Tasting Notes for bcmatthias

Red

2011 Justin Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

4/15/2019 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

92 points

Still really good for the age.

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White

2001 Penfolds Chardonnay Thomas Hyland Adelaide (view label images)

9/4/2017 - bcmatthias wrote:

flawed

Too old

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Red

2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (view label images)

1/21/2016 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Seemed faded.

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Red

1997 St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/22/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

90 points

Still quite good

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Red

2008 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe Nebbiolo (view label images)

8/11/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

88 points

Took about an hour to open up.

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Red

2010 Cadence Coda Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/9/2015 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

89 points

Good quality for price, but gave a headache!

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Red

2006 Ruffino Modus Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

6/23/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

88 points

Lots of green pepper notes

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Red

2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Sodini Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/31/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

91 points

Lighter than expected

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Red

2009 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

5/30/2015 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

91 points

Need to drink.

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White

2010 DuMOL Chardonnay Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/3/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Took a little while to open up.

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White

2010 DuMOL Chardonnay Estate Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/16/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

87 points

Nice forward fruit - but much too sweet on the finish.

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Red

2004 Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/7/2015 - bcmatthias wrote:

87 points

A little past it's prime. Maybe corked?

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Red

2011 Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon El Caballero Reserva Colchagua Valley (view label images)

12/29/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

86 points

Good value.

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Red

2008 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGT Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

12/2/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

87 points

Slightly corked.

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White

2004 Paul et Marie Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Gresigny Blanc Chardonnay (view label images)

7/6/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

89 points

Has held up very well.

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Red

2007 Domaine de Fenouillet Beaumes-de-Venise Terres Blanches Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/25/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

88 points

Holding up well.

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Red

2004 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

6/21/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

89 points

Tasted more like syrah.

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White

2012 Ojai Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

6/15/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Lighter than anticipated

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Red

2005 Alliance Loire Saumur Réserve des Vignerons Cabernet Franc (view label images)

5/23/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

85 points

Some cork taint

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Red

2007 DuMOL Pinot Noir Ryan Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/11/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

93 points

Very elegant pinot. Lush red fruit. Beautiful nose. Soft finish.

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White

2008 Darioush Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

5/11/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

90 points

Nice light French style chardonnay. Holding up well for the age.

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Red

2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills (view label images)

5/8/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

90 points

Soft, yet flavorful. Sad it's the last bottle.

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Red

2011 Meiomi Pinot Noir California (view label images)

5/3/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

88 points

Solid value for the price.

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Red

2011 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

4/6/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

87 points

Cherry notes, very light, but nice with salmon. Better after open for an hour.

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Red

2009 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Russell Family Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

3/23/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

87 points

A little raisiny this time. Perhaps a little corked?

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Red

2012 22 Hundred Pinot Noir Wonderwall Central Coast (view label images)

3/21/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

89 points

Simple, but nice for the price.

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Red

2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/16/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking great right now.

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Red

2008 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

3/15/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

90 points

Smoky cherry.

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Red

2009 La Follette Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/9/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Getting better with age. Softened since the last tasting.

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Red

2010 Groundwork Grenache Central Coast (view label images)

2/13/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

88 points

Better with food.

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Red

2008 La Fiorita Laurus Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

2/1/2014 - bcmatthias Does not like this wine:

Did not like this.

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Red

2009 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

1/26/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

90 points

Cherry notes, a little on the light side, but very nice.

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Red

2002 Lucien Le Moine Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut St. Jacques Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/25/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Lighter than expected.

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Red

2004 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

1/17/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

91 points

Beautiful. Rich red fruits, some spice.

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Red

2010 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese (view label images)

1/6/2014 - bcmatthias wrote:

86 points

Lighter than expected. Red fruit.

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Red

2001 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto (view label images)

1/1/2014 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

91 points

Lighter than expected.

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Red

2010 Celler de Capçanes Montsant Mas Donís Barrica (Old Vines) Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

12/23/2013 - bcmatthias wrote:

89 points

Nice cherry notes. Good value.

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Red

2008 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

12/22/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

88 points

Light cherry notes.

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Red

2009 Cantine Colosi Sicilia Rosso Nero d'Avola (view label images)

12/21/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

85 points

Light, but enjoyable.

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Red

2010 Farina Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Remo Farina Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

12/18/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

89 points

Bright cherry notes.

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Red

2009 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

12/14/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

91 points

Took some time to open. Decant first.

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Red

2009 Dunham Cellars Trutina Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/30/2013 - bcmatthias wrote:

88 points

Flavors faded on the finish.

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Red

2006 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero Tempranillo (view label images)

11/30/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

91 points

Really great right now.

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Red

2009 Georges Dubœuf Moulin-à-Vent Domaine de la Tour du Bief Gamay (view label images)

11/23/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

88 points

Simple but enjoyable.

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Red

2008 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

11/16/2013 - bcmatthias wrote:

93 points

Dark cherry, a little vanilla. Just great. Enjoyed at McGraw's dinner.

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White

2010 Walter Hansel Winery Chardonnay The Meadows Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/16/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice light oak. Enjoyed at McGraw's dinner.

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White

2008 Domaine Juliette Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/16/2013 - bcmatthias wrote:

85 points

A slight sourness. Minerally. Still flat. Drank at McGraw's dinner.

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Red

1997 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret Napa / Sonoma Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/16/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

92 points

Still great after all these years. Silky finish, dark red fruit. Enjoyed at dinner at McGraw's.

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Red

2007 Château Rigaud Faugères Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

11/18/2013 - bcmatthias wrote:

87 points

Tasty with beef stew. Simple, but great quality for price.

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Red

2005 Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos Ribera del Duero Tempranillo (view label images)

11/10/2013 - bcmatthias Likes this wine:

87 points

Has held up very well.

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