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Red
2020 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva Borgaio Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
3/22/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Dense concentration of Cherry with Mocha & Leather. Lively acidity with firm chalky tannins. Moderately long finish with Blackberry & Leather. A smooth easy drinking Chianti
Red
3/12/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
89 points
Solid easy drinking Pinot - Cherry with hint of Pepper - Bright acidity with soft silky tannins. Med finish good weekday sipper.
Red
3/20/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Ripe Red Fruit - Raspberry - Blackberry with underlying notes of Anise and Spice. Clean bright acidity with light powdery tannins - Medium to Long finish with notes of Black Tea. Smooth Balanced CNDP at a good price
Red
3/4/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Powerful Brunello - Cherry - Tobacco with hints of Cedar & Herb. Medium acidity with ripe tart Tannins. Long Earthy finish with hint of Leather. A very good value Brunello
Red
3/16/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Intense rich fruit - Blackberry & Plum with spicy Balsamic notes. Good balance with fresh acidity & firm Grippy Tannins. Elegant finish . Benefited from an hour long decant.
White
3/10/2024 - pommieba@cox.net wrote:
88 points
Bright Crisp, notes of Pineapple and Lemon. Medium acidity with a fresh finish with hint of Vanilla and Honey. Simple weekday wine.
Red
3/13/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
94 points
Big Bold Napa Cab, Blackberry/Currant - Tobacco and a hint of Oak. Drying Acidity - Ripe slightly chewy Tannins. Long lush finish with touch of Leather. Another in the consistently excellent wines from Black Cordon
Red
1/8/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Ripe Cherry with underlying Pepper & Spices. Med Acidity with ripe integrated Tannins. Long finish with a hint of Oak. A Burgundian style pinot from an esteemed winemaker that will appeal to many pallets.
Red
1/11/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Classic Brunello with ripe Cherry - Anise - Oak & Pepper. Balanced Acidity with Velvety Tannins - Finish is lush and silky but with a hint of Leather. A quality Brunello at a reasonable price - paired extremely well with Bolognese sauce
Red
1/7/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
89 points
Solid smooth med bodied wine - Blackberry with a hint of White Pepper. Med Acid & Tannins with a lengthy finish - touch woody - Good every day red for having with dinner
Red
1/4/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Ripe Cherry with a hint of Sour - Pepper with touch of Cedar. Good balance with Med Acidity & soft Tannins. An elegant Pinot that drinks well on its own and matches well with Salmon
Red
1/6/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
95 points
Bold & Decadent -2hr decant brought rich Blackberry & Blueberry with a hint of Chocolate - Peppercorn & Cassis. Med Acidity with integrated ripe Tannins. Silky long finish - a big Napa Cab that enhances a Big Rib Eye. Another winner from Black Cordon
Red
1/11/2024 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
89 points
Earthy & Dusty - Cherry - Blackberry with a hint of Sour Plum. Medium Acidity with Firm Chewy Tannins. Med finish with a Woody Earthy note. Needed time to open up - good solid Super Tuscan and a partner for any meat especially BBQ
Red
11/8/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Elegant with rich Cherry - Earth and subtle Pepper notes. Balanced with Med acidity merging with silky soft Tannins. Finish is Long with a slight sour note. All round excellent value Pinot.
White - Sparkling
10/20/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
93 points
Did not disappoint as usual. Dry Elegant and Fresh with Peach & Lemon - Citrus notes. Explodes with a variety of flavors - Long subtle creamy Finish - touch of Brioche. An all time favourite
Red
10/28/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Good value Pinot - Cranberry/Cherry - Black pepper. Not overly complex but still drinks well. Balanced acidity and soft Tannins leading to an Acidic Herbal finish.
White - Sparkling
10/31/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Notes of Green Apple & Citrus. Hint of Creaminess. Long zippy finish with dry Brioche notes - a value champagne to be enjoyed
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Red
10/18/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Ripe Blackberry with Cassis & Black Pepper. Moulded Acidity with lush ripe Tannins. Finish is long with more bold fruit & hint of Vanilla. A super value Sonoma Cab
Red
10/26/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Deep Rich bold fruit - lush Blackberry with hints of smoke & black pepper. Slightly tight tannins that softened after a decanting for an hour or so. Integrated acidity - complex long finish with a note of Graphite - a power house Thomas Rivers Brown wine.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2015 Château Suduiraut Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
9/22/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
95 points
Dark straw with notes of candied Orange - Apricot & Honey. Rich sweet flavour - very unctuous but in a delicate way. Superb complexity woven with bright acidity. Long seamless creamy fruit filled finish - hint of Tropical fruit.
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Red
9/21/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
93 points
Big bold Cherry with some Plummy notes. Decanted for an hour or so which allowed the wine to open up after the initial touch dry taste. Earthy notes on the finish with supple soft tannins. Went extremely well with Beef Wellington.
Red
2013 Westerly Vineyards Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
9/22/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Bold Cherry with earthy leather notes. A good solid Cab
White - Sparkling
5/27/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Crisp and Dry with lemony notes. Good balance with a long fruit filled finish
Red
8/11/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Pronounced red Cherry & Plum. Hint of Leather - Spice & Smoke. Soft silky tannins with matching acidity. Earthy long finish with Raspberry & hint of Herbs. A young elegant CNDP that matches any red meat - excellent!
