| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Stolpman SangioveseSanta Ynez Valley more |
1/1/2011 - ijayb wrote: 91 pointsWonderful wine. Let breath for 2 hours prior. Lush cherry fruit with tight tannins but not overbearing, long finish and just a great producer. |
| Red |
2004 Château MontroseSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/1/2011 - ijayb wrote: 88 pointsOpened it up and let it breathe thru the bottle for 4 hours. The nose was very muted and was devoid of detecting much. Wine did not show much as it expressed pencil lead, tobacco, cola & very soft tannins and not much in the way of fruit. Wasnt impressed, had a bottle of Stolpman before which was far superior than this. Have another bottle, may not let it open as long next time to see if that will produce more complexity. |
| Red |
2007 Acacia Pinot Noir Carnerosmore |
12/27/2010 - ijayb wrote: 90 pointsGreat QPR Pinot. Difficult to find a decent pinot in this price range. Great for everyday drinking, big lush masculine pinot upon opening then fruit does disappear after an hour or or. |
| Red |
2005 Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valleymore |
11/30/2010 - ijayb wrote: 81 pointsThis wine just plain sucks for $25! Thin and extremely soft, would have thought of a new zealand pinot if tasted blind. Short finish, nose was medicinal. Junk! |
| Red |
2008 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Stump JumpMcLaren Vale more |
9/13/2010 - ijayb wrote: 85 pointsPopped and poured. Immediately was very big with a huge mouthfeel. After 30 minutes the wine calms down and you realize its simply just fruit up front initially then is very short. Gets thin at the end and with no structure. Decent for price but really not interesting. Dont think will purchase again. |
| Red |
2004 Sineann Merlot Hillside VineyardColumbia Valley more |
9/13/2010 - ijayb wrote: 80 pointsMedicinal!! Completely void of any fruit, thin and very bitter. I felt the bottle was flawed. |
| Red |
2007 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
9/10/2010 - ijayb wrote: 86 pointsEhh, its ok. Soft and lighter style pinot with not much going on. Not much fruit on the palate, taste of cherries that lost its luster. Not much acidity and quick finish. |
| Red |
2007 Jaffurs GrenacheSanta Barbara County more |
9/10/2010 - ijayb wrote: 90 pointstasting from last night, trying to recall. Popped and poured which this wine needs a little time to open up. Very old world style, more earth and terroir notes and a softer style wine. Flavors of figs, soft tannins and elegant. Nice wine, suggest serve with food rather than on its own. |
| Red |
2006 Valley of the Moon SyrahSonoma County more |
6/19/2010 - ijayb wrote: 84 pointsDoesnt taste much like a syrah but rather big pinot. Tart cherries, lots of acidity, firm tannins. Not balanced at all. |
| White |
2005 Elyse Chardonnay Wild Horse Valleymore |
6/12/2010 - ijayb wrote: 89 pointsNice bottle of Chard, got at a good price under $20 and worth it. Beautiful golden color, buttery, floral with some oak on the palate. Enjoyed this wine, needs food in particular fish with buerre blanc or of course lobster. Would work well with cream based pasta as the wine can get a bit heavy. |
| Red |
2008 Hedges Family Estate CMSColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
6/14/2010 - ijayb wrote: 85 pointsJust what you would expect for this QPR. Nothing special but non offensive. Not impressed and will not buy again as there are plenty of better everyday wines than this. |
| Red |
2006 Big House Wine Company Zinfandel Cardinal Zin Beastly Old VinesCalifornia more |
6/12/2010 - ijayb wrote: 79 pointsThis is crap. Absolutely no characteristics of of California Zin. Light crimson in color, nose almost non existent. |
| Red |
2007 Campo di Sasso Insoglio del Cinghiale Toscana IGTRed Blend more |
5/28/2010 - ijayb wrote: 93 pointsLoved this wine. Wonderfully balanced. Notes of blackberry, cedar and tobacco, fine tannins and low acidity. Really impressive. Only drawback is that it throws off a LOT of sediment. |
| Red |
2003 Palacios Remondo Rioja La MontesaGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
5/23/2010 - ijayb wrote: 90 pointsOpened for 30 minutes prior to drinking. Very nice wine that has aged well. Balanced with flavors of blackberries, green vegetables and soft oak notes. Soft tannins and low acidity. Enjoyed over the night and got better. |
| Red |
2007 Peirano Estate Vineyards The OtherLodi Red Blend more |
5/23/2010 - ijayb wrote: 86 pointsBig ripe wine, low on acidity but heavy tannins. Popped and poured and was heavy. Next day, softened up and was better. Good for everyday drinking. Better with food, suggest grilled red meat with this. |
| Red |
2007 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
5/22/2010 - ijayb wrote: 86 pointsVery feminine pinot with not a lot of fruit expression. Taste of strawberries predominate the palate but are very subtle. Easy drinking wine, nice for summer. Decent bottle considering only paid $ 17.00 for it. |
| Red |
2005 Kaleidos MorpheusPaso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
5/17/2010 - ijayb wrote: 82 pointsOpened and let breathe for over an hour, tasted hot and alcohol was predominant and difficult to drink on its own. Almost like drinking a cigar. Therefore, left it alone to come back to it the next day. |
| Red |
2004 Outpost GrenacheHowell Mountain more |
4/19/2010 - ijayb wrote: 90 pointsbought a case back in 2006, getting better as it ages. Decanted for 2 hours prior. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2003 Domaine de Clairfont VaucluseRed Rhone Blend more |
9/25/2008 - ijayb wrote: 86 pointsNice little wine, fruit forward at first then diminishes after 30 minutes of opening to more tannins. Had with assortment of meats/cheeses/olives and work nicely with it. |
| Red |
2005 Finca Flichman Paisaje de TupungatoMendoza Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/22/2008 - ijayb wrote: 90 pointsreally enjoyed this wine. Very lush, soft tannins a bit firm, low acidity. lots of blackberry, notes of chocolate and ends just a little bit harsh. A little more expensive then an everyday wine but still a good price. Will buy more |
| Red |
2004 Montebuena RiojaTempranillo more |
8/7/2008 - ijayb wrote: 82 pointseck!! Extremely, extremely acidic and only a hint of fruit (tart cherries). No tannins. Really, all you taste is acidity and its sharp right upon the front and mid palate. |
| Red |
2005 E. Guigal Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
7/27/2008 - ijayb wrote: 89 pointsvery very pleasant drinking wine. soft and quite elegant. light cherries, very soft acidity and just a touch of tannins. This wine goes well with a mea culpe (cheese,bread, fruit) |
| Red |
2006 Jim Barry Shiraz The Lodge HillClare Valley more |
7/27/2008 - ijayb wrote: 84 pointsNot very pleasing. Not much fruit but rather the alcohol come thru and sharply. Quick finish, no tannins. Hard to drink. |
| Red |
2005 Kangarilla Road Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale more |
7/13/2008 - ijayb wrote: 87 pointsits a loaded bomb of unripened cherries and sharp tannins with a quick finish. Decent QPR. |
| Red |
2005 Summerland SyrahPaso Robles more |
3/17/2008 - ijayb wrote: 86 pointsVery light syrah, ripe cherries and not very complexe, just one dimensional. Nothing exciting but is drinkable for everyday. |
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