Tasting Notes for Harddriv

Red

2012 Lachini Cabernet Sauvignon La Bestia Red Mountain (view label images)

2/28/2024 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

93 points

Drinking wonderfully right now. Beautiful complexity, solid fruit, probably at it's peak.

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Red

2011 Ledson Barbera Sonoma Valley (view label images)

10/14/2023 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

89 points

Showing a little age but still kicking! Drink 'em if you got 'em!

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Red

2008 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/25/2023 - Harddriv wrote:

97 points

Drinking excellently right now!

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White - Sparkling

2005 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut Willamette Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/27/2020 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Holding up well, but drink soon if you have it.

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Red

2010 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Arcus Estate Dundee Hills (view label images)

11/27/2020 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Deep, dark, brooding Pinot Noir. Almost Syrah-like in character. Would go well with grilled meats, roast beef, etc...

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Red

2015 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

11/27/2020 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful fruit, light tanins, a perfect match for our Thanksgiving turkey.

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Red

2013 Corliss Estates Red Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/26/2019 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

93 points

First time trying this. Nice integrated complexity. Well rounded with smooth finish.

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Red

2003 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Arcus Estate Dundee Hills (view label images)

7/29/2018 - Harddriv wrote:

91 points

Held up remarkably well as a Magnum. A crowd favorite at a wine party we attended last night.

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Red

2001 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/14/2018 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

93 points

Still holding up. Decanted for an hour and went very well with our Cassoulet. Drink now as I don't think it will improve any further.

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Red

2011 Lachini Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

6/8/2018 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

90 points

Holding up nicely.

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Red

2006 Cayuse Syrah En Chamberlin Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

4/23/2018 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Some bitterness at the end when first opened, much better after an hour of decanting. Need to drink soon.

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Red

2002 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Columbia Valley (view label images)

2/27/2018 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

88 points

This bottle was a wee bit past it's prime. Still enjoyable, but a bit of raisin on the palate.

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Red

2002 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

12/24/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

A little funk upon opening which blew off quickly revealing a smooth, nicely aged Pinot.

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Red

2007 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Renegade Ridge Estate Dundee Hills (view label images)

9/2/2017 - Harddriv wrote:

flawed

Corked

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Red

2014 Zerba Cellars GSM Blend Cockburn Vineyard Walla Walla Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

8/29/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

89 points

Very nice representation of a Washington GSM blend. Very food friendly.

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Red

1998 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/29/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Held up extremely well in the 6L format. Was the hit of the party.

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Red

2010 No Girls Grenache Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

8/14/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

94 points

Rich and complex. Much more interesting than most bottles of Grenache that I've tasted over the years. Fine to drink now with a little decanting but could go a few more years.

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White

2013 Basel Cellars 2901 Columbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

8/14/2017 - Harddriv wrote:

87 points

I liked this in the tasting room but noticed some unpleasant notes on the finish with this bottle. Not sure if it was the bottle or that was the intended flavor and I initially missed it.

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Red

2004 Mark Ryan The Dissident Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/17/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

90 points

A bit of funk upon opening, but after an hour, its subtle complexity shown through. Pleasantly surprised!

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Red

2000 Château Majureau Sercillan Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/15/2017 - Harddriv wrote:

87 points

Remarkably well preserved.

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Red

2004 Four Vines Anarchy Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/21/2017 - Harddriv wrote:

87 points

Still kicking! Not as fruit forward as in it's youth. A bit heavy on the alcohol.

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Red

2005 Red Car Syrah Shake Rattle Roll California (view label images)

4/18/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

90 points

Took about an hour for the initial bottle funk to dissipate, but opened up nicely after that. Probably time to drink 'em if you got 'em.

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Red

2002 Reverie Cabernet Franc Diamond Mountain (view label images)

4/16/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

88 points

Remarkably smooth after all these years! Tons of sediment though.

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Red

2003 Ferngrove Malbec King Frankland River (view label images)

4/15/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

89 points

Held up great for a 2003!

