 points

Very simple, short type of Merlot, not well balanced, acidity pokes it's head out. Not bad for the price, but probably wouldn't get again.

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Red

2007 V. Sattui Winery Sattui Family Red California Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

87 points

Easy everyday wine with good pasta, pizza

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Red

2005 Panza Grenache-Mourvedre Napa Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

92 points

Tasted at winery in Napa. Excellent easy drinking, smooth and balanced wine for any occasion. Whether drinking by itself or with a nice meal.

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Red

2005 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Stags Leap District (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

96 points

Tasted at winery. Amazing bottle of Cab. Epitome of a bold Napa cab. Can't wait to cellar and try in the future.

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Red

2004 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

93 points

The true Silver Oak we're used to. Smooth, balanced wine.

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Red

2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

A bit young still.

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Red - Fortified

2005 Shafer Firebreak Dessert Wine Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

94 points

Tasted at winery with chocolate truffles. Have to say one of the best ports we've tried. Big taste with soft balance on long smooth finish.

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Red

2007 Shafer Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

87 points

A bit young, little acidic, probably will balance out better in a few years.

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White

2008 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch Carneros (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

89 points

Excellent if you're not into very oaky, buttery chards. Citrus, floral on the palate.

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Red

2007 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five Stags Leap District (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Light tannins, bit acidic in its young stage, fruity. Will cellar for a few years and see the difference.

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Red

2001 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

92 points

Tasted at winery along with the '98 and '06. Comparatively, this would be middle tier with the '06 by far the best.

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Red

1998 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

91 points

Tasted at the winery. Smooth, long finish, a bit of spice on the palate.

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Red

2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Reserve Carneros (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

88 points

A bit toasty, but smooth and easy on palate

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Red

2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

94 points

Had bottle at Redd restaurant in Napa with short ribs and lamb. Amazing young bottle with perfect balance. Can't wait to try after cellaring for years to come.

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White - Sparkling

2004 Domaine Carneros Le Rêve Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

90 points

Light, smooth, minimal tartness, easy finish

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Red

2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

5/17/2010 - Rubanyi wrote:

98 points

Absolutely love this Pinot. Drank at Redd in Napa, silky smooth, amazing balance.