Red
8/23/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Another Quintessa winner - concentrated Blackberry with Cedar & White Pepper - balanced by soft supple Tannins & lively Acidity. Long fruity finish with Red Berry & Vanilla. Went very well with rack of lamb - a premium wine to be enjoyed by a range of palates
Red
9/15/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Last one of two purchased, good fruit - Cherry with hint of Spice. Very good Pinot from an esteemed producer
Red
2018 La Castellina Chianti Classico Squarcialupi Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
9/2/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
A go to Chianti that pairs well with any tomato based sauce
White - Sparkling
10/1/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Again this was excellent - drinking very well
Red
9/22/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Plenty of bold Blackcurrant & Blackberry with touch of Cassis & Oak. Good balance with soft Tannins & Med Acidity. Longish fruit filled finish
Red
8/20/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Big Bold Cab - plenty of dark fruit - Blackberry with Cedar & Spice. Med acidity with Dusty yet Ripe Tannins. Plush fruity lingering finish - another Howell Mtn Winner
Red
6/10/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Ripe fruit - cherry, cola and sweet strawberry. Balanced with soft tannins and just enough acidity. Long elegant finish with touch of white pepper.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1/6/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Great Vinsanto raisin dried apricot oak caramel. Excellent balance of acidity and fruit with an unctuous long finish
Red
8/11/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
89 points
Dark Cherry with hints of Pepper and Spice. Soft ripe Tannins and tart acidity. Lighter bodied and balanced leading to a nice long finish. Excellent Pinot from a famed grower.
White - Sparkling
12/25/2022 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Beautiful balance of sweet and dry, Brioche, lemon and tropical fruit balanced with elegant yet complex bubbles. Crisp dry long finish with touch of minerality. A family favourite.
Red
8/4/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Still going strong for a 15yr old wine. Decanted 2-3 hrs. Bold Cherry and Plum with Cocoa and some vanilla. Soft ripe tannins with balanced acidity. Soft supple finish with hint of Oak and Leather.
Rosé - Sparkling
12/31/2022 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
A perennial favourite, zesty with hints of Strawberry and Raspberry. Touch of Brioche on a clean crisp finish. Flavours explode in the mouth in so many ways, elegant smooth and oh so refreshing. A great bottle of bubbly
White
8/1/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
88 points
Clean and crisp with hints of Lemon and Apple. Good balance and a medium finish.
Red
2021 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
8/16/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Concentrated Dark Cherry & Plum. Hints of sage & Anise - smooth and easy to drink with balanced yet grippy tannins. Hint of tartness on a long finish with notes of Graphite and Oak. A Cali blend to impress yet not break the bank - from a producer you can count on.
Red
8/20/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
96 points
Big bold fruit - Blackberry - Dark Cherry & Plum. Notes of smoky Cedar - Vanilla. Superb balance of focused acidity & firm grippy Tannins. Finishes long ending with Earthy Tobacco & Spice. Touch of Graphite with soft Leather note. All in everything works together to result in an excellent tasting experience. Definitely a red meat wine that will only get better with age.
Red
8/9/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Smooth & Dry with Dark Cherry & Blackberry - well balanced - Acidity & Tannins blend well. Med/Long finish with ripe Cherry & Smoky Black Pepper. A value CDR for CNDP lovers.
White
8/6/2023 - pommieba@cox.net wrote:
87 points
Fresh Melon & light Citrus - notes of Apple with Tropical fruit. Initial zest leads to a crisp dry finish. Perfect sipper by the pool - easy drinking
Red
7/23/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
93 points
Another Anna Monticelli winner - 94%Cab Sauv 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec from multiple vineyards. Excellent fruit - Black Cherry and Blackberry with hint of pepper and slight Earthy notes. Soft supple Tannins with balanced Acidity. Finish is long and full of fruit with a touch of Oak.
Red
6/30/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Bold fruit - Cherry and Blackcurrant - hints of spice and leather with touch of cedar. Soft yet subtle chewy Tannins and medium acidity leading to a long smooth finish. Shame it was the last one
Red
2016 Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch Red Blend (view label images)
7/23/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Enjoyed with friends at dinner - excellent Paso blend - dark Cherry and Cedar - multifaceted flavours with layers of fruit and some dusty tannins. Long finish with plenty of more fruit. Good partner with rib eye.
Red
7/7/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Another winner from Black Cordon - rich dark cherry with cedar and a hint of spice. Dry Tannins and balanced acidity lead to a supple long finish.
Red
7/12/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
91 points
Dark fruit - Cherry & Plum with subtle Vegetal notes of Fennel and an Earthy Leathery undertone. Interesting Tannic structure rising to a long fruit filled finish. An excellent CNDP from a prized vintage at an awesome price.
Red
7/9/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Rich dark fruit - Baked Plum & ripe Blackberry with Vanilla & hint of Spice. Supple soft Tannins with Med Acidity - Long silky Cocoa filled finish. A Napa Cab to be savoured and an excellent Filet partner. Great effort from Buena Vista and Boisset
Red
2016 La Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Squarcialupi Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
7/13/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
92 points
Well structured Chianti - dark Cherry with hints of Spice & Pepper. Great balance with slightly dry chewy Tannins. Text book Chianti finish with Leathery Cedar notes and more lush fruit. Addition of Cab Sauv and Merlot makes this a very approachable Chianti - consistently a favourite that matches well with Bolognese sauce.
Red
7/11/2023 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:
90 points
Notes of Cranberry & dark Cherry - hint of Spice. Fairly acidic with Tar & Leather blending with the fruit notes. Soft Tannins and good balance. Med/Long finish with subtle Spice notes. A fresh & inviting Pinot that pairs well with most foods or enjoyed on it's own.
White
7/8/2023 - pommieba@cox.net wrote:
87 points
Crisp & light - tart apple with lemon & tropical fruit. Ok balance with a mildly tart finish. An alternative to NZ Sauv Blancs at an ok price.
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