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1990 Krug
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Lean Body. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Very young and closed at the moment. Great structure and balance.


Tasted at 1990 Krug Launch party.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: rchan
DRINK: In 5-10 years
2002 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Spring Mountain District)
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASES: 5,096
RATED: 10/16/2004
COLOR: Blue Purple.
AROMA: Cherry. Tobacco. Plum.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits. Spice.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Vibrant aromas of cherry, plum, and tobacco. Flavors of red fruit, and spice. Smooth and full-bodied with heavy but well integrated taninns, Followed by a long and complex finish. A spectacular cab and i think it will only get better after a few years in the bottle.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: wayne
PRICE: $62
DRINK: In 5-10 years
1996 Chartogne-Taillet - Tete de Cuvee Fiacre
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 01/01/2005
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Hazelnut. Bread. Yeast.
FLAVOR: Vanilla. Pear. Lychee. Toast. Yeast. Cream. Peach. Overripe Tangerine.
PROFILE: Balanced. Complex. Effervescent Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Rich and biscuity on the nose. Mature citrus up front on the palate, yeast and bread through the middle, and creamy vanilla on the finish. A serious, full bodied, heavy duty champagne without overdoing it on the yeastiness. Amazingly balanced. One of the best champagnes I've ever tasted. Ever.

P.S. - Chartogne-Taillet disgorges their Tete de Cuvee just prior to shipping. The last time I tasted it (12/31/04) the bottle had been disgorged January, 2004.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: jperilo
PRICE: $48
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2001 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
RATED: 02/11/2005
COLOR: Opaque Purple.
AROMA: Dark Fruits. Black Currant.
FLAVOR: Dark Fruits. Oak. Chocolate. Black Currant.
PROFILE: Unbalanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: This is going to be a great wine. Opaque purple in color. Intense aromas of Dark fruit and black current. Flavors of dark fruit, black current, oak and chocolate. Heavy tannins that need a few years. A smooth rich body and a 45 second finish. Excellent
SCORE: 95 +
BY: wayne
PRICE: $45
DRINK: In 5-10 years
1999 Mandolina Nebbiolo
(USA / California / Santa Barbara)
ALCOHOL: 13.6%
RATED: 05/14/2005
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Barnyard. Rose Petals. Truffles. Earthy. Clove. Cinnamon. Leather. Coffee. Fig. Raisin. Black Currant. Plum. Blueberry. Tobacco. Cedar. Citrus. Red Fruits.
FLAVOR: Pepper. Truffles. Earthy. Cinnamon. Leather. Chocolate. Tobacco. Cedar. Cherry. Oak. Vanilla.
PROFILE: Bitter. Balanced. Voluminous Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Massive tannic structure holds this monolithic, incredibly complex monster of a red together. It's drinking nicely now after a good thirty to fourty minutes in a decanter (and even better the next day), but it will continue to mature for the next five years or so. Once it opens, it's all about chocolate covered cherries on the palate. This is a masterpiece in the making. Puts any Barolo, costing twice as much, (that I've ever had) to shame.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: jperilo
PRICE: $24
DRINK: In 3-5 years
1999 Stony Hill Chardonnay
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
CASES: 2,258
RATED: 07/02/2005
COLOR: Clear Yellow.
AROMA: Mineral. Apple. Limestone. Pear. Citrus. Peach. Cut Grass. Hay/Straw.
FLAVOR: Mineral. Apple. Pear. Lemon.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Lean Body. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: A lean and compact wine still, this Chardonnay meets and exceeds with bracing acidity and citrus fruits on the palette. If ever there were a chard. that is the flipside of the typical California paradigm it's Stony Hill. One of Napa's most ageworthy whites, I expect cellaring well into 2010. Enjoy with shucked oysters, Seared scallops, or lean white fish without the adulterations of cream or butter.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: ericmaczko6
PRICE: $27
DRINK: In 1-3 years
1997 Calera Pinot Noir - Jensen Vineyard
(USA / California / Central Coast / Mt. Harlan)
ALCOHOL: 14.7%
CASES: 1,692
RATED: 12/26/2005
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Oak. Hazelnut. Cherry. Toast. Strawberry. Raspberry. Chocolate. Hay/Straw. Truffles.
FLAVOR: Oak. Hazelnut. Cherry. Toast. Strawberry. Raspberry. Chocolate. Truffles.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Simply Amazing! The perfume on this bottle was able to make it's way across the room after just opening. Beautiful cherry, strawberry and rasberry aromas lead to a slightly more complex earth and hay tones. Drinking this Calera is liquid silk! Smooth and sleek, it coats your mouth with layers of red fruit, chocolate and truffles. The finish is smooth and long taking 2-3 minutes. Perfect balance of fruit, acidity and tannins make this an excellent food compliment. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years.

Cheers!
SCORE: 95 +
BY: thiggins
PRICE: $60
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2002 Fess Parker Syrah - The Big Easy
(USA / California / Santa Barbara)
RATED: 01/22/2006
COLOR: Purple.
AROMA: Vanilla. Raspberry.
FLAVOR: Oak. Blackberry. Eucalyptus. Coffee.
PROFILE: Sweet. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Outstanding Sarah. Rich full well made. Will improve further but tough to resist now
SCORE: 95 +
BY: barnesp1
PRICE: $37
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2003 Earthquake Petite Sirah
(USA / California / Sacramento Delta / Lodi)
ALCOHOL: 15.5%
RATED: 02/07/2006
COLOR: Purple.
AROMA: Raspberry.
FLAVOR: Vanilla. Raspberry. Plum. Coffee. Clove.
PROFILE: Sweet. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: This wine is a knockout. Can not wait until it is mature
SCORE: 95 +
BY: barnesp1
PRICE: $30
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2001 Fanucchi Zinfandel - Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard - Old (C1906) Vine
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
CASES: 450
RATED: 02/06/2007
COLOR: Blue Purple.
AROMA: Pepper. Rose Petals. Violets. Floral. Cinnamon. Spice. Jam. Blackberry. Grape. Raspberry. Cherry. Vanilla. Woody. Dark Fruits. Light Fruits.
FLAVOR: Pepper. Cinnamon. Spice. Jam. Fig. Chocolate. Blackberry. Grape. Plum. Blueberry. Raspberry. Vanilla. Woody. Dark Fruits. Light Fruits.
PROFILE: Sweet. Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: A year ago it would take an hour or so for this one to open Up (while it's partner ther 2002 took the show right away!) This one has taken some time to open up, but now it dose quickly! The nose is superior! this is an extracted ZIN but not "Over the top"!The balance of fruit & tannins are melody of a classic Tuscan-Style meal time beverage! Wow! It is great now & it may improve ro a year or so but It GREAT now!
SCORE: 95 +
BY: Peter Fanucchi
PRICE: $28
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2001 Paloma Merlot
(USA / California / Napa / Spring Mountain District)
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
CASES: 2,510
RATED: 12/25/2006
AROMA: Blackberry. Violets.
FLAVOR: Plum. Blackberry. Chocolate. Jam. Licorice.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: WOW-beautiful fruity nose, a complex flavor of blackberries, licorice and jam.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: ajwcymru
PRICE: $110
DRINK: Now
2007 Seghesio Zinfandel
(USA / California / Sonoma / Alexander Valley)
RATED: 02/07/2009
COLOR: Red Purple.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Very good wine. I am trying to find more. Excelent bottle, would like to have 4 or 5 cases in the cellar.
SCORE: 95 +
BY: dane1295
PRICE: $15
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2003 Alpha Estate
(Greece / Amyntaio)
RATED: 09/29/2011
COLOR: Brown Red.
AROMA: Tobacco. Herbal. Black Currant.
FLAVOR: Oak. Black Currant. Leather. Earthy. Truffles. Pepper.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: superfluous, a wine to lean on....
SCORE: 95 +
BY: cornelius
PRICE: $45
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2002 Chiarello Family Zinfandel - Giana
(USA / California / Napa / St. Helena)
RATED: 11/13/2004
COMMENTS: Much smoother than the Old-Vine variety.
SCORE: 95
BY: kjhinrichs
PRICE: $25
2001 Luna Sangiovese
(USA / California / Napa)
RATED: 11/13/2004
COMMENTS: Great taste with strong fruit and oak
SCORE: 95
BY: kjhinrichs
PRICE: $14
2001 Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta
(Chile / Valle Central / Rapel)
RATED: 04/09/2004
COMMENTS: We had this wine with authentic Greek cuisine at Kyma in Atlanta. I thought it might work well with the spicy Argentinean and was pleasantly surprised. Although somewhat young, after an hour in the bottle, this beautifully structured wine opened up completely. A spicy nose combined with plums and berries, finishing long and sleek. It wasn't overly fruity, nor did the tannins get in the way. I went out and bought four more bottles the following week; this Clos Apalta vintage will continue to improve over the next 5-8 years.
SCORE: 95
BY: 1000-yard-stare
1993 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
RATED: 04/12/2004
COMMENTS: Over Valentine's day, we enjoyed a bottle of this versatile Cabernet at Tamarind Thai restaurant in Atlanta with Chilean Sea Bass and Chicken Massaman. I'm beginning to believe that the Silver Oak 'Napa' Cabs NEED the extra 5-8 years of bottle time in order to truly show their colors. Decanting wasn't necessary and the floral nose familiar to Silver Oak fans was there, augmented by something deeper and friendlier. One taste and I knew the wait to drink this one was worth it. As dependable as SO usually is, there were sweeter berry flavors, a smooth, balanced structure and a cleaner finish than usual. The cherries, plums and oak staples in this wine are as ripe and open as ever. Very little notice of tannins by the second glass. I'm going to start buying magnums of this stuff.
SCORE: 95
BY: 1000-yard-stare
1999 Verite - La Muse
(USA / California / Sonoma)
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
RATED: 07/02/2004
COMMENTS: We had this with dinner at South City Kitchen in Atlanta last night and I couldn't be more pleased with our selection. The nose was ripe red fruits and very inviting. Hints of cocoa and leather blended with gobs of cooked blue/blackberries anise and plums. One of the nicest reds I've had in awhile because of the smooth character; it wasn't too tannic and the texture was supple, not chewy. The finish was long and sweet. I'd guess that this will age for at least another eight years, but mine will be gone by then.
SCORE: 95
BY: 1000-yard-stare
1990 Altare - Arborina
(Italy / Northwest / Piedmont / Barolo)
RATED: 11/01/2004
COMMENTS: Light and bright ruby, fat tears, no sediment. Velvety nose, soft red fruit, earthy, mineral note. Medium body, soft fruity acidity, velvety tannins, very well balanced. Long finish, velvety tannins, slightly sweet fruity acidity in the end. Very elegant, on the border of being austere, but not yet. This is excellent.

Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 95.

Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass.
SCORE: 95
BY: Wilfried
2001 Quinta do Vale Dona Maria
(Portugal / Douro)
RATED: 11/01/2004
COMMENTS: Brilliant purple, dense tears, tints the glass, very high viscosity. Very fine dark nose, multilayered, some toast, spices, cinnamon. Plump to full body, fine Vintage Port fruit, powerful acidity, decent soft tannins, well balanced, coriander, cinnamon. Velvety acidity in the aftertaste, fine fruit. Good match with simple food like white bread with butter and fresh cut green coriander or some cookies with cinnamon. Excellent value. Exciting question how this wine will show with some age.

Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 95.

Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah type glass.
SCORE: 95
BY: Wilfried
2002 David Arthur - Meritaggio
(USA / California / Napa / Rutherford)
RATED: 12/11/2004
COMMENTS: We had this with an amazing fettucini carbonara and grilled mushroom pizza at Floataway Cafe last night. The nose at first was a little meaty; I couldn't quite pin down what we were smelling, but that dissipated after about 5 minutes. After an hour, the tannin was completely integrated, and much less distracting. This spicy, almost tangy red went very well with dinner, but would drink very well by itself. The Sangiovese really comes through with big red berries and fruit, and the Cab keeps it even. The waiter was so impressed with how it was drinking for an '02 that he suggested to the manager that they should carry it. A nice long 45+ second finish made for a really enjoyable glass. Drink now or hold for up to 10 years.
SCORE: 95
BY: 1000-yard-stare
PRICE: $53
2001 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
(USA / California / Napa)
RATED: 03/01/2004
COMMENTS: Drank a bottle of this in late February of 04. A nice lemon-yellow color. Rich in the mouth, while very "clean" and free of strong wood or "butter," a nice amount if mineral on the tongue and in the finish. Aromas of citrus. Clearly one of the top Chardonnay's I've had out of California, I can't agree 100% with the huge 98 rating that Parker gave it. In a tasting group of 4, the other 3 were surprised it had such a rating and reputation, and generally the ground gave it ratings from 93-95. I will say the wine opened up a great deal after sometime in the glass, and warmed slightly.
SCORE: 95
BY: jwalkermobile
1999 Verite - La Muse
(USA / California / Sonoma)
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
RATED: 04/16/2004
COMMENTS: Shocked! I was shocked at how good this was. I enjoyed this more than the 2001 Paloma by some degrees. Dark plum color, strong extraction, yet rounded tannis. Nose of floral and dark fruits. Smooth finish that lasted 45 seconds. This is worth seeking out!
SCORE: 95
BY: jwalkermobile
1996 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
RATED: 09/07/2004
COMMENTS: Tasted on 9.7.04 against a 2002 Marquis Philips Integrity during a 5 course meal that was paired for the two of them. At first I was concerned that the Integrity with it's 99 rating, would just blow the Lokoya out of the water. It did not happen, not at all! The Lokoya is a great great wine, very complex, with well integrated tannins, loads of spice, with a long smooth finish of peppers. Very rich.

Enjoy!
SCORE: 95
BY: jwalkermobile
1997 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi - CastelGiocondo Lamaione
(Italy / Central / Tuscany)
RATED: 09/21/2004
COMMENTS: Tasted on a number of different outings, the most recent on 9.21.04 at a Merlot themed dinner where this was WOTN, with the 2002 Pride coming in 2nd.

Very smooth, full bodied, with dark black cherry notes, and a 60 second finish.

Drinking well now, but seems like it'll continue to better with more cellaring.
SCORE: 95
BY: jwalkermobile
 
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