| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2014 TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon VineyardOakville more |
10/14/2022 - kennyg wrote: 96 pointsWow! This is rich. Understand why this is the top parcel in Napa. Not sure this will improve as it is a fruit forward pleasure but enough structure to not be plumby. |
| Red |
1988 Château Pape ClémentPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/13/2020 - kennyg wrote: 94 pointsMature, profound bourdeaux. Earthy, wonderfully integrated tannins, adequate acidity, dark fruit still present with typical funkiness of the region. My favorite among some aged high end Napa cabs |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1988 Château La Tour Blanche SauternesSémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/2/2019 - kennyg Likes this wine: 93 pointsReally delightful. Sl carmellly and mild acidity. Has aged quite nicely. Finish a little shot but what a great way to finish the meal! |
| Red |
1990 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée CentenaireRed Rhone Blend more |
11/2/2019 - kennyg Likes this wine: 95 pointsHad 9 years ago and gave 98. Hot initially and overall less well integrated but improved over the course of an hour in glass. Still quite profound in nice structure just sl less fruit. Wonderful wine overall. |
| Red |
1989 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
11/2/2019 - kennyg wrote: 94 pointsWonderful, well aged. Still full bodied but well integrated |
| Red |
2010 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
8/6/2017 - kennyg wrote: 88 pointsFruit has faded a bit and not much structure or acidity to support what remains. What is left is pleasant, albeit a bit hot with 14.6%. Did not come close to a 2013 ROAR Pisoni, that we quickly switched over to drinking. These wines are better younger. |
| Red |
2009 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-EchezeauxGrands-Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
8/27/2016 - kennyg wrote: 95 pointsWill certainly improve with time given structure, but why wait since it is in excellent balance right now with funk, light cherry fruit, and subtle tannins. A real treat. |
| Red |
2013 Quinta do Vale Meão DouroRed Blend more |
7/31/2016 - kennyg Does not like this wine: 88 pointsUnfortunately I opened this bottle at a nice restaurant and despite a two hour decant it was largely undrinkable. Currently a tannic monster. Has tremendous potential as a hyper-concentrated big red. Would wait at least 5 years and this could be really good. Very sad I committed infanticide on a not inexpensive bottle. |
| Red |
2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée RéservéeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/3/2016 - kennyg wrote: 94 pointsGreat color. Nose sl muted with sl anise. Earthy leather mid palate with moderate finish. Elegant wine; hard to put down. Will drink well for next 3 to 5 years. |
| Red |
2007 Cigliuti Barbaresco SerraboellaNebbiolo more |
1/1/2016 - kennyg wrote: 95 pointsTar and minerality in nice balance. Will improve further with time but outstanding right. |
| Red |
2009 Cristom Pinot Noir Marjorie VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
4/24/2015 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsSl bigger than many Oregon pinots. Wonderful fruit with adequate structure and sufficient acidity. Ready to go |
| Red |
2007 Prats and Symington Douro ChryseiaRed Blend more |
4/10/2015 - kennyg wrote: NRFull bodied, blackberry and Carmel, complex, one of the consistent best we have had in dry reds from Portugal |
| Red |
1959 Château FonroqueSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/15/2015 - kennyg wrote: 89 pointsStill a bit of life. Crazy old bottle with about 10% gone due to ullage. Even a touch of fruit remaining, but mostly oxidized and reasonably pleasant. A real treat once the cork was finally full removed. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Domaine Huet Vouvray Demi-Sec Le MontChenin Blanc more |
3/15/2015 - kennyg wrote: 94 pointsThis wine is huge favorite among wine drinkers of all types, both novice (never tried chenin blanc) and those with sophisticated palates. Sweetness with acidity and long finish, wow! Need to get more of this year, if possible |
| Red |
2005 Giovanni Manzone Barolo CastellettoNebbiolo more |
2/7/2015 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsNice baby Barolo. Tannins well resolved and drinking at or near prime. Great qpr |
| Red |
2005 Château PipeauSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/25/2014 - kennyg Likes this wine: 91 pointsLast tasted 2008. This has evolved considerably. Tannins still present but not overpowering. Fruit is there but mild with sl casiss. Very pleasant mild drink. Pairs well with even lighter fair |
| Red |
2006 Pax Syrah Griffin's LairSonoma Coast more |
10/18/2014 - kennyg Likes this wine: 94 pointsBrought this to a Nuevo Mexicano restaurante and wow, great pairings. Went well with spicy beef dishes. Nicely integrated tannins with well preserved fruit. A little heat, but not offensive. Sl overpaid at San Diego wine bank but Pax is now a real collector's item and this bottle proves why. Crazy good. |
| Red |
2009 Soos Creek Champoux VineyardHorse Heaven Hills Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/21/2014 - kennyg wrote: NRTo Lauren |
| Red |
1990 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/13/2014 - kennyg wrote: 88 pointsColor shows age. Nose slightly maderized. Open up a bit over an hour in glasses. Fruit is gone and slight astringency remains. After overnight under vacuum pump, not bad next morning; tastes more sangiovese than cab at this point. Past prime but not flawed. Drinkers who like much older domestic cabs may still find pleasure in this bottle. |
| Red |
2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valleymore |
7/6/2014 - kennyg wrote: NRPossible the best wine at Helen Cabin. |
| Red |
2005 Two Hands Shiraz Lily's GardenMcLaren Vale more |
7/6/2014 - kennyg wrote: NRHas lost a lot fruit, a bit of a hot mess at cabin in Helen, GA. The least favorite of the wines tried |
| Red |
2003 W.H. Smith Pinot Noir Maritime VineyardSonoma Coast more |
5/31/2014 - kennyg wrote: 94 pointsCali Pinot but more. Complex flavor profile with long finish. Still has some aging potential |
| Red |
2008 Zepaltas Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
5/25/2014 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsWonderful cali Pinot drinking very we'll now. Way to go Ryan! |
| Red |
2005 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards ÉlogeNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/24/2014 - kennyg wrote: 91 pointsCassis and eucalyptus, well integrated tannins. Hot on opening but somewhat high alcohol blew off over an hour in the glasses at restaurant. This is very nice and given the slightly muted fruit, don't see it improving all that much. Would drink now with decant for alcohol. Nice new world Bordeaux blend |
| Red |
2008 Dominion Tantara Pinot Noir Solomon Hills VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
5/17/2014 - kennyg wrote: NRWith all the girls at dyrons |
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