Wines tasted in 2005
2001
Landmark Pinot Noir Sonoma County
USA, California, Sonoma County
Tasted very much like a high end Burgundy. Nose of forest floor and rasberries. Had a hint of Zinfandel. On the palate it was very light. I have not aquired the taste for pinot noir yet, but can tell when one is good. Had with pork tenderloin in mushroom sauce. Would purchase again if I were having pinot fans over for dinner.
Wines tasted in 2006
2003
Fattoria di Petroio Chianti Classico
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico
Very muscular right out of the bottle. Needs about 15 minutes to mellow out. Good solid Chianti. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 5th
No record of any wines tasted in 2005
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
Wines tasted in 2007
2004
Viña Estampa Assemblage
Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Better than the last time. Maybe last bottle was flawed? Still a simple non complex quaffer. Good mid week pizza wine. Acid level is a bit high.
Wines tasted in 2008
2005
Nefarious Cellars Riesling Antoine Creek
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Really enjoyed this wine. Color was starting to golden a little bit. Fairly complex nose, a little floral, some tropical fruit and one other really prominent aroma that reminded me some something but couldn't put my finger on it. Just a hint of sweetness on the palate. More tropical fruits. Medium short finish. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
Wines tasted in 2007
2004
Viña Estampa Assemblage
Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Better than the last time. Maybe last bottle was flawed? Still a simple non complex quaffer. Good mid week pizza wine. Acid level is a bit high.
Wines tasted in 2008
2005
Nefarious Cellars Riesling Antoine Creek
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Really enjoyed this wine. Color was starting to golden a little bit. Fairly complex nose, a little floral, some tropical fruit and one other really prominent aroma that reminded me some something but couldn't put my finger on it. Just a hint of sweetness on the palate. More tropical fruits. Medium short finish. Would purchase again.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 4th
Wines tasted in 2005
2002
Silver Lake Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Past it's prime. Quite a bit of sediment in the bottle, but this was due to the fact that we had bottled this one ourselves at the winery. Not much fruit left on either the nose or the tongue. Opened up after about an hour, but it only gave you a little bit of oak as the dominant flavor. Cool to have a bottle with our personal lable on it, but would most likely buy this wine from the winery pre bottled in the future. Definitely a young drink.
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
Wines tasted in 2008
2006
Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County
USA, California, Sonoma County
Seghesio is back to par on this vintage. '04 wasn't so good, '05 was better and the '06 was in a word "nummy". Very dark color. Nose of blackberries, oak and just a hint of milk chocolate. On the palate there was lots of dark fruit flavors along with a healthy dose of tannic structure. Finish was medium length. Would have liked a little bit more weight on the mouthfeel. Tannins stay with you for a while. Sitting in bed writing this review an hour after having my last sip and my mouth still feels a bit dry. Would purchase again.
2002
Silver Lake Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Past it's prime. Quite a bit of sediment in the bottle, but this was due to the fact that we had bottled this one ourselves at the winery. Not much fruit left on either the nose or the tongue. Opened up after about an hour, but it only gave you a little bit of oak as the dominant flavor. Cool to have a bottle with our personal lable on it, but would most likely buy this wine from the winery pre bottled in the future. Definitely a young drink.
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
Wines tasted in 2008
2006
Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County
USA, California, Sonoma County
Seghesio is back to par on this vintage. '04 wasn't so good, '05 was better and the '06 was in a word "nummy". Very dark color. Nose of blackberries, oak and just a hint of milk chocolate. On the palate there was lots of dark fruit flavors along with a healthy dose of tannic structure. Finish was medium length. Would have liked a little bit more weight on the mouthfeel. Tannins stay with you for a while. Sitting in bed writing this review an hour after having my last sip and my mouth still feels a bit dry. Would purchase again.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 3rd
No record of any wines tasted in 2005
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
Wines tasted in 2008
2005
Bota Box Shiraz
USA, California
Took a while out of the box to come around. Initially there were lots of fake fruit aromas. Almost like drinking liquified candy. After about an hour in the glass there was a distinct smell of just lit match. A bit of smoke on the back end of the palate. Next time will probably decant a bottles worth and then pour from there to see if it opens the wine up a bit more. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
Wines tasted in 2008
2005
Bota Box Shiraz
USA, California
Took a while out of the box to come around. Initially there were lots of fake fruit aromas. Almost like drinking liquified candy. After about an hour in the glass there was a distinct smell of just lit match. A bit of smoke on the back end of the palate. Next time will probably decant a bottles worth and then pour from there to see if it opens the wine up a bit more. Would purchase again.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 2nd
Wines tasted in 2005
2002
Cline Cellars Red Truck
USA, California
Nice everyday wine. Losts of dark fruit flavors. Drink young. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2006
2001
Atalon Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice, but not exciting. Lots of dark fruit flavors. Pleasent, but not complex. Not to be saved for a second day. Lost all fruit and was so tannic that it was nearly undrinkable. Open bottle and drink up.
