| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2021 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28South Australia more |
5/9/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 90 pointsTasted 30 minutes after decanting. Rich blue and black fruit and a touch of sweetness. Not much nuance, just full, rich and smooth. Good value. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon AïeulGrenache more |
4/4/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 94 pointsTasted initially after an hour in a decanter. Smooth, savory and juicy. Full flavored but not big, Blackberry, blueberry and spice. More mellow and elegant than I expected. A touch of sweet and licorice. A very satisfying wine. |
| White |
2016 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art SeriesMargaret River more |
3/26/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 94 pointsComplex. Citrus, saline and floral-at first. Stone fruit and even a touch of toffee as it warms. Got better with time in glass and as it approached room temperature. First bottle of the 2016 that we have opened. No rush on the rest. |
| Red |
2018 Bodegas Pintia Toro PintiaTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
2/27/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 91 pointsDecanted and poured. Soft and sweet. Ripe cherry, cedar and tobacco. Pleasant but not compelling at this point. |
| Red |
2010 Sine Qua Non Syrah Five ShooterCentral Coast more |
2/14/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 97 pointsDecanted and poured immediately. Great aromatics. The Viognier and Roussanne have to be contributors there. Dark cherry, spice, pepper and savory with a kick of saline minerality on the finish. Intense and full without overpowering. Superb tonight but plenty of time left for this one. |
| Red |
2014 Saxum James Berry VineyardPaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend more |
2/8/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 95 pointsThis is a big wine. If you like the style you will find this rich, vibrant and delicious. We loved it with a grilled ribeye. |
| Red |
2011 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
1/30/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 95 pointsDecanted and poured. Concentrated black and red fruit. Soft, smooth and elegant. Savory and sweetness on a long finish. Tannins are in the background. Worth the wait and I wish we had more. |
| White |
2022 Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hillmore |
1/16/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 94 pointsDecanted to help it open. Too cold at first and blossomed as it warmed. Medium weight and viscosity. Lemon, tangerine peel, green (touch of bitter) pecan and peach on the palate. Long, luscious and tart finish. Excellent bottle. We took our time on this one. It kept getting better. |
| Red |
2010 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas ValbelleRed Rhone Blend more |
1/9/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 93 pointsDecanted and poured immediately. Sweetly scented nose with a whisper of oak. Rich cherry and raspberry, spice and garigue. Modest tannins on the finish. Superb tonight but no need to rush the next. |
| Red |
2016 Fontodi Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
1/3/2024 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsThis bottle is noticeably better than our last two years go. Dark cherry and spice. Quiet tannins and a smooth finish. |
| White |
2021 Kistler Chardonnay Les NoisetiersSonoma Coast more |
12/3/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsMuch better than the last bottle. Not as plush. Crisp citrus and hazelnut are more prominent. Bottle variation or did my palate have a night off last bottle? This is what I expect from Kistler. |
| Red |
2014 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah Foothills ReserveWalla Walla Valley more |
11/27/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsNo detailed notes but this was superb. |
| Red |
2020 Château TailleferPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/21/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 90 pointsA comfortable, easy drinking wine. Soft, rich black and ripe red fruit. Gentle pucker and pepper on the finish. |
| White |
2021 Kistler Chardonnay Les NoisetiersSonoma Coast more |
11/20/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 91 pointsThis is on the full, soft and round side. First impression is butter, vanilla and banana with a touch of hazelnut. Honeysuckle and stone fruit also. Tart after taste. Like it but don’t love it. |
| Red |
2014 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
11/1/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 93 pointsThis bottle has moved on nicely from our last three years go. Softer and more mellow. The fruit is less primary and more complex. Still plenty of life left. |
| Red |
2021 Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot NoirEola - Amity Hills more |
10/31/2023 - tantotinto Likes this wine: 91 pointsFruit forward. Ripe cherry and crisp acidity initially. Mature red stone fruit at the back of the palate. Very good and a steal at this price point. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Nino Franco Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore RusticoValdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Glera more |
10/21/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 90 pointsIt has been awhile since our last and this is better than I remembered. We had it with cheesy chicken enchiladas for a change of pace and it was a surprisingly good match. |
| Red |
2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva EspecialTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
10/16/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 93 pointsDecant and tasted soon after. Cedar and spice nose. Quiet tannins. Fruit has mellowed. Silky, smooth palate and a long finish. |
| Red |
2019 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon SignatureNapa Valley more |
10/4/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsDelicious. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
10/2/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 93 pointsLast bottle seemed a bit past its best. Not so here. Black cherry, anise and garigue. Chewy texture. |
| Red |
2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/20/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 94 pointsFirst taste immediately after decanting. Note from four years ago still applies. "Black fruit, soy, anise, mocha and a little pepper on the finish. Modest tannin and bracing acidity. Vibrant, elegant, refined and delicious." It may be even better now. No rush to drink the next. |
| Red |
2020 Château La PapeterieMontagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/17/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 90 pointsFrom a 375ml. A pleasant surprise. Full, rich fruit and savory. Good value. Would definitely buy again. |
| Red |
2012 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le PosteRed Rhone Blend more |
9/12/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 93 pointsBetter than the last bottle. Fruit is more prominent, garigue and spice. Elegant. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/7/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsJeff Leve's recent note expresses my sentiments better than could I. The fruit is becoming more withdrawn. It is still smooth and tasty, but I enjoyed it more a few years ago. We have two left and it is time to drink up. |
| Red |
2014 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the RocksWalla Walla Valley more |
8/31/2023 - tantotinto wrote: 92 pointsStill tastes young. Red and blue fruit and a lively, juicy and slightly sweet finish for which the Viognier, with which I believe this is co-fermented, may deserve some credit. |
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