| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III VineyardRutherford more |
4/12/2013 - rmcnees wrote: 91 pointsMedium to full bodied, dark garnet colored, nicely balanced, complex yet smooth and polished flavors of blackberry and black cherry with a layer of dark chocolate and tones of floral, vanilla and sweet oak. |
| Red |
2003 Abadal Pla de Bages SeleccioRed Blend more |
4/16/2009 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsDark color, intense fruit aromas, flavors of black fruits predominate with hints of creosote and graphite and then a short abrupt finish. Needs decanting and some time to breathe - the fruit opened more after a short time and continued to open further for about an hour. |
| Red |
2006 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valleymore |
12/19/2019 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 pointsGarnet colored, medium full bodied, ripe, bright expressive nicely balanced black berry, black currant and cherry fruits accented by notes of mocha, black tea, tobacco, sweet oak and hints of lavender and pepper finishing with nice smooth soft well integrated tannins. |
| White |
2008 Abeja ChardonnayWashington more |
11/13/2010 - rmcnees wrote: 92 pointsButter color, very clean, crisp, nicely balanced acidity, buttery kiwi and lychie fruits, hint of vanilla, citrus on a pleasant finish. |
| Red |
1990 Acinum Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
11/13/2011 - rmcnees wrote: 87 pointsA typical Amorone, medium to full bodied with full forward ripe raisiny fig and black fruits. The body is a bit lighter and the fruits are less pronounced than most Amarones I have had in the past. |
| Red |
2004 Castello d'Albola Acciaiolo Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/5/2017 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis was dark blackish garnet colored, full bodied with firm structure and complex concentrated blackberry and tangy black cherry fruits accented by black tea, tobacco, and hints of smoke with mouth puckering firm tannins and tangy acidity on a lingering finish. This begs for the spicy meat and tomato sauce and cheeses of the lasagna and garlic bread - a perfect accompaniment. |
| Red |
2016 Alexana Pinot Noir Terroir SeriesWillamette Valley more |
9/8/2021 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsRuby colored, medium bodied, cherry and boysenberry fruits give way to tones of floral, smoke, anise and dark chocolate with smooth polished tannins on the moderate finish. |
| Red |
2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignonmore |
8/14/2011 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsMedium bodied - pleasurable easy drinking wine, not very complex but showing a predominant layer of sweet oak tinged vanilla and mocha with a hint of anise integrated into the black cherry and dark berry fruit flavors. Very nice complement to the grilled filet of beef with lettuce wedge, blue cheese, red onions and tomato salad at the Grand Cafe at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. |
| Red |
2012 Alexandria Nicole Syrah Jet Black Destiny Ridge VineyardsHorse Heaven Hills more |
11/29/2016 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 pointsJet Black is an apt name for this blackish garnet ink colored, full bodied Syrah. It's dense, thick, complex concentrated black berry and black cherry fruits are accented by floral notes of lavender, tongue coating layers of mocha, black olive and espresso, with tones of toffee, cedar, and spicy oak with approachable acidity, turning to fine, silky and sleek tannins on the smooth finish. |
| Red |
2017 Maison les Alexandrins Crozes-HermitageSyrah more |
7/24/2021 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep purple ruby colored, medium bodied, bright vibrant black berry and black cherry fruits, notes of smoky, spices and hints of black pepper, nice balance of acidity, turning to smooth silky tannins on a long finish. An outstanding QPR, high quality to price ratio wine. |
| Red |
2017 Maison les Alexandrins Crozes-HermitageSyrah more |
6/1/2019 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 90 pointsTasted at Chez Joel on Taylor Street Chicago, excellent value on the winelist. Deep purple ruby colored, medium bodied, bright vibrant black berry and black cherry fruits, notes of smoky, spices and hints of black pepper, nice balance of acidity, turning to smooth silky tannins on a long finish. An outstanding QPR, high quality to price ratio wine. |
| Red |
2011 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGTCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