Wines tasted in 2007
2005
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
USA, California, Sonoma County
Initially served too cold, which muted the nose and flavors. After it warmed up it came back to it's reliable standard. Light on the butter this vintage with more elements of crisp apple. Decent acidity. Would purchase again.
N record of any wines tasted in 2008
2002
Cline Cellars Red Truck
USA, California
Nice everyday wine. Losts of dark fruit flavors. Drink young. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2006
2001
Atalon Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice, but not exciting. Lots of dark fruit flavors. Pleasent, but not complex. Not to be saved for a second day. Lost all fruit and was so tannic that it was nearly undrinkable. Open bottle and drink up.
Wines tasted in 2007
2005
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
USA, California, Sonoma County
Initially served too cold, which muted the nose and flavors. After it warmed up it came back to it's reliable standard. Light on the butter this vintage with more elements of crisp apple. Decent acidity. Would purchase again.
N record of any wines tasted in 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 1st
No record of any wines tasted in 2004
Actually, I didn't start keeping records of wines drank until August of 2004 (Thank you CellarTracker) so I will not be including 2004 in the notes again until we hit August.
Wines tasted in 2005
2000
Columbia Crest Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Nice everyday wine. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Gallagher U Brew Zinfandel
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Still a bit young. Could use some more time in bottle. Try again in three months.
Wines tasted in 2007
2001
Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla Valley
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Inky black. Lots of smoke and earth on the nose. Smoke continues on the palate with a good dose of mint. Dense wine with good mouthfeel. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Actually, I didn't start keeping records of wines drank until August of 2004 (Thank you CellarTracker) so I will not be including 2004 in the notes again until we hit August.
Wines tasted in 2005
2000
Columbia Crest Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Nice everyday wine. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Gallagher U Brew Zinfandel
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Still a bit young. Could use some more time in bottle. Try again in three months.
Wines tasted in 2007
2001
Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla Valley
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Inky black. Lots of smoke and earth on the nose. Smoke continues on the palate with a good dose of mint. Dense wine with good mouthfeel. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Wines Tasted on December 31st
Wines tasted in 2004
Non Vintage
Cristalino Cava Brut
Spain, Catalunya, Cava
Very dry. Good toasting wine when there are a number of non champagne drinkers in the room. Would purchase again.
2002
El Paseo Valencia
Spain, Valencia
Spicy. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2005 - I know I drank that night, but not much of a memory of it...:-)
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma
USA, California, Sonoma County
Nice bottle of wine. However, doesn't have the juiciness or spice of other vintages. Would purchase again.
Non Vintage
Francis Coppola / Niebaum-Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs
USA, California
Served in a can. This stuff is crap. Won't be purchasing this again. Metalic taste dominated.
Wines tasted in 2007
Non Vintage
GH Mumm & Cie Champagne Carte Classique
France, Champagne
Color was much darker than I would have expected, nearly identical to fresh squeezed apple juice. Bubbles were pretty large also. right out of the bottle this wine had a strong odor of animal urine. Not very dry on the palate and the flavor was pretty much non existent. Would not purchase again.
1999
Brian Carter Cellars Solesce
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Decanted. Decent amount of sediment. Right out of the bottle it was very fresh and lively. Hints of smoke and brown sugar. Color was deep red. After about three hours in the decanter the color was starting to brick. Still a fairly tannic and drying wine, but enough fruit on the back end to balance it out. This wine is drinking really well right now, but it has the stuffing to go on for a while longer. Not sure if it will improve any more though. Would pruchase again.
Non Vintage
Cristalino Cava Brut
Spain, Catalunya, Cava
Very dry. Good toasting wine when there are a number of non champagne drinkers in the room. Would purchase again.
2002
El Paseo Valencia
Spain, Valencia
Spicy. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2005 - I know I drank that night, but not much of a memory of it...:-)
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma
USA, California, Sonoma County
Nice bottle of wine. However, doesn't have the juiciness or spice of other vintages. Would purchase again.
Non Vintage
Francis Coppola / Niebaum-Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs
USA, California
Served in a can. This stuff is crap. Won't be purchasing this again. Metalic taste dominated.
Wines tasted in 2007
Non Vintage
GH Mumm & Cie Champagne Carte Classique
France, Champagne
Color was much darker than I would have expected, nearly identical to fresh squeezed apple juice. Bubbles were pretty large also. right out of the bottle this wine had a strong odor of animal urine. Not very dry on the palate and the flavor was pretty much non existent. Would not purchase again.
1999
Brian Carter Cellars Solesce
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Decanted. Decent amount of sediment. Right out of the bottle it was very fresh and lively. Hints of smoke and brown sugar. Color was deep red. After about three hours in the decanter the color was starting to brick. Still a fairly tannic and drying wine, but enough fruit on the back end to balance it out. This wine is drinking really well right now, but it has the stuffing to go on for a while longer. Not sure if it will improve any more though. Would pruchase again.
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