| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Ninety+ Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 53 Gran ReservaMendoza more |
4/8/2018 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 88 pointsThis vastly exceeded my expectations with high throttle bold fruit forward expressive bright vibrant fruits and obtuse in-your-face accents. This would've been a great 'pizza' wine but it was sufficiently complex and multi-dimensional that it was an ideal compliment to grilled beef steak, mashed potatoes, grilled salmon and asparagus Sunday dinner. |
| Red |
2008 Crios de Susana Balbo MalbecMendoza more |
4/18/2009 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsNice full flavor of spicy black cherry and black berry fruits with a hint of ripe plum and toasty vanilla on the finish - approachable, enjoyable easy drinking wine that is a tremendous value. |
| Red |
2019 Viña Cobos Malbec Marchiori VineyardLujan de Cuyo more |
4/27/2023 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis was dark inky purple colored, full bodied, rich, concentrated extracted black and blue fruits with notes of bacon fat, tobacco, black tea, spice and herbs with a full lingering finish. |
| Red |
2018 Pulenta Estate Gran Corte VIIAgrelo Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/30/2022 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 93 pointsTasted from the winelist at El Che, Chicago, this was bright ruby colored with sprites of purple, full bodied, complex, nicely balanced, bright expressive ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry fruits with notes of spice, black-tea, tobacco and cocoa with round texture and silky tannins on a tangy acidic lingering finish. |
| Red |
2006 Monteviejo Lindaflor Petite FleurValle de Uco Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
12/1/2022 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsDark garnet colored, medium full bodied, aromatic bouquet and flavors of plum and blackberry fruits with notes of smoke, licorice, spice, hints of cedar and leather turning to nicely balanced acidity, slightly chewy tannins and good length. |
| Red |
2011 Mascota Vineyards UnánimeValle de Uco Red Blend more |
12/16/2015 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsDeep, dark blackish garnet colored, full bodied, bold, forward, slightly obtuse with vibrant aromas and flavors of blackberry and black plum fruits with a layer of cassis with tones of creosote with hints of expresso and dark bitter chocolate on the sharp abrupt finish. |
| Red - Fortified |
1983 Hardys Vintage PortAustralia Red Blend more |
3/16/2013 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsAlthough the cork was very soft and spongy and the fill level was nearing the bottom of the tall neck, the color was ruby colored although it was slightly murky, yet it tasted fine - super ripe red and black berry flavors, hints of dark mocha, almost raisiny fig flavors, blackberry liquor tones, anise, a layer of soft sweet essence of brandy and a sweet aftertaste on the lingering finish. |
| Red |
2007 Mollydooker Merlot The ScooterSouth Australia more |
2/5/2022 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsWow what a surprise - big bold spicy, peppery, ala a Aussie Shiraz. The profile of this was more so, obtuse, bold fruits, than a Bordeaux Merlot varietal profile of more reserved softer fruits as used in blends to soften the more tannin and structured Cabernet. At fifteen years, this was showing nicely and seemed to be still within its prime drinking window, showing no signs of diminution from age whatsoever. |
| Red |
2010 Hesketh Shiraz Cruel IntentionsSouth Australia more |
7/18/2014 - rmcnees wrote: 87 pointsDark crimson red color, medium bodied, a slight metallic and mineral layer competes with the ripe plum fruit, tones of anise, vanilla and toast on a moderate tannin finish. A bit disjointed and flabby. |
| Red |
2011 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed BoySouth Australia more |
3/4/2016 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsWeighing in at 16% alcohol, this is a bold wine that begs for big full flavorful foods such as sweet dessert or hearty cheese, not for the feint of heart, this can be an after dinner aperitif. |
| Red |
2010 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
12/4/2014 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 95 pointsDark inky purple colored, medium to full bodied, powerful, concentrated but balanced and polished black berry and black cherry fruits hint of blue berry with dark spices, tones of smoke, anise, hints of tar and cedar with complex firm but smooth and polished lingering tannin finish. Needs some time to settle. |
| Red |
2010 Penfolds Bin 389South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
12/4/2014 - rmcnees wrote: 91 pointsDark garnet colored, full bodied, dense, concentrated, complex black berry fruits accented by tones of spicy mocha, coffee, hints of tar and vanilla oak on a lingering moderate tannin finish. A slight off tone of metallic detracts from the accent tones on the finish. |
| Red |
2009 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
12/4/2014 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 95 pointsDark garnet inky purple colored, medium to full bodied, a symphony of elegant complex balanced black berry, black raspberry and black cherry fruits accented by sweet spicy oak, hints of anise and subtle tone of sweet mocha chocolate turning to silky smooth polished lingering tannins. Delicious. |
| Red |
2012 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed BoySouth Australia more |
9/10/2022 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsTonight's tasting was markedly different than my last post in October 2019 when I wrote: "This was dark blackish inky purple, full bodied, powerful, rich forward fruit of super ripe savoury extracted raisin, notes of expresso coffee, soy and anise, with a bit of heat with almost a medicinal or metallic layer. I wonder if this is indicative of this vintage or if perhaps we held it a bit too long, or perhaps this is an aberrant bottle. We have some more of this vintage and will watch it carefully. RM 88 Points." |
| Red |
2012 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed BoySouth Australia more |
10/20/2019 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsThis was dark blackish inky purple, full bodied, powerful, rich forward fruit of super ripe savoury extracted raisin, notes of expresso coffee, soy and anise, with a bit of heat with almost a medicinal or metallic layer. I wonder if this is indicative of this vintage or if perhaps we held it a bit too long, or perhaps this is an aberrant bottle. We have some more of this vintage and will watch it carefully. |
| Red |
2013 Elderton Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon E SeriesSouth Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
11/2/2016 - rmcnees wrote: 87 pointsDark garnet colored, medium bodied, black berry and black cherry fruits are accented by tones of mineral, graphite and hints of camphor, with a layer of vanilla and a slight bit of 'heat' from the alcohol. |
| Red |
2006 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed BoySouth Australia more |
8/19/2010 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsDark garnet color - aromas of earth and raisin - flavors of super ripe leathery black fruit, raisin, licorice and undercurrent of slight metallic layer on a long tannin laced mineral finish. |
| Red |
2006 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed BoySouth Australia more |
5/7/2012 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsBig brooding full bodied, dark inky purple color, aromas of earth and raisin, forward layers of tongue coating ripe black and blue berry fruits, glycerin, hints of clove and cinnamon spices on a lingering soft tannin finish. |
| Red |
NV Redheads Studio Return Of The Living RedSouth Australia Red Blend more |
2/26/2011 - rmcnees wrote: 91 pointsInteresting blend of NV (non-vintage) Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga - a 'lost' varietal - hence the name ... Dark garnet color, full bodied, thick chewy, almost shiraz like coating the tongue - forward black and blue fruits, ripe black raspberry turns to a tone of spice, hint of cedar and kirsch on a full, moderate soft chewy tannin finish. Opened at OTBN (Open That Bottle Night) dinner - brought by Dr Dan. |
| Red |
1990 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
7/4/2021 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 95 pointsConsistent with earlier tasting of this label, dark garnet colored, medium-full bodied, flawless, elegant, polished, harmonious, perfectly balanced, silky smooth flavors of concentrated black berry and black raspberry fruits with notes of vanilla, licorice, spice, black truffles and oak with hints of spice and cedar turning to fine grained tongue puckering tannins on the long lingering finish. |
| Red |
1990 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
9/26/2020 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 96 pointsConsistent with my earlier tasting notes. |
| Red |
1990 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
10/26/2019 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 95 pointsDark garnet colored, medium-full bodied, flawless, elegant, polished, harmonious, perfectly balanced, silky smooth flavors of concentrated black berry and black raspberry fruits with notes of vanilla, licorice, spice, black truffles and oak with hints of spice and cedar turning to fine grained tongue puckering tannins on the long lingering finish. |
| Red |
2006 Heartland Stickleback RedSouth Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
5/13/2016 - rmcnees wrote: 86 pointsAn Australian blend of red varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), Shiraz (33%), and Grenache (15%). A $10 red blend that meets expectations and tastes like a $10 red. I would not cite this as having exceptional QPR (quality-price ratio) but rather okay drinking for an every day pizza wine, lacking any inspiration or excitement. |
| Red |
2005 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
4/20/2019 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 94 pointsDark inky garnet colored, rich concentrated, full bodied, Wine Spectator describes the nose as "a bit animal with some smoked game, mincemeat and bacon notes'. The fruit is ripe blackberry and black currant with a hint of blueberry with notes of tar, coffee, earth, black truffles, anise and hints of pepper and spice on the long finish of fine grain nicelly integrated tannins and crisp acidity. |
| Red |
2004 Elderton ShirazBarossa more |
7/30/2012 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsFabulous complement to hearty blue cheeses on simple crackers, the 2004 Elderton Ashmead Family Barossa Shiraz exhibits dark purple/black color with dark garnet rim, medium-full bodied, moderately complex, nicely balanced flavorful blackberry, ripe plum, cherry and blueberry fruits with hints of mocha, tobacco and cedar on a flavorful finish. |
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