| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Kamiak Rock Lake RedColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/29/2012 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsNicely integrated. Earthy cherry nose and a fruit forward style with enough acidity to keep everything in balance. Cherry and licorice on the palate--tannins are moderate. On the young side but drinking nicely. Good value for the $10-15 dollar price range. |
| Red |
2008 Mendel Malbec LuntaMendoza more |
1/6/2012 - Reyman wrote: 87 pointsRustic, dark and full bodied with raspberry, menthol, and earth on the nose and more of the same on the palate. Tannins are fairly pronounced, so this might mellow with age. Not a lot of subtlety here, but this wine is enjoyable for its enthusiasm and would probably pair well with grilled meats. |
| Red |
2007 Viña Zorzal Graciano Navarramore |
1/6/2012 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsDry, earthy and brambly with good and balanced acidity. Nice cherry fruit. Nice by itself, but would pair well with grilled red meat. Great value at $10.00. |
| Red |
2007 Moncaro Rosso Piceno GeosRed Blend more |
6/6/2009 - Reyman wrote: 86 pointsQuite dry, with drying tannins that partially mask some nice cherry fruit. There are nice notes of fresh earth that dissipate slightly with time. I would anticipate that this will improve over the next few years and recommend decanting in the meantime. Probably at its best when paired with rustic Italian food. |
| Red |
2004 Hazyblur Shiraz Adelaide Plainsmore |
6/3/2009 - Reyman wrote: 84 pointsNot your average aussie Shiraz. Dark purple and viscous in appearance, I expected a typical fruit bomb. Blackberry, molasses and tar on the nose did little to change my mind. On the palate, this has the texture, but not the taste of a fruit bomb. This is quite dry with lots of acidity, and oddly lacking in fruit. There is definitely blackberry flavor, but the dryness and acidity seems to mask the fruit. There are also some odd medicinal (band aid) and oily notes. An interesting but ultimately unsatisfying bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine La Blaque PierrevertRed Rhone Blend more |
5/19/2009 - Reyman wrote: 87 pointsPopped and poured. Starts with a hint of spritz and a few odd herbal notes which blew off fairly quickly. Lots of bramble and earth on the nose along with dark plum fruit. Smooth on the palate with mild to moderate tannins and lots more earth and plum and evergreen. Could use a bit more acidity, but otherwise a pretty good drink. |
| Red |
2006 NW Vine Project Red SplendorColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
5/5/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsNo dirt, barnyard, blood or bacon on this one. This is all about smooth fruit, balanced with nice acidity. Cherry and black currant fruit predominates throughout with a good finish. A bit one dimensional, but it does what it does well. Very good value at $14. |
| Red |
2001 Aminea Taurasi BaiardoTaurasi DOCG Aglianico more |
5/1/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsDay 1, very tannic and herbal--not so good. Day 2: Much better. Tart cherry fruit, nice acidity and plenty of earth and mineral notes. Score based on Day 2. |
| Red |
2003 Kiona Cabernet-MerlotWashington Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/27/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsSmooth and rich wine that is in its prime right now. Blackberry and ripe plum fruit with licorice and earthy notes. Tannins are integrated and finish is long. At less than 10 dollars, this is a fantastic value. |
| White |
2008 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
2/20/2009 - Reyman wrote: 91 pointsUpon opening, the nose is equal parts vegetation (grass, asparagus, peas) and tropical (primarily passionfruit). The vegetable aspects dissipate with time but do not disappear. On the palate, intense pineapple, passionfruit and lime with mineral notes. This is by far the best NZ SB I have tried. It is basically dry, with pronounced but harmonious acidity. It does a great job of balancing the grassy and herbal flavors with tropical and citrus fruit. Great stuff. |
| White |
2007 Château Lestrille BlancEntre-Deux-Mers Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
2/19/2009 - Reyman wrote: 86 pointsGrass, floral notes and peach on the nose with just a touch of cat pee as it warms up. Medium bodied, crisp and fairly dry, with mild acidity. On the palate, the peach and grassy notes predominate. Overall, a pleasant, easy drinking wine. |
| White |
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
2/19/2009 - Reyman wrote: 81 pointsThis does not show varietal characteristics. If I tasted blind, I would have guessed off-dry riesling. This has a muted floral/grapefruit nose with pear and grapefruit on the palate. There is some sweetness which seems particularly out of place for a SB. There is nothing overtly offensive about this wine--it is just non-descript and does not taste at all like a SB. |
| Rosé |
