Preface
Château Mouton Rothschild
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Most quality producers of Bordeaux and 1st Growths are the rule not the exception to my point but, they are simply not that appealing this young.
When you consider the critical drinking window of this wine is from 2027-2060, this may speak to your disappointment. It’s only been in bottle around four years and It’s likely in a shutdown cycle of its evolution.
Additionally, I find even drinking a number of first & second growth producers on the early side of their drinking window distasteful. The general rule of thumb is you don’t open first growth Bordeaux for 20 years even a good vintage, longer for grand vintages. I realize of course this is a Chateau tasting and you not opening your own bottle.
I tasted the 1995 Lafite at the Chateau after it was in bottle for ten years. I found the experience just as disappointing. Maybe, more so.
My long story short, these kind of wines don’t reveal their true beauty for decades. You can judge them on, tannins, structure and acidity etc. for quality while they are young but, your palate isn’t likely going to do the happy dance.
I’ve tasted this vintage while it was in barrel...while it was still fresh and not closed down. From that experience, I would say there are much better experiences down the road for this wine.
@Mark Flesher If the 82 was well stored, you are in for an experience you won’t forget. Cheers all! 🍷
Guido Marsella
Fiano di Avellino
Preface this to say if this is a sub 9.5 wine, I want to know the fianos that rate higher. Exquisite crisp minerality enveloped by a smokey floral essence and slight tingle on the tongue. Brings back to the region's perfect synergy of cuisine of the sea and the indigenous wines to match. Takes you back. — 9 years ago
Page Cellars
Preface Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Fabulous wine from Page (most are). Dusty, dark, tannic throughout. Currant & cocoa are lovely. Would pair wonderfully with a juicy steak, Gorgonzola mushrooms or an onion dip. Great to sip on its own or have with any number of meals. — 10 years ago
Dyer Vineyard
Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Franc 2014
A great way to end a 6-day vacation. Bottle enjoyed with family over a great meal. I will preface this by saying this bottle is extremely young. Will do much better in about 5 years. After an hour of oxidation, this one had a lot of candied black cherry, wildflowers on the nose. Entry of black cherry, cola, middle which is a combination of sweeter yet more ripe black cherry with a hint of bacon fat. Finishes acidic, even after 2 hours. This wine is great structure, but still extremely young. Will develop very nicely. — 7 years ago
John Bookwalter Winery
Preface Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Delicious, well balanced — 8 years ago
Pierre Jean Villa
Preface St. Joseph Syrah 2014
Nice but needs some time to open up - either a couple years or an hour in a decanter. Deep dark red fruit with a hint of spicy poking through the considerable structure. — 8 years ago
Dark Horse Wines
The Original California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Preface by saying I am just getting into wine and that this was my first bottle.
Was on sale at the grocery store so didn't have big expectations but was pleasantly surprised.
First glass was over powered with the tannins but picked up black cherry, raspberry and chocolate notes. Next day the wine definitely mellowed and balanced out more and picked up almost an espresso flavor towards the end.
All in all, this was a wonderfully affordable and tasty wine that I will pick up and enjoy again.
P.S. Great when added to a meat spaghetti sauce for added flavor and the wine has been open for too long ;) — 9 years ago
Lulu 62
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013
I have to preface this by saying that we drank this wine during an incredible meal...so, the rating might be above what it normally would be. It has a cherry nose, berry flavor and a light finish. Very standard Pinot. Here's the cool part: you can only get this wine at Lola in Cleveland, OH. Why? Because Liz Symon produces it. — 10 years ago
Domaine Clos Ouvert
La Grande Vie Dure
Let me preface this by saying that I am immeasurably impressed by the entire Delectable IT department for accomplishing an algorithm capable of accurately identifying this as a picture of Clos Ouvert's La Grande Vie Dure carmenere. Beyond that I'm not sure I have much to say other than the fact that this was super-spritzy at first but after a bit turned into what I'd never have guessed for anything other than some kind of syrah, bacon and all. — 10 years ago
Bello Family Vineyards
Marsanne 2009
I really enjoyed this wine and loved that it was holding up beautifully - I must preface I enjoy older wines, and love wines on all lengths of their journey. Apple, melon, lanolin - rich mouth feel - finishes elegantly and soft. — 7 years ago
Marchesi Antinori
Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2014
I will preface this note by disclosing that I am generally not a fan of Super Tuscans. I like old school Toscana. But I will try to be objective here. The nose is very evocative of a classified growth Bordeaux: lots of cedary, gravelly scents and some dark berry fruit underneath. In the mouth it is concentrated and soft, but develops weight in the back half of the palate. Some peppery heat from alcohol at the end too. I know it’s predominantly Sangiovese, but it really does taste very Left Bank, except for a little note redder fruit at the end. — 7 years ago
Shypoke Cellars
Amelia's Block Petite Sirah
I'll preface my comment with noting I am not a petite sirah drinker when it is the dominant grape (usually too overpowering on its own). While this is also the deep deep purple typical of petite Sirah, it had a much lighter mouthfeel than expected and tannins were resolved. Almost silky. So kudos on this effort. — 8 years ago
Miramonte Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Let me preface this by stating that for the most part, Im not a red wine drinker. However, this red wine changed all of that for me. It is very smooth and full of flavor. Just a bit of dry and no bitterness. I am now open to try more red wine, knowing they can be as good as this one. — 9 years ago
Michael B
Will preface this review with saying that I had a healthy tasting but didn’t share a bottle, or eat any food with it. It’s composition is predominant Cabernet. Without looking at the price tag, it’s a great wine. Smells of freshly picked berries. It’s colour is almost black. Very velvety, royal dark fruit that is balanced extremely well with medium tannins. It’s silky smooth. But it lacks a certain “forte” characteristic that I look for wines (if you haven’t noticed yet). If this was a somewhat more affordable wine to buy on special occasions, I would nearly be in love. For the price (2012, $500 euro), and my own personal tastes, I truly think you can save yourself a handful of money and enjoy your best personal favourite wine and not have any fear that you are somehow missing out. Because of the reasons mentioned above, my rating is good, but not breaking 9/10 — 7 years ago