6/10/2016 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsWhile not complex, this is nicely balanced for smooth easy sipping, supple with deep ruby red in colour, a berry perfume, ripe black berry and black cherry fruits with an underlying tone of leather, mocha, hints of vanilla and oak with modest finish. Great QPR for an every day sipper or for a party where you dont want to break the bank but have a well rounded red that will appeal to many. |
| Red |
2017 Viña Almaviva S.A. AlmavivaPuente Alto Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/17/2023 - rmcnees wrote: 91 pointsDespite it's pedigree and superior ratings, this was a bit disjointed, perhaps needing more time in which to integrate and settle. Dark garnet colored, medium bodied, tightly wound and structured black berry fruits with notes of cassis, black tea, leather and earth. |
| Red |
1999 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/19/2016 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsDark garnet colored, medium to bodied, concentrated forward bright vibrant expressive sweet black raspberry, black currant and sweet blueberry fruits with tones of mocha, spicy oak and cinnamon, with hints of leather and cigar box with long chewy tongue coated finish of firm but smooth soft tannins. |
| Red |
2017 Altesino Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
1/9/2024 - rmcnees wrote: 92 pointsTasted from wine list at Italian Village Chicago for a fabulous, perfect food and wine pairing. |
| Red |
2016 Amici Cellars Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/15/2020 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsWe found this bright vibrant fruit filled, needing some time to integrate and hopefully develop a bit more harmony and balance, lacking complexity with a predominant sprite or accent of bright cherry plum fruit turning to a layer of mocha and floral. |
| White |
2016 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
1/10/2023 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsFrom the Winelist at Suzette's Creperie Wheaton (IL). Golden straw colored, medium bodied, complex crisp, slightly tart pear, apple, grapefruit fruits with hints of peach accented by creamy butter, vanilla and almond notes with a stony, mineral finish. |
| White |
2017 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Santenay Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
4/2/2022 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsThis was straw colored, medium bodied with sharp flavors of tangy green apple, pear, hints of citrus, peach white stone and almond. |
| Red |
2006 Amisfield Pinot NoirCentral Otago more |
7/18/2010 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsMiedium bodied, bright forward spicy zesty cherry, berry fruit, dusty rose petal, spicy leather on the long finish. |
| Red |
2006 Amisfield Pinot NoirCentral Otago more |
4/1/2012 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsMedium bodied, bright forward spicy zesty cherry, berry fruit, dusty rose petal, spicy leather on the long finish. |
| Red |
2012 Anaba Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
4/4/2015 - rmcnees Does not like this wine: 87 pointsTasted at the Saturday Holiday tasting at Vin Chicago who gave this 92 points, and The Pinot Report gave this 94 points and wrote of this wine and it's "bright cherry flavors with earth and forest floor notes". |
| Red |
2016 Andretti Cabernet Sauvignon Montona EstateNapa Valley more |
6/12/2020 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsDark garnet colored, medium full bodied, concentrated forward black berry fruits were accented by a layer of dark mocha chocolate with notes of tobacco are spice with mouth filling tannins on a long finish. This label was better than earlier tastings suggesting it needed a bit more time to settle and mature in the bottle. |
| Red |
2014 Andretti Cabernet Sauvignon Montona Reserve Gran Vino Napa Valleymore |
5/29/2019 - rmcnees wrote: 90 pointsThe 2014 Gran Vino was dark garnet colored, flavorful, boldly structured, black cherry, dark plum, notes of clove, hints of cedar and black pepper, moderate approachable tannins and hearty oak on the finish. |
| White |
2014 Andretti Chardonnay Montona ReserveNapa Valley more |
8/8/2020 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 pointsThe golden honey color has a slight rust hue that was initially disarming but the wine was fine, medium bodied, nicely balanced and polished with integrated bright expressive notes of peach, apricot and citrus fruits with notes of vanilla and soft oak on the sinewy finish. |
| White |
2017 Andretti Chardonnay Villa AndrettiNapa Valley more |
10/19/2022 - rmcnees wrote: 87 pointsGolden butter colored, medium bodied, notes of green apple, pear and citrus, with hints of peach on a modest finish. |
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