Tasting Notes for bandl

Red

2016 Château la Coustarelle Cahors Malbec (view label images)

10/18/2021 - bandl Likes this wine:

88 points

The 20% merlot gives this an excellent black cherry note and takes away some of the pepper of the Malbec. Great value at $13

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Red

2007 Pyramid Valley Pinot Noir Growers Collection Eaton Family Vineyard Marlborough (view label images)

2/16/2013 - bandl wrote:

91 points

Medium/Full bodied Pinot, dark cherries and rosemary on the nose. Pepper and good tannins.

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Red

2010 Ayoub Pinot Noir Memoirs Willamette Valley (view label images)

2/17/2012 - bandl wrote:

90 points

Good fruit opening (cherry?) and cloves and pepper. I expected it to be young and need thorough decanting, but was fine as opened, just a bit a acidity. The nose is subtle but am going to try it over the next 24 hours and see how it opens up.

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White - Off-dry

2009 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Spätlese Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

11/25/2011 - bandl wrote:

92 points

Deliciously fruity (citrus) for a Riesling. Very complex and a nice finish. Will buy more!

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Red

2009 Ayoub Pinot Noir Marsh Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

8/13/2011 - bandl wrote:

87 points

Earthy overtones on the nose. Palate was tart and fruity. Will age well.

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Red

2006 Winter's Hill Estate Pinot Noir Cuvée du Vigneron Dundee Hills (view label images)

8/13/2011 - bandl wrote:

89 points

luscious with a long finish. dark fruits (blackberry?) with beautiful dark color.

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Red

2005 Winter's Hill Estate Pinot Noir Reserve Dundee Hills (view label images)

8/13/2011 - bandl wrote:

91 points

Rarely do I give a 90+ but this was fantastic, with dark cherry and vanilla and a long, smooth finish. It was ready after only a few minutes of decanting.

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Rosé

2010 Winter's Hill Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé Dundee Hills (view label images)

8/13/2011 - bandl wrote:

87 points

excellent fruit, smooth finish with some acidity

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Red

2008 Domaine Gardiés Côtes du Roussillon Villages Mas Las Cabes Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

8/11/2011 - bandl Likes this wine:

86 points

The wine looks Purple colored.
It smells like and Black currant (cassis).
It tastes like Blackberry, Black Pepper, and Oak.
The body is Medium.
The wine finishes Medium.

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White

2010 Coeur de Terre Pinot Gris McMinnville (view label images)

8/11/2011 - bandl Likes this wine:

86 points

citrus with a hint of spice. would purchase again

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Red

2008 Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend (view label images)

7/31/2011 - bandl wrote:

86 points

Very good blend. Very dark and rich, Fruity, Jammy. Nose was not distinctive.

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White

2007 Kenneth Volk Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

7/31/2011 - bandl wrote:

88 points

Excellent to my tastes. Hint of oak and citrus, long, round, smooth finish. Not overwhelming oak, which I prefer.

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Red

2007 Qupé Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

7/23/2011 - bandl wrote:

89 points

Excellent wine. Nose of dark currants and vine, taste started very peppery but opened nicely to well balanced vanilla and spice. Would purchase again. Paired well with grilled veggies and steak.

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Red

2006 SEIA Wine Cellars Syrah Alder Creek Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills (view label images)

7/18/2011 - bandl wrote:

87 points

great value, very dark purple, nose: hint of earthy blackberry. taste: strong fruit, cherry and a bit tart. Need to open open for a couple of hours.

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Red

2005 Forgeron Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley (view label images)

7/13/2011 - bandl wrote:

91 points

Fantastic wine, opens wonderfully and holds its nose even after 2-3 hours, dark cherries and hint of vanilla on the nose and taste, smooth satiny finish and tart around the edges. Paired well with steak and tomato salad.

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Red

2009 La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils) Cotes de Ventoux Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/12/2011 - bandl wrote:

86 points

Excellent value. nose has rosehips (my wife thinks more pepper/cherries), taste is bright and complex. slightly tart with cherries. I would buy again.

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Red

2007 Haystack Needle The Eye Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/12/2011 - bandl wrote:

82 points

Good value. slight nose of leather, decent fruit, blackberry

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Red

2005 Terlato Vineyards Syrah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

7/10/2011 - bandl wrote:

85 points

let breath. dark beauty, strong blackberry, smooth finish. nice for the price.

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White

2007 Picket Fence Chardonnay Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/7/2011 - bandl wrote:

75 points

Bit of oak and acid, slight buttery notes. Not a lot of distinction. Wouldn't purchase (it was a gift).

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Red

2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Columbia Valley (view label images)

4/14/2011 - bandl wrote:

87 points

quite distinctive and fruity, jam when first opened. little earthy on the nose. overall a great value

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Red

2008 Corvidae Wine Co. Rook Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

4/10/2011 - bandl wrote:

84 points

Nose has slight barnyard, anise and cherry. Good finish. Very good value. Would buy again.

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Red

1996 Mauro Molino Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)

10/13/2007 - bandl wrote:

88 points

started dry and oaky/leathery. After breathing for an hour or two, mellowed considerably with more of spice coming out. Would consider buying again.

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Red

2001 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico BG Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

2/2/2007 - bandl wrote:

90 points

wow, so nice and well worth the price. Drank it over 3 days, just a sip after opening and then a full glass the next day, and another the next day.... A little better each day I think. definite sweet/raisin opening with each sip, but then spicy/tannin and almond with a long finish. I will have to buy another bottle and try it next year.

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Fruit/Vegetable Wine

N.V. Whidbey Island Winery Rhubarb Washington

1/25/2007 - bandl wrote:

85 points

Very interesting and tasty fruit wine. Had with Thanksgiving dinner. Dry and flavorful.

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Red

2004 Cline Cellars Mourvèdre Ancient Vines Contra Costa County (view label images)

10/29/2006 - bandl wrote:

87 points

fantastic aromas of deep fruity plums, some tannins, mellow with time. Decided to buy 3 more bottles to open over time and see if it evolves nicely

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White

1998 Château Broustet Blanc Sec Bordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

10/26/2006 - bandl wrote:

74 points

A bit bland and bitter

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Red

2004 Domaine Santa Duc Côtes du Rhône Les Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/26/2006 - bandl wrote:

88 points

Fabulous frut (cherry?) taste and color for a moderate priced Cotes du Rhone.

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Red

2002 Roza Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley

10/20/2006 - bandl wrote:

87 points

Excellent after several hours. Dark rich colors.

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Red

2003 Sagelands Malbec Columbia Valley

10/21/2006 - bandl wrote:

83 points

open up nicely after several hours.

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Red

2004 Château Couronneau Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/15/2006 - bandl wrote:

87 points

considering the price... a very nice medium bodied Bordeaux.

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Red

2005 Bodegas Fontana Tempranillo La Mancha (view label images)

10/1/2006 - bandl wrote:

84 points

Good tempranillo, a bit on the lighter side. Good value for the price.

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Red

2004 Dominio de Tares Bierzo Baltos Mencía (view label images)

9/26/2006 - bandl wrote:

85 points

Excellent table wine, beautiful color and distinctive cherry, small tannins and a bit of oak. Great value

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