Tasting Notes for schaden43

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2012 Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Meruzzano Nebbiolo (view label images)

1/25/2024 - schaden43 wrote:

79 points

Over the hill.

White

N.V. Red Newt Cellars Blue Newt Finger Lakes White Blend (view label images)

12/8/2023 - schaden43 wrote:

79 points

Much too sweet

Red

2019 Ukan Winery UKAN Rioja Tempranillo (view label images)

9/26/2023 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

It needs an hour and a half to decant.

Red

2014 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Viña Albina Gran Reserva Tempranillo (view label images)

1/23/2023 - schaden43 wrote:

92 points

Drinking very well.

Red

2009 Louis Latour Beaune 1er Cru Vignes Franches Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/25/2022 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

Definitely in its drinking window.

Red

2016 Château Croix de Labrie Camille de Labrie Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/7/2022 - schaden43 wrote:

92 points

Drinking well in its window.

Red

2017 Fabre Montmayou Cabernet Franc Reserva Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

4/14/2022 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Opened it 3 hr b4 dinner.

Red

2010 Broken Earth Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

3/7/2022 - schaden43 wrote:

92 points

A two hour decant and the bottle opened up.

Red

2018 Pear Valley Inspiration Pear Valley Vineyard Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/9/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

85 points

Fruit forward. Little aging potential.

Red

2001 Newton Merlot Unfiltered Napa Valley (view label images)

8/29/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

87 points

Getting long in the tooth.

Red

2013 Gilles Gelin Fleurie Gamay (view label images)

5/15/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

76 points

Seen better days.

Red

2016 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/4/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

76 points

Still has the barnyard smell.

Red

2016 Graffito Cabernet Franc Mendoza (view label images)

3/10/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

89 points

I decanted longer and it has smoothed out.

Red

2010 Bodegas Carlos Serres Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

2/8/2021 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

In its drinking window.

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N.V. Les Caves du Sieur d'Arques Crémant de Limoux Aimery 1531 Cremant Brut Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay (view label images)

12/27/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

69 points

Even screwed up the oh in my mimosa.

Red

2010 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/22/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

94 points

Decanted for 4 hours.

Red

2012 Clos de l'Oratoire St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/18/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

94 points

Drinking beautifully after 3 hour decant.

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Red

2012 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/18/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

94 points

After 3 hour decant, it is drinking beautifully now.

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Red

2004 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Gran Reserva Tempranillo (view label images)

6/28/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

75 points

Had a barnyard nose and taste.

Red

2015 Three Wine Company Zinfandel Evangelho Vineyard Contra Costa County (view label images)

5/20/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

92 points

Decanted for an hour. In its drinking window.

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Red

2016 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/14/2020 - schaden43 wrote:

74 points

Strong barnyard smell and taste.

Red

2016 Graffito Cabernet Franc Mendoza (view label images)

10/16/2019 - schaden43 wrote:

85 points

Needs more cellar aging.

Red

2011 Germano Ettore Dolcetto d'Alba Pradone (view label images)

8/11/2019 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Watch out for the sediment.

Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile California (view label images)

5/1/2019 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Lots of fruit and pepper. Drinks well now but It will be even better in a couple years.

Red

2001 Newton Merlot Unfiltered Napa Valley (view label images)

4/20/2019 - schaden43 wrote:

94 points

A broken cork.

Red

2012 Chad Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (view label images)

2/13/2019 - schaden43 wrote:

73 points

Strong barnyard taste and smell.

Red

2010 Tenuta di Burchino Il Burchino Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

9/24/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

Decanted for 3 hrs. While the nose was muted, the finish was long.

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Red

2001 Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

8/14/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

Delicious full bodied wine that is in its window.

Red

2010 Château Saransot-Dupré Listrac-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/10/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

Cork broke apart In opening. Decanted for 2 1/2 hrs. Drinking well in 2018.

Red

2009 Château La Grange de Bessan Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/10/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

Drinking well in 2018.

Red

2011 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Minervois-La Livinière Prima Donna Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/12/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

88 points

Needs more cellaring.

Red

2010 Tenuta Il Palagio Casino delle Vie Toscana IGT Sangiovese (view label images)

2/18/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Opened the bottle 3 hrs. before dinner. Right in its window now.

Red

2009 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/17/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

Opened it three hours before dinner. Bright nose and a long finish. Exquisite.

Red

2015 Georges Dubœuf Morgon Côte du Py Gamay (view label images)

1/27/2018 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Still green; would profit from more bottle time.

Red

2014 Le Roc des Anges Côtes du Roussillon Villages Segna de Cor Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

12/19/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

75 points

Past its prime.

Red

2010 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Vin de France K Carignan (view label images)

10/25/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

79 points

On the decline. All sweetness, no acidity or tannins.

Red

2009 Porter Creek Old Vine Carignane Mendocino County (view label images)

10/22/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Not going to get any better.

Red

2011 Porter Creek Old Vine Carignane Mendocino County (view label images)

10/19/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Starting to get long in the tooth and flat. Will move remaining two up in rotation. Yet, a food friendly wine with a light finish.

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Red

2012 Atalon Pauline's Cuvee Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/10/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Still young with a tannic bite. Looking forward to drinking over the next five years.

Red

2009 Haut-Carles Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/19/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Needed more cellar time.

Red

2010 Paitin di Pasquero-Elia Barbaresco Sorì Paitin Nebbiolo (view label images)

8/12/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

Drinking nicely now but will improve.
Subtle nose with black currant and graphite notes. Long finish.

Red

2010 Celler Cal Pla Priorat Black Slate Porrera Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

7/6/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

80 points

Looking like it's past it's prime. Have one more to drink, hope it's better.

Red

2010 Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Valle de Uco (view label images)

7/5/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

An excellent Cab in its drinking window.

Red

2010 Clarendelle Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/13/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

84 points

A good-enough wine. Definitely nothing special. No need to cellar it any longer.

Red

2010 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Minervois Giocoso Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/11/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

84 points

Past its prime.

Red

2012 Chad Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

5/27/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

93 points

A big Napa Cab. I opened it 2 hours before dinner and it required a decant. The last taste of the wine was the best.

Red

2012 Le Roc des Anges Côtes du Roussillon Villages Segna de Cor Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

4/30/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Becoming fruity. Isn't going to get better.

Red

2013 Justin Vineyards & Winery Right angle Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

4/19/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

I would agree that it requires a 30 minute decant. Strong berry nose and hints of chocolate on mid palette.

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Red

2010 Palacio Del Burgo Rioja Reserva Tempranillo (view label images)

3/19/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

91 points

Let it sit for 31/2 hr b4 dinner. Time gives it a long finish.

Red

2009 Winter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/4/2017 - schaden43 wrote:

90 points

Still young. Needs a couple more years.

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