Tasting Notes for Ian_Rhie

Red

2014 Faiveley Clos Vougeot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/5/2024 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

93 points

Lovely nose(earth, chalk, dried fruit, oak), with matured pinot taste. lonely wine

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White

2016 Domaine Robert-Denogent Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras Cuvée Claude Denogent Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (view label images)

5/1/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

92 points

Very nice bottle. Constantly showed its beauty

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Red

2004 Clarendon Hills Syrah Piggott Range Vineyard (view label images)

5/1/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

Too much chocolate flavor

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White

2017 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series Margaret River (view label images)

4/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

90 points

too much acid, typical Australian Chardonnay

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White

2018 Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Chardonnay (view label images)

3/30/2024 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

92 points

Citrus, well permeated nose

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Red

2005 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

90 points

Expected better condition because of the vintage, but didn't really showed its potential.

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Red

2003 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

95 points

Classic BDM, very well aged.

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Red

2010 Stonier Pinot Noir Stonier Family Vineyard Mornington Peninsula (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

88 points

Typical new world Pinot. Matured, but light, earthy

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Red

2016 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

Double decanted, didn't really show its maturity and depth

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White - Sparkling

2002 Union Champagne de Saint Gall Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Orpale Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

93 points

Deduction at first place, but showed beautiful balance soon

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White

2014 Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

82 points

Cooked

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Red

2018 Pierre Girardin Pommard Pinot Noir (view label images)

2/12/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

88 points

Nothing particular

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Red

1995 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder (view label images)

2/12/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

97 points

Amazing wine. well aged. perfect condition. On the nose, red fruit, leather, palate was silky but had a volume.

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White - Sparkling

2008 Pol Roger Champagne Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (view label images)

2/12/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

90 points

Crispy, citrus, little bitter

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Red

2009 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barolo Vürsù Vigneto Campè Nebbiolo (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

93 points

Still very tight, lovely barolo.

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Red

2010 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

93 points

Powerful shiraz

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White

2015 Kistler Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

95 points

Fantastic Kistler, like burgundy Chardonnay. Awesome nose, and powerful taste.

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Red

2001 Château Pavie St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

95 points

Very well aged Pavie. lovely way of spending evening.

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Red

2002 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chambertin Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

99 points

Lovely well aged Pinot noir. all those elegant smells comes out from the glass. yet very powerful taste. classic Chambertain Grand Cru.

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Red

2009 Viñedos de Páganos Rioja El Puntido Tempranillo (view label images)

1/18/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

90 points

very well aged Rioja.

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Red

1994 Château Montus Madiran Tannat Blend, Tannat (view label images)

1/8/2024 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

94 points

Well aged tannat. now I can believe it might win over other Bordeaux big names. Great acidity yet lovely tannin. 30 years age made tremendous texture and nose. must buy again.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Pommery Champagne Brut Royal Champagne Blend (view label images)

12/28/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

93 points

90's were fantastic. over the expectation.

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Red

1996 Château Léoville Poyferré St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/24/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

94 points

Perfect drinking window. Tannins are all softened, plum, jammy berries, leather, classic Bordeaux.

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White

2016 Peter Michael Chardonnay La Carrière Knights Valley (view label images)

12/24/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

88 points

flawed

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White - Off-dry

2003 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese * Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

12/17/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

87 points

Golden yellow. Patrol, peach, apricot, jammed fruits, oaky finish. Too sweet for me.

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White

2018 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Le Porusot Chardonnay (view label images)

12/15/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

oaky, mineral, cistrus

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Red

2011 Château Giscours Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/10/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

Can feel the cold vintage. aged well, but less power.

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Red

2011 Damilano Barolo Cannubi Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/1/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

92 points

Intense aroma: Black berry, dried plum. Vanilla, starfruit, leather, pepper, mint.
Very long finish. still developing but at the perfect drinking window now.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Philippe Glavier Champagne Grand Cru Genesis Chardonnay (view label images)

11/30/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

Fine bubble, golden. Bit sweeter. has a volume.

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White - Sparkling

2004 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (view label images)

11/11/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

97 points

Marbleous bottle. pear, citrus, brioche. very well matured.

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Red

2007 Heinrich Gabarinza Burgenland Red Blend (view label images)

11/5/2023 - Ian_Rhie Does not like this wine:

82 points

past its peak.

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White

2013 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series Margaret River (view label images)

11/4/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

92 points

Lemon citrus, not very much oak. perfect drinking window.

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Red

2011 Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/4/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

92 points

Worse than before. became very soft and lost its tightness. but still worth of money.

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Red

2001 Le Macchiole Scrio Toscana IGT Syrah (view label images)

11/4/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

98 points

Absolute stunner. Vintaged, volumed, syraz of italy.

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White

2016 Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot 1er Cru Clos Blanc de Vougeot Chardonnay (view label images)

10/30/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

98 points

Wonderful bottle. must buy if i see it again. Nice acidity, limited oak use. gold color.

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White

2019 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur Chardonnay (view label images)

10/29/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

93 points

still very very young. need 12+hr decant. salt, mineral, golden.

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Red

2016 San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte Sangiovese (view label images)

10/29/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

90 points

silky and smooth after decanting. not a re-buy stuff.

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Red

2010 Jim Barry Shiraz The McRae Wood Clare Valley (view label images)

10/29/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

90 points

nice warm Shiraz. soft tannin, silky taste

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Red

2017 Chris Ringland Shiraz Reservation Barossa Valley (view label images)

10/29/2023 - Ian_Rhie Does not like this wine:

85 points

too much oak, tobacco, spice. artificial tanin.

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White

2016 Tapanappa Chardonnay 1.5M Tiers Piccadilly Valley (view label images)

10/24/2023 - Ian_Rhie Does not like this wine:

85 points

disappointing, maybe flawed bottle

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Red

2008 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo Toscana IGT Sangiovese (view label images)

10/23/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

89 points

Nose was perfect at some point, but palate didn't meet the expectation.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1997 Château Rieussec Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

10/19/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

93 points

Honey, butter, cashew nut, corn, very thick

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Red

2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/19/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

92 points

Very well aged Rioja. PNP Leather, pepper, so good

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White - Sparkling

2012 Saar-Mosel-Winzersekt Riesling Sekt Trocken Réserve Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

10/17/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

89 points

Very good ROI, honey, vanilla, oak.

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Red

2017 Chris Ringland Shiraz Reservation Barossa Valley (view label images)

10/17/2023 - Ian_Rhie wrote:

85 points

Smooth, high tannin.

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White

2014 Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

10/15/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

90 points

Crisp acidity, medium oak. drink at its peak.

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Red

2008 Luigi Pira Barolo Marenca Nebbiolo (view label images)

10/1/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

95 points

Modern barolo. Ruby Red, lighter at the rim. amazing aroma, berries, spice. Very structured wine, bright acidity, sweet berries, long finish. Would love to have it again!!!

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White

2016 Dominique Lafon Meursault Les Narvaux Chardonnay (view label images)

8/19/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

93 points

Citrus with typical Meursault nuance.

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Red

1997 Antinori Solaia Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

8/5/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

98 points

lovely nose with fresh scent.

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White

2013 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay White Bones Adrianna Vineyard Gualtallary (view label images)

8/5/2023 - Ian_Rhie Likes this wine:

95 points

Menthol nose, and taste as well. Very special chardonnay.

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