Tasting Notes for andyw

Red

2005 Rubicon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Rutherford (view label images)

10/14/2023 - andyw Likes this wine:

89 points

Still good.

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Red

2012 Wilde Farm Wines Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

12/11/2020 - andyw Likes this wine:

90 points

Needed a few minutes to open up but then was quite enjoyable

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Red

2004 Pio Cesare Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)

6/27/2020 - andyw Likes this wine:

flawed

Never opened up

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Red

2005 Quintessa Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/10/2020 - andyw Likes this wine:

91 points

Took some meaningful time to open up

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Red

2005 Reynolds Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Stags Leap District (view label images)

8/18/2017 - andyw Likes this wine:

91 points

Extremely smooth and appealing

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White

2013 Bedell Chardonnay North Fork (view label images)

8/19/2015 - andyw Likes this wine:

89 points

Like that it is not oaky and is light like a Sancerre

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Red

2009 Coho Headwaters Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/25/2015 - andyw Likes this wine:

92 points

Silky. Good balance between fruity and earthy.

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Red

2004 Kate's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Sedna Napa Valley (view label images)

2/14/2015 - andyw Likes this wine:

92 points

This was immediately delicious. Velvety.

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Red

2005 Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/25/2014 - andyw Likes this wine:

93 points

After some breathing, it was superb.

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White

2013 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

8/25/2014 - andyw Likes this wine:

91 points

Always consistently solid Sauvignon Blanc.

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Red

2005 Reynolds Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Stags Leap District (view label images)

7/4/2014 - andyw Likes this wine:

90 points

Very enjoyable

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Red

2007 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

7/3/2014 - andyw Likes this wine:

90 points

After opening it up, very smooth and enjoyable.

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Red

2007 Pascual Toso Malbec Maipu Vineyard Maipú (view label images)

1/1/2014 - andyw Likes this wine:

89 points

Still drank well.

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Red

2012 Wilde Farm Wines Heritage Bedrock Vineyard Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

12/8/2013 - andyw Likes this wine:

92 points

Very enjoyable taste

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Red

2003 J. Confuron-Cotetidot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

7/26/2013 - andyw Does not like this wine:

This bottle was past its prime.

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Red

2003 Quintessa Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/19/2013 - andyw Likes this wine:

90 points

Needed some time to open up but was very nice when it did.

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Rosé

2012 Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/6/2013 - andyw wrote:

92 points

Refreshing pleasant drink

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Red

2003 Reynolds Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Select Napa Valley (view label images)

9/27/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Better than I would have expected. Definitely needed some time to open up.

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Red

1999 Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/1/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Good but not great.

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Red

2004 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

7/4/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Light and fruity

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White

2005 Clos Floridene Blanc Graves Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

6/23/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Complex but nice texture.

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White

2007 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

5/28/2012 - andyw wrote:

- Yellow color.

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White

2006 Channing Daughters Vino Bianco Long Island White Blend (view label images)

5/27/2012 - andyw wrote:

- Yellow gold color - Again, still enjoyable. Light taste.

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Red

2008 Wyatt Pinot Noir St. Helena (view label images)

1/15/2012 - andyw wrote:

89 points

Still solid Pinot for regular dinner

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Red

2003 Reynolds Family Winery Persistence Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

1/2/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

- Brick color with medium forming legs - Still very drinkable

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Red

1990 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga Nebbiolo (view label images)

1/1/2012 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Needed to open up a bit but when it did, it was lush.

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White

2006 Channing Daughters Mosaico The Hamptons White Blend (view label images)

9/4/2011 - andyw wrote:

87 points

Past its prime but not bad.

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Red

2007 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/21/2011 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Drank it right away and probably needed to decant a bit.

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Red

2005 Rubicon Estate Cuvée Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/15/2011 - andyw wrote:

89 points

Good but not great; a bit spicy.

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Rosé

2008 Dominio de Eguren Protocolo Rosé Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/2/2011 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Second bottle was just like the first tonight

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Rosé

2008 Dominio de Eguren Protocolo Rosé Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/2/2011 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Pretty good for being a year old

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Red

2007 Pascual Toso Malbec Maipu Vineyard Maipú (view label images)

6/17/2011 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Easy to drink; drinks better than its price point.

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Red

2007 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/11/2011 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Medium to full bodied, drinkable pretty quickly and quite enjoyable

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White

2006 Channing Daughters Vino Bianco Long Island White Blend (view label images)

5/28/2011 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Better than expected for 06 white

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Red

1999 Château de Sales Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/23/2011 - andyw wrote:

89 points

Past its prime but pleasant still

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Red

2003 J. Confuron-Cotetidot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/25/2010 - andyw wrote:

92 points

Quite smooth after opening up a bit

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Rosé

2009 Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Rosé Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/26/2010 - andyw wrote:

92 points

Simple refreshing summer wine.

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Red

2003 Reynolds Family Winery Persistence Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

8/23/2010 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Opened up well, comparable to 05

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Red

2005 Reynolds Family Winery Persistence Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

8/23/2010 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Opened up nicely with great fruit flavor

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Rosé

2009 Château de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Commanderie de Peyrassol Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/9/2010 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Solid refreshing summer rose.

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Red

2005 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

8/7/2010 - andyw wrote:

89 points

Wine was good but will get better with age

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White

2007 Gainey Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

8/7/2010 - andyw wrote:

88 points

A bit heavier than most sauvignon blancs, even a bit buttery, both in a good way.

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White

2006 Patient Cottat Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

6/5/2010 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Drank better than expected given the vintage. Refreshing.

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Red

2004 Rubicon Estate Zinfandel Captain's Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

4/24/2010 - andyw wrote:

89 points

Wine opened up reasonably quickly (not decanted) and fairly smooth zinfandel. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Good but not spectacular.

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Red

2007 Fontanafredda Piemonte Barbera Briccotondo Piemonte DOC (view label images)

9/3/2009 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Opened up after few minutes, was an ok wine

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Red

2006 La Massa La Massa Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

8/27/2009 - andyw wrote:

92 points

Opened up very quickly and very smooth, yet flavorful, once it did.

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Rosé

2008 Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Rosé Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/25/2009 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Light but reasonably flavorful. Very drinkable.

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White

2007 Gainey Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

8/9/2009 - andyw wrote:

90 points

Crisp and light. A touch less citrus would make this great.

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Red

2005 Thunevin Mauvais Garçon / Bad Boy Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/9/2009 - andyw wrote:

92 points

Drank the wine straight away and it was fairly smooth. Universally liked around the table.

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Rosé

2008 Triennes Rosé Var Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/1/2009 - andyw wrote:

88 points

Seemed alittle tart.

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