3/20/2023 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

My first review on here in a long time. Very classical Corton Grand Cru. Similar notes to the positives already listed from others. Wine is just firing on all cylinders tonight. Reminds me of some greats 70s Cote de Beaune Premier/Grand Cru Pinot that I’ve had in the past. This is an outstanding bottle of 2011 Red Burgundy!

6/7/2022 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Why didn’t I buy more. Such good classic Bordeaux style blend. Holds up well on day 2. Best value out of Washington and destroys the French and Cali competition in this price range

6/14/2020 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Yummy stuff. Much better than when I tried this wine 2 years ago. Great to drink now or hold for a few more years

4/10/2020 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

This wine is entering its sweet spot. Definitely needed the time for the oak to integrate into this beautiful juice. Decanted for 45 min. Wine was rich and round, while still maintaining a beautiful minerality and clear cut acidity. Transcending it’s Hautes-Côtes appellation reputation. God I love 2014 white Burgundy. Drink now

10/31/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Quick smell and taste. Straight petrol. Not very exciting. First time trying a Clos Hune and this was quite disappointing

8/4/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Ripe red fruit and black fruit. Earthy. Spice in the midpalate and finish. Almost Pommard like minus the massive tannins.

8/18/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Very tasty and open for business. A young Cdp with great QPR. Very well balanced, refined, and smooth.

8/19/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

This bottle was slightly oxidized but not to the point of spoil luckily. You could still taste the complexity and grandeur of this famed Chardonnay growing location. A shame... Hope last bottle is different.

8/12/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Citrus, minerals, and some oak. Not much grip and a bit underwhelming in terms of expressiveness. This wine is young but there just wasn’t enough stuffing to justify aging yet alone the price.

8/12/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Red fruit, apple, light Pinot. Pretty decently valued Oregon Pinot

6/7/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

To Kalon fruit. Really great stuff with at least 5+ years of life ahead. No detailed notes but this is definitely a bottle to open now if you have it lying around.

8/7/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Beautiful melange of candied tangerine and lemon but not overly sweet in any way. The complexity continues to unfold with air. Flinty, minerals, stones, and a nice application of luxurious French oak. Good grip. Wine peaked after about an hour open. No need to decant this fairly young 1er Cru Puligny. Open the bottle, sip and enjoy.

8/7/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Had from 375ml. A bit of complexity with citrus fruits on the nose and palate. Grippy, minerals. Great value Puligny

6/21/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Decent champagne. Much better values out there

6/14/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Some of the best value Barolo I’ve had. Sure this may not be knockout Nebbiolo but for the price I think it’s pretty hard to beat. Very classic from one of the best recent vintages. Definitely decant and have with food. Much better on the second day.

5/28/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Really damn good stuff. Disgorged 2018. Red fruits. Rich. Some yeasty notes. Very nice bubbles which kept the wine carbonated until the next day in the refrigerator. Punches above its "weight-class".

5/19/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Raspberry, watermelon fruit. Weirdly enough I get some pencil shavings and crayon scents as well. Weird and interesting Rose that could probly use a bit more time. Lovely color too.

5/24/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Delicious organic wine from Rocco Di Montegrassi. A regular Chianti Classico at its best. Plenty of ripe cherry fruit up front. Earth, mushroom, and a hint of organic matter and manure. Well balanced with a solid finish. Benchmark CC.

5/25/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Flowers and strawberries. Refreshing salinity with mouthwatering acidity. Lovely texture with a finish that leaves a nice raspberry tartness on the palate. Will be buying more.

5/8/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

This wine has deep red fruit characteristics, mouthwatering acidity, silky tannins and evidence of fine oak and elegant Burgundy funk. The finish is so good that it will make your head spin. Really damn good stuff from Domaine Heresztyn! Glad I bought a case. Drink now through the next 5+ years.

5/5/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Solid complexity with deep red fruit flavors, hints of purple fruit such acacia, and some nice Burgundy funk. Healthy dose of oak. A bit more stewed and subdued fruit than the last bottle I’ve had. May be some bottle variation of slightly poor storage condition. I really love this Domaines wines which offers at least some sort of value in the Côte de Nuits. Will be buying more for sure.

5/6/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Initially pretty tight and austere. The wine starts to unfold after about 90 minutes while still retaining some of its youthful austerity. Apple, lemon, honey, minerals. Very good structure and balance. Good salinity throughout the palate. The acidity shines along with some lemon peel bitterness in the long and satisfying finish. Still requiring another 3 years in the cellar.

5/4/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

All around gorgeous Italian Rosé wine. The Rose-Gold, borderline bright copper color is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Great balance in scent, flavor, and acidity. Lovely subtle red fruits. 100% Nerello Mascalese

5/2/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Peach and pear! Decent acidity and minerals. Modest yet exciting.

