Tasting Notes for theferb

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2005 Kistler Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/1/2017 - theferb wrote:

93 points

Still a beautiful wine. Drinking great. Can go another few years. Let it decant.

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White

2008 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

1/14/2017 - theferb wrote:

100 points

A perfect chard. Haven't had better.

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Red

2010 Cayuse The Lovers Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (view label images)

1/11/2017 - theferb wrote:

90 points

An ok wine but not great. Not sure I understand the hype. Opened and tried out of the bottle. Than decanted and drank for two hours while enjoying A great steak. Still very structured and never quite opened up. Looking forward to trying other Cayuse wines in my cellar but not a huge fan of The Lovers.

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Red

2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

1/8/2017 - theferb wrote:

93 points

Still drinking well.

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Red

2005 Sean Thackrey Petite Sirah Sirius Eaglepoint Ranch Mendocino County (view label images)

5/16/2016 - theferb wrote:

90 points

On its way out.

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Red

2007 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

1/9/2016 - theferb wrote:

flawed

Corked

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Red

2008 K Vintners Syrah Pheasant Vineyard Wahluke Slope (view label images)

1/8/2015 - theferb wrote:

88 points

Disappointed. Flat. Didn't open up. No depth.

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Red

2005 The Hess Collection Auction Lot 11 Red Wine - Small Block Series Mt. Veeder Red Blend (view label images)

11/26/2014 - theferb wrote:

93 points

A seriously good bottle. Let it open 30 min+.

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Red

2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/6/2014 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Tight. Needs more time.

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White

2004 Mayacamas Vineyards Chardonnay Mt. Veeder (view label images)

4/13/2014 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Still could use more time

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Red

1995 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

9/28/2013 - theferb wrote:

88 points

Past it's peak

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Red

1997 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages Sonoma County (view label images)

7/27/2013 - theferb wrote:

89 points

Past prime

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Red

2003 Carlisle Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

2/22/2013 - theferb wrote:

94 points

Great nose. Still very fruit forward. Balanced tanning on finish. Drinking great now. Will probably go another 5-7 years. But don't be afraid to enjoy now.

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Red

2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

10/20/2012 - theferb wrote:

94 points

At peak. Big, bold and extremely jammy.

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Red

2001 Carlisle Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

7/27/2012 - theferb wrote:

96 points

Wine is near perfect right now. Drink and enjoy.

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Red

2005 Paloma Merlot Spring Mountain District (view label images)

6/2/2012 - theferb wrote:

93 points

Big tannins on open. Softens after 20-30 minutes. Ready to drink now.

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Red

2002 Turley Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

2/4/2012 - theferb wrote:

92 points

Wow. Incredibly fruit forward. Very jammy. Surprising, but could probably stand another 2 years in the bottle.

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Red

1997 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/4/2012 - theferb wrote:

91 points

Still nice but a bit on the decline. Some of the fruit gone. We let it decant for some time and did not get better. Drink now.

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Red

1996 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

1/1/2012 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Time to drink any remaining bottles in collection.

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Red

2006 Ottimino Zinfandel Ottimino Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/3/2011 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Not bad. Decent nose. Could age for a couple more years. Better then expected.

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Red

2005 Brown Estate Chaos Theory Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

10/28/2011 - theferb wrote:

91 points

Drinking better then a year ago. Lavender, vanilla, eucaplytus.

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Red

1997 Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (view label images)

10/15/2011 - theferb wrote:

91 points

Not much depth to the wine. Not as fruit forward as I remember with Von Strasser. Yet, still has held up well. Let the wine decant for an hour to maximize the fruit. Wine will go another 5 years if patient.

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Red

2005 Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/4/2011 - theferb wrote:

93 points

lots of hickory and smokey flavor. almost a bacon flavor.

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Red

2006 Carlisle Zinfandel Pietro's Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/11/2011 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Not as fruit forward as other Carlisle zins.

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Red

2005 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County (view label images)

7/17/2011 - theferb wrote:

90 points

At peak. Ready to drink remaining bottles.

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Red

2004 Domaine Les Verrières Coteaux du Languedoc Clos des Soutyères Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/6/2011 - theferb wrote:

89 points

Needs a little more time

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Red

2006 Carlisle Zinfandel Pietro's Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/19/2011 - theferb wrote:

90 points

a deffinite food wine. steak or lamb best.

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White

2006 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Riesling Mendocino Ridge (view label images)

2/28/2011 - theferb wrote:

90 points

nice riesling. light and crisp.

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Red

2000 Showket Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (view label images)

2/20/2011 - theferb wrote:

92 points

wine drinking perfectly

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Red

2005 Carlisle Syrah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/5/2011 - theferb wrote:

flawed

flawed bottle; slightly corked

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Red

2002 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

11/5/2010 - theferb wrote:

80 points

wine is done

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Red

2006 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/18/2010 - theferb wrote:

93 points

very fruit forward. probably at it's peak.

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Red

2005 Sean Thackrey Petite Sirah Sirius Eaglepoint Ranch Mendocino County (view label images)

6/29/2009 - theferb wrote:

92 points

Let this open up. Much better after 1+ hours.

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Red

1996 Brown Estate Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

4/26/2009 - theferb wrote:

60 points

Wine is done.

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Red

1996 Dominus Napanook Red Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/24/2009 - theferb wrote:

89 points

too acidic.

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Red

1997 Brown Estate Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

1/16/2009 - theferb wrote:

95 points

Unbelievable fruit. Perfect drinking right now.

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Red

2003 Brown Estate Zinfandel Chiles Valley (view label images)

1/1/2009 - theferb wrote:

94 points

At peak. Great BIG zin. Full bodied. Wonderful nose.

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Red

1995 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

1/1/2009 - theferb wrote:

91 points

A bit acidic. Needs another 2-3 years in bottle.

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White

2002 Stony Hill Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

1/1/2009 - theferb wrote:

91 points

At peak. Drink remaining bottle in inventory.

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Red

2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (view label images)

12/28/2008 - theferb wrote:

94 points

Way too young. Needs 2-3 hours to open. Structured wine that will age well. Open again in 5+ years.

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Red

2001 Carlisle Syrah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/21/2008 - theferb wrote:

94 points

Another outstanding syrah from Carlisle.

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Red

2006 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

4/15/2008 - theferb wrote:

89 points

Needs more time in bottle

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Red

2004 Manzanita Creek Zinfandel Three Vines Sonoma County (view label images)

12/13/2007 - theferb wrote:

91 points

Better the second time around. Should drink better in 2-3 years.

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Red

2005 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Chalone (view label images)

11/30/2007 - theferb wrote:

87 points

Just ok. Somewhat thin.

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Red

2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

11/25/2007 - theferb wrote:

92 points

Wine drinking great. 10+ more years.

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Red

1991 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/25/2007 - theferb wrote:

flawed

Wine is finished. Could have been a bad bottle but not corked.

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Red

1993 Rosenthal Cabernet Sauvignon Malibu Estate Malibu-Newton Canyon (view label images)

11/18/2007 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Needs 1-2 hours of decanting. But still a good wine.

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Red

2005 The Seventy Five Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon Amber Knolls Vineyard Red Hills Lake County (view label images)

11/17/2007 - theferb wrote:

89 points

Good value. Wine opened up well after a couple of hours.

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Red

2002 Rockland Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

11/11/2007 - theferb wrote:

89 points

Wine developing better than last tasting

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Red

2002 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/11/2007 - theferb wrote:

90 points

Still needs time to evolve.

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