| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2016 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
5/16/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: NRSealed under a nice natural cork. Deep ruby in the glass. Some spice on the nose. Tart and unbalanced acidity, strong tannins. |
| White |
2021 Balletto Vineyards Chardonnay Teresa's UnoakedRussian River Valley more |
5/9/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 90 pointsConglomerate diam 5 cork. Golden straw in the glass. Bright and fragrant nose. Some tart acidity and citrus that carries through the finish. |
| Red |
2016 Château PedesclauxPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/25/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 91 pointsMy previous note still stands. Natural cork. This is a pretty good Bordeaux, not amazing. Decent balance, silky tannins are nearly integrated, good fruit, long mineral and tobacco finish. I would say that this is in its drinking window. |
| Red |
2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
4/22/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 94 pointsMedium ruby. Raspberry, chocolate, and a bit of alcohol on the nose. Initial impression is smooth and balanced, the acid is present but not overpowering or tart, the tannins are still noticable but pleasant and leave a lingering dryness. The wine is fruity but subtly so, I wouldn't place this in Napa given the mild fruit, it's restrained and composed in an unexpected way. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. |
| Red |
2008 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña TondoniaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
4/13/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 89 pointsNatural cork. Ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. For a lower ABV wine it has quite a bit of alcohol on the nose, floral, and light raisin notes. Medium light body, certainly on the more delicate side of reds, a lot of acidity leading to some tart cherry flavour, tannins are still noticable. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2019 Burrowing Owl MerlotOkanagan Valley VQA more |
4/6/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis wine is great and is drinking really good. A pretty light and subtle wine. |
| Red |
2019 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot NoirDundee Hills more |
4/5/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 93 pointsNatural cork, light ruby in the glass. Bright red fruits on the nose. Tart cherry and strawberry flavours. Quite a bit of acidity. Tannins are still noticeable. |
| Red |
2020 Meinklang BurgenlandredRed Blend more |
3/30/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 88 pointsScrew cap. Pale red. Nose reminds me of cranberry juice and sour cherry. Light body, mild but still noticeable tannins, tart, expected light red fruits and it delivered. Easy drinking. |
| Red |
2021 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGTRed Bordeaux Blend more |
3/26/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 93 pointsNatural cork, dark ruby in the glass. Nose is interesting with layered spice and cassis, fruit in the background. Tart acidity on initial pour but after an hour it has mellowed a bit but still quite prevalent. Body is medium, it's lighter than I expected. Fruit is present but it takes a back seat for me and I get more tabacco/mocha flavours. Tannins are grippy and linger with the light fruit for a pleasant finish. |
| Red |
2018 Amici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
3/22/2024 - mcflytfc Does not like this wine: 90 pointsNatural cork. Purple in the glass. On pnp it was very acidic and not a lot going on. |
| Red |
2018 Titus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/19/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 87 pointsNatural cork. Deep purple in the glass. Nose is some baking spice, raisins, and fig. Balanced, mild Acidity, the tannins are present but subtle. There is some light red fruit. The finish is bitter and a bit off putting for me |
| Red |
2018 Penfolds Shiraz St. HenriSouth Australia more |
3/17/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 95 pointsNatural cork, deep red in the glass. Balanced acidity and tannins, both quite strong at the moment. Restrained fruit is pleasant. Really great wine. |
| Red |
2018 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes La LouisianeRed Rhone Blend more |
3/10/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 90 pointsUnder a nice natural cork, lighter ruby red in the glass, nose has some spice and light fruit, but is pretty muted. Well balanced acidity and tannins, light fruit from the nose translates to light fruit and lighter body. Drinking well now, maybe a year or two until peak for me. |
| Red |
2020 Penfolds Bin 8 Limited Release Year of the Dragon EditionSouth Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
3/9/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 91 pointsFancy box is a unique touch. Sealed under a natural cork. Pours deep red with a tinge of purple. A bit of alcohol in the nose, cassis, and oak. |
| Red |
2016 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las CasesSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/1/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 90 pointsNice natural cork, pours a very deep red bordering on inky, pretty muted nose for me, a little fruit but mostly earthy flavours. Tannins carry a very long finish. |
| Red |
2015 Ridge GeyservilleAlexander Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
2/23/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 93 pointsQuality natural cork. Pours a dark red, earthy nose with a touch of spice. Was surprised on my first sip with a ton of fruit, some tart acidity, fine tannins. Very smooth and a long pleasant finish. This is in a nice place right now and drinking well, I don't see that changing anytime soon. |
| Red |
2020 Château DauzacMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/16/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 93 pointsPicked this up at Costco for a steal. A really nice smooth wine. Beautiful natural cork, very deep red in the glass. Quite a bit of fruit but not over powering. Slow ox'd in the bottle for a few hours and it was very nice right now. |
| White |
2022 Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc Ti PointMarlborough more |
2/15/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 90 pointsFor the price this was pretty good, so a solid QPR. Medium straw colour, citrus nose continues to the flavour. Crisp with some pleasant some acidity. Finish is a bit tart. |
| Red |
2021 Kirkland Signature GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
2/14/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 88 pointsReady to drink now, conglomerate cork, pale ruby, next to no nose for me, smooth tannins with balanced acidity, smooth light red fruit. Simple easy to drink wine but nothing special. |
| Red |
2018 Pierre-Henri Morel VacqueyrasRed Rhone Blend more |
2/11/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 92 pointsNatural cork. Deep cherry red in the glass. Noticeable alcohol on the nose. Medium-full body, tons of fruit, strong acidity, medium tannins. Smooth |
| Red |
2016 Château Pontet-CanetPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/6/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 96 pointsNatural cork. Deep ruby in the glass. Quite a bit of alcohol zing on the nose with some lingering fruit. 12 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2019 Taaibosch CrescendoStellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/2/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 91 pointsQuality natural cork, medium ruby in the glass, fruity spice on the nose. Lighter body, light red fruit, medium tannins, mild acidity. A nice wine. |
| Red |
2019 Alter EgoMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/11/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 89 pointsA bit of an odd one for me. Deep purple in the glass, a sweeter floral nose with a notable spice. An initial hit of acidity and fruit quickly fades and it moves to a more mocha and tobacco dominated palette for me, the moderate tannins lingering for the finish. |
| Red |
2018 Francis Ford Coppola ArchimedesAlexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2023 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 93 pointsDrank in a blind tasting against a 2007 and 2013. This showed better than the 2013 but lost out to the 2007 which was the group's favourite. I was unfortunately lost my notes from this, but I recall it was a deep ruby in the glass. The nose was pleasant considering the alcohol content, with some pleasant fruit and light spice. Tannins and acidity were about on par with the 2013. |
| Red |
2013 Francis Ford Coppola ArchimedesAlexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/30/2023 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: NRRevisited this for a blind tasting alongside the 2007 and 2018. Made a mistake and did not open it up soon enough. This wine ranked the lowest of the group, and while still very good, it presented very closed...oops. |
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