3/1/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Perfume of dark cherry, raspberry and red apple skins. Vibrant juiciness throughout the palate. Medium-high acidity. Soft mouth drying tannins with a mouthwatering finish. Very balanced and exceptional basic Fleurie

4/29/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Painfully young. Very tight. American new oak is very apparent. Vanilla and coconut which blows over after a bit. Dark berry fruit. Not too many other notes that I can remember. Needs the better of 10 more years for sure.

4/30/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Light bodied. Dried sweet red cherry (although a dry wine) and some earthy funk and spices. Balanced acidity and well aged for a 9 year old Pinot. Blind I think I would have guessed Savigny-les-Beaune!

4/26/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Dry wood and some mushroom on the nose initially. Blows over after some air in the decanter and starts to slowly reveal dark berry, spices, cinnamon hints, and anise type scents. On the palate you have the classic sour cherry, dried oregano, a bit of sweet balsamic and sweet tobacco. Tannins are still a bit tight but this is definitely a very drinkable wine at this stage. Love the balance and classic textbook feel of this wine. Will buy a few more for the cellar to start opening in another 2-3 years.

4/25/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Great Paso Robles Cabernet. With nearly 5 years of age this is shining bright. Medley of red currant and black currant compote. Neutral oak. Relatively high acidity for a Cabernet but nothing to complain about from me!

4/19/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

This Sylvaner screams grapefruit type citrus scents and flavors. Acidity and finish could be a bit more exciting but can’t complain for $10

4/22/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

A bit too high on the alcohol heat. Bolder type flavors. Nice and complex for what it is.

4/18/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Very spot on previous note. Cranberry, cherry, sous bois, And some Brett. Definitely has that whole cluster stem taste and mouthfeel. Wine would definitely benefit from another 2 years minimum.

4/18/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Wine is on its way out. Had one that was premoxed and this one was better. Still very tasty. I’d consume whatever you have left ASAP.

4/18/2019 - RomanPski Does not like this wine:

Definitely not 97 points.... All I taste is oak wood in the wine. No fruit really. Smooth but not what I look for in a Chianti Classico

4/16/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Ripe berry, Cabernet like on the nose and palate upon first opening. Some wood and oregano notes. Young tannins. After some air the wine reveals the classic cherry scent and taste that CC is known for. Overall very underwhelming considering WS score.

12/4/2018 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Strawberry, cherry and spice notes on the nose. Almost a syrupy or jammy component to the smell and taste. A bit of leather cover by forest floor. Pure tasting with a wonderful finish.

3/28/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Fruit forward. Mild complexity of non-fruit notes. A bit overly acidic (and I love good acidity). Strong tannic backbone which complements this wine. Not much more detailed notes but was a pretty good wine. Probably needs a good decant.

3/30/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

A great Burgundy at $25. Not much change since my last review. Have consumed several more bottles since then. Some bottle variation but overall very solid

4/3/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Not the ideal wine but at $8 there’s nothing to really complain about. Decent enough acidity and fruit. Light. Better than a bunch of the $10-15 swill floating around the US.

4/3/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Definitely worth stocking up on a few more of these. A great crowd pleaser but also mildly complex and unique

4/3/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Savory, rich juiciness with some brooding spice. Nice restraint and solid balance. A steal at $11

4/3/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

More structured and tannic then the regular cuvee (which is priced slightly lower than this). Similar scent and flavor profile. Very tight and not as enjoyable as the regular Clos De la Roilette at this stage. Requires at least another 2-5 years in the cellar.

4/3/2019 - RomanPski Does not like this wine:

Meh

3/22/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Very young. Was great on first day, even better on second day. Silky berries with some strawberry. Slightly austere tannic structure with plenty more room to get better with age. Overall very well balanced. You don’t see many California Cabs with 13% ABV like this anymore

2/21/2019 - RomanPski wrote:

Really juicy, bright cherry flavor. You will be hard pressed to find better wine at the $8 price range than this

3/21/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Raspberry notes with a distinct smokey oak and cacao profile. Firm tannins and could probably use another year to round out a bit more. Fun wine.

3/21/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Bold fruitiness, baked berry and fig. All wrapped in a dusty leathery minerality. Classic Primitivo di Manduria

3/21/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Perfumed and fairly powerful Syrah. Dark berries, plum, pepper. Hints of menthol on the nose. Smooth and balanced with a standout acidity. Very long and enjoyable

3/21/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Similar to Domaine Courdet’s Cuvee Christie Fleurie. Perfume of dark cherry, raspberry and red apple skins. Juicy with some of that awesome mouthwatering acidity and finish. A bit austere and tight. Definitely could use a few more years in the cellar. If opening now then decant for 30 min-1hr.

3/20/2019 - RomanPski Likes this wine:

Old school Sonoma Zinfandel. One of the best Zin’s I’ve had. Dried blackberry and dried strawberry notes tied in with some sweet tobacco. Age has done this wine very well