2008 Barnard Griffin Sangiovese Rosé of SangioveseColumbia Valley more |
2/18/2009 - Reyman wrote: 86 pointsA good, vibrant rose, but it lacks the strawberry and watermelon intensity of the 2007. Still dry and nicely balanced acidity. Maybe it is the time of year, it is a bit early to be drinking rose--will try again when it gets warmer. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell Jumillamore |
2/18/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsOpened up nicely after an hour or so in the decanter. Blackberry, plum, pepper and a bit of heat on the nose. Cherry, plum and a touch of chocolate on the palate. The fruit, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced and there is a spicy and peppery element that runs through it. This is quite good now and would probably get better over the next year or two. |
| White |
2007 Oak Grove Viognier ReserveCalifornia more |
1/28/2009 - Reyman wrote: 87 pointsThis is unoaked, so it is very clean and simple (in a good way). Light bodied with good acidity and crisp apple and pear fruit. Was not really expecting to like a wine in this price range, so this is a pleasant surprise. |
| Red |
2005 Longhop Shiraz BoomerangAdelaide Plains more |
1/20/2009 - Reyman wrote: 78 pointsSweet soft cherry fruit and no tannins, acidity or complexity. High alcohol (15.5%) + sugar = major headache. Not a good deal, even at $8.00. |
| White |
2006 Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire Cuvée la NegretteChenin Blanc more |
1/19/2009 - Reyman wrote: 90 pointsDrank several nights ago, so I don't have detailed notes, but I remember quite well this intense, tart and dry CB. Pale straw color with a touch of green. Green apple, some pear and serious rocky minerality. Strong but pleasant acidity and there is an undercurrant of coconut that I am guessing is attributable to oak. By far the most interesting CB I have ever tried, this is one that I am guessing would improve with age. |
| Red |
2001 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco FasetNebbiolo more |
1/11/2009 - Reyman wrote: 87 pointsColor is ruby with a touch of brick. Nice cherry nose with a touch of earth. On the palate, red cherry, red currant, pepper and dusty earth. Not as tannic or as intense as I was expecting, my hunch is this is one to drink relatively soon. |
| Red |
2003 Pretty Sally Cabernet Sauvignon EstateVictoria more |
1/9/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsRipe black cherry and blackberry with nice notes of vanilla and toast. Fruity, but under control. A good value. |
| White - Off-dry |
2006 Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire Demi-SecChenin Blanc more |
1/9/2009 - Reyman wrote: 90 pointsAlthough designated "demi sec" this is more dry than off dry. Very nice green apple, pineapple and mineral notes. This is full-bodied with beautiful golden color with just the right amount of acidity. A very interesting and enjoyable Chenin Blanc. |
| White |
2007 Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly-FuméSauvignon Blanc more |
1/4/2009 - Reyman wrote: 90 pointsNice lime, grass and grapefruit on the nose. Similar flavors on palate along with mineral notes. This is somewhat similar to NZ SBs but it has greater subtlety and depth and a bit more richness and less acidity. A very nice bottle, good on its own or with food. |
| Red |
2005 Engine Room ShirazMcLaren Vale more |
1/3/2009 - Reyman wrote: 91 pointsThis is definitely a Shiraz, but quite good if you like that sort of thing. Big nose of dark cherry fruit along with pepper and sandalwood. Initially on the palate the cherry fruit and earth/incense elements vie for supremacy. After awhile in the glass the fruit predominates. There is just enough acidity keep things lively. Good long finish. This is very good but not to be confused with CdP. |
| Red |
2005 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Naïck RedVin de Table Français Red Rhone Blend more |
1/3/2009 - Reyman wrote: 90 pointsSmooth and rich cherry and black plum fruit with a bit of earth and pepper--this has a lightness and subtlety to it that keeps the fruit from feeling overpowering. Very nice and food friendly. |
| White |
2002 Château de la Bourdiniere Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie PrestigeMelon de Bourgogne more |
1/3/2009 - Reyman wrote: 88 pointsUnusual example of an aged Muscadet. Tart, very dry and lots of limestone/mineral notes as one would expect. The age definitely has not done any harm--the wine still tastes bright and fresh but it has an underlying depth and smoothness that you might not find in a younger wine. Would pair great with shellfish. |
| Red |
2005 Le Tre Stelle Cosmo Toscana IGTCiliegiolo more |
12/28/2008 - Reyman wrote: 90 pointsA nice opportunity to try an unusual varietal. This wine is absolutely bursting with cherry fruit along with an appealing underlying earthiness. Dry with good acidity and noticeable tannins which I imagine will smooth out in a few more years. |
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