1/13/2017 - wine maestro wrote:

Tempting wilted rose and smoke aromas. Rich burst of black plum with raspberry pie filling and an interesting tart rhubarb element in the back drop. Keeps pace through the finish that features a dotted line of Belgian chocolate. Well appointed finish - last of these; Drink

1/1/2017 - wine maestro wrote:

Tight and restrained but showcased rich characteristics of cassis, red licorice and macerated plum. Full bodied and plush mouthfeel with firm grain tannins. Milk chocolate beam throughout this well made wine. Kept poise and precision through the midpalate ending in an oak driven lingering finish. Drink. 2004 Napa Cabernet Challenge

1/1/2017 - wine maestro wrote:

Kept to itself for a number of hours, but couldn't hide it's remarkably youthful and dramatic color. Lively and fresh showing deep concentrated wild berry, red currant and dashes of cinnamon. Luscious fruit all framed by wonderfully polished tannins. Complex and layered, flavors of red raspberry and oak are focused throughout A dainty expresso element lingers on this powerful red wine. Milk chocolate dots the very long and lingering finish. I've had alot of exposure to the Spottswoode wines but this has been one of the finest to date. 2004 Napa Cabernet Tasting Challenge

12/31/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Perfumed and electric shimmering in the glass. Display matrix of lush bright fruit with impressive balance and delivery. Dramatic well-appointed and very long finish

12/28/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Waited too long - was memorable young

12/27/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Possible lull period for this WA Syrah - try in mid to late 2017

12/27/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Very unique and well-made wine by Chris

12/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Christmas Eve Keplinger Horizontal

12/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Christmas Eve Keplinger Horizontal

12/22/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Duckhorn Estate Merlot Vertical

12/22/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Pleasant surprise - Duckhorn Estate Merlot Vertical

12/20/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

A high-end value-oriented winery that makes delightful and well made wines

12/20/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Open to bottle variation - dramatically different than last year's review

12/18/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Open to bottle variation - this winery never really caught on for me
Sineanne Pinot Noir Resonance Vertical

12/18/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

This wine shows pretty Damson plum, red raspberry and grilled herbs and gripping tannins. Could be in lull territory.
Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vertical

12/17/2016 - wine maestro Likes this wine:

Tempting deep rich color. Jam packed with dense plum, forest floor and pink peppercorn. Bold and luck adding pretty clove and beef jerky in the middle. Drives towards dynamic, explosive and long finish. Erik & Carla's Billard Room - HIGHLY RECOMMEND

12/17/2016 - wine maestro Likes this wine:

Fragrant red rose and cinnamon spiced aromas. A multi-layered beauty featuring dark chocolate, raspberry pie, tilled soil and incense. Black cherry skin graces mid-palate. This is remarkably balanced and structured. Singed oak on a very long finish highlighted by ground brown spices. Can go longer. Erik & Carla's Billiard Room - HIGHLY RECOMMEND

12/14/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Everything is in place just needs to fully integrate - try in 2018

12/14/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Drink

11/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

09 Siduri Pinot Noir Horizontal

11/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

09 Siduri Pinot Noir Horizontal

11/5/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

56% Syrah - 44% Mourvedre

11/5/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Ready now and drink over the next two years

10/5/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

From a magnum

9/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Switchback Merlot Vertical - Dana's Wedding

9/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Switchback Merlot Vertical - Dana's Wedding

9/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Switchback Merlot Vertical - Dana's Wedding

9/24/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Dana's Wedding

9/15/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Alot of ink on this one. It's a well-built Crianza with good balance and structure...Great stuff for $11 - Top QPR

9/5/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Tremendous red wine from Curt and Sans Liege.

8/16/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

99 Vintage Retrospective

8/16/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

99 Vintage Retrospective

8/13/2016 - wine maestro Likes this wine:

Exhilarating fresh cut Rome apples leap from the glass. Interplay of creme brulee, brioche, and mace. Wonderful fabric of stone fruit and baking spices. Silky butterscotch wave on the dynamic citrus laced finish - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Bruce & Anne Marie Bday Dinner - Pearl District Westlake Village

8/13/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Bruce & Anne Marie Bday Dinner - Pearl District Westlake Village

7/23/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Elegant and sophisticated red with bricking on the edges, and Bordeaux like nose. Dried fruits, toast points, and pipe tobacco are gracious and refined. Singed oak on the finish which is highlighted by coffee and a touch of chocolate. Drink

7/17/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Brawny, big wine with aromas of cigar and crushed black fruit. Deep dark color with sanguine texture. Mouth coating tannins blanket the palate brandishing melted licorice, peppercorns, asphalt and baked earth. A touch of mushroom leads to espresso laced finished marked by oak boundaries. Complex and intriguing.

7/17/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

This is fun with effervescent and clean tastes of white blossoms, sourdough bread and lemon drop. Party favorite for sure

7/16/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Pale hay colored with orchard fruit aroma. Soft sliced pears and gingerbread transitions to nectarine and candied orange peel. Keeps balance and acidity through midpalate leading to tart, well defined finish. A considerable drop off from the stunning 2009.

7/3/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Fine old wine which began to reveal itself after a couple hours of air. Remarkably refined and elegant boasting creamy cassis, cedar box and dark chocolate - glides along towards refined, oak layered ending showcasing tilled soil, ground spices and cocoa. Very long and detailed with fabulous grace and balance. Shined bright, adding nuances for 3 nights. Desired position for drinking at this age.

6/27/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Drink well chilled

6/15/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Top QPR at $15 - Has a couple years left in the tank too

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting Lisa's - D6

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting Lisa's - D5

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting Lisa's - D4

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting Lisa's - D3

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting Lisa's - D2

5/30/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

90s Blind Decanter Tasting at Lisa's - D1

5/25/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

From a magnum

5/13/2016 - wine maestro wrote:

Brilliantly layered and lively Grenache. Raspberry pie, melted dark chocolate and red currant. Cinnamon lined, distinguished and flashy finish. Wish I had a couple more of these.

5/12/2016 - wine maestro Likes this wine:

Explosive and electric Marlborough Pinot Noir. Tempting color and tightly wound, this beautiful red unfurled slowly displaying well defined black cherry, blood orange, and smoke. Dashes of baking spice on a lingering, complex finish. Top QPR