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Red

2006 Quenett Barbera Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/22/2017 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Great fruit! Has held up nicely for the past 11 years. Drink now though.

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Red

2012 Amelia Wynn Winery Sangiovese Kiona Vineyard Red Mountain (view label images)

7/24/2016 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

95 points

Outstanding PNW Sangiovese. One of the best I've had. Great fruit and depth. A pleasure to drink.

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Red

2009 Ledson Zinfandel Amy's Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/5/2016 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

90 points

Nicely aged Zin. Ready to drink right now. Don't wait too much longer to open this one.

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Red

2003 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/25/2016 - Harddriv wrote:

Sadly too far gone. Had to pour it out.

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Red

2013 Balboa Winery Sangiovese Pepper Bridge Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/25/2016 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

One of my wife's favorite sangiovese in quite some time!

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Red

2003 Twomey Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

6/25/2016 - Harddriv wrote:

Too late for this one. Had to pour it out.

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Red

2003 Colvin Vineyards Carménère Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

6/25/2016 - Harddriv wrote:

WAY too late to drink this wine. Had to pour it out.

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Red

2001 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Bosché Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

6/25/2016 - Harddriv wrote:

93 points

Still complex and delicious. This wine has held up quite well! Glad I have 1 more!

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Red

2004 Zanzibar Cellars Sandra Alder Creek Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend (view label images)

3/20/2016 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

91 points

Has held up remarkably well. Nuanced and velvety. Wears its age nicely.

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Red

2008 Stevens 424 Yakima Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/13/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent.

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White

2014 Lachini Pinot Gris Oregon (view label images)

11/13/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

Good

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Red

2004 Matthews Claret Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/2/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

94 points

Smooth, well balanced and still plenty of bright fruit.

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Red

N.V. Woodward Canyon Red Wine Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/30/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

94 points

This was actually outstanding!

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Red

2010 Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Double Canyon Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills (view label images)

8/23/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

94 points

Absolutely delicious! One of my favorite Cabs in quite some time. So glad I bought half a case!

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Red

2002 Primus The Blend Apalta Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/23/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

flawed

Waited too long to drink this one.

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Red

2008 Gifford Hirlinger Stateline Red Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/13/2015 - Harddriv Does not like this wine:

82 points

Wasn't too crazy about this one. Cane across a bit medicinal.

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Red

2009 Mark Ryan Syrah Wild Eyed Red Mountain (view label images)

6/27/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

96 points

Outstanding - loved this one. Dark fruit & velvety feel, perfect for our churasco with chimichurri.

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Red

2002 Ridge Carignane Buchignani Ranch Sonoma County (view label images)

6/17/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

95 points

Great subtlety and balance. Glad I have another bottle left!

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Red

2010 Gouger Cellars Malbec Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

6/5/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

87 points

Odd slight effervescence to this one.

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Red

2001 Graff Family Vineyards Mourvèdre Chalone (view label images)

6/5/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

flawed

Waited too long to open this one :/

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Red

2003 Wind River Cellars Merlot Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyard Columbia Valley (view label images)

5/26/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

Held on to this one a little too long. Still drinkable but past its prime.

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Red

2005 Terra d'Oro Winery Zinfandel S.H.R. Field Blend Amador County (view label images)

4/28/2015 - Harddriv wrote:

Held on to this one too long. Showed its age, but not in a good way. Was still okay with food.

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Rosé

2014 Waterbrook Sangiovese Rosé Columbia Valley (view label images)

4/25/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

Yum

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White - Sparkling

2012 Castillo de Feliciana Chardonnay Brillante Columbia Valley (view label images)

1/17/2015 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

Great for mimosas!

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Red

2010 Waterbrook Merlot Reserve Columbia Valley (view label images)

12/27/2014 - Harddriv Likes this wine:

88 points

Good fruit, not super complex, but an easy-drinking food-friendly wine.

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Red

2002 Donedei Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

12/27/2014 - Harddriv wrote:

89 points

Not as bright and fruit forward as when tasted years ago, but more brooding and muted. Has held up pretty well, but don't hold on to this one much longer. Drink it if you've got it.

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