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Wine Scores
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Customer Reviews - Chris Bottarini
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Chris Bottarini
A novice wine afficionado from Northern California traveling the world one glass at a time ...
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2001 Malescasse, Haut-Médoc
Review Date: 1-5-2013
Saturated ruby-purple in the glass. A super inviting nose of cedar, currants, oak, spice & minerals. I have to say that I'm a huge fan on this wine. Lots of woodsy & herb flavor bolster the currant, herbs & minerals on the attack. There is plenty of acids with slightly astringent, yet delicious, tannin. Totally old school - this is my kind of Bordeaux!
Price: $19.99
1997 Fugue de Nenin, Pomerol
Review Date: 12-25-2012
Saturated ruby with only a slight fade to brick red at the edge. Smokey, earthy-leather notes with red currants & oak spice permeate the nose. A medium bodied wine showing chunky, earthy red fruits with dry, light tannins. It will be interesting to see how the 99 compares to this.
Price: $29.99
2011 Decoy Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc
Review Date: 12-25-2012
Very pale straw in the glass ... Almost clear. Strong gooseberry notes. Typical of how I would expect a Napa Valley SB to taste. Bone dry, loads of acidity & a finish redolent of fresh cut grass.
Price: $16.99
2009 Château de Montfaucon "Baron Louis" Côtes du Rhône (1.5L)
Review Date: 12-24-2012
Saturated ruby-purple in the glass. The nose is so very similar to a fruit-forward Chateauneuf du Pape it's uncanny! Loads of garrigue, pepper & raspberry fruits on the nose. The attack is more blackberry & cherry with light tannin & a food friendly acidity. This delivers well above its humble AOC!
Price: $49.99
2007 Craggy Range "Zebra Vineyard" Pinot Noir Central Otago Bendigo
Review Date: 12-8-2012
A gorgeous saturated-ruby in the glass. Loads of red fruits, clay soil, clove spice & tar. The fruit is chunky & red on the attack with a juicy, acidic finish. Definitely a well balanced, cool-climate Pinot Noir. The fruit profile has changed since dinner ... The red fruits have turned more blackberry & plums with a deeper spice. Still a solid Kiwi PN.
Price: $24.99
2006 d'Arenberg "Galvo Garage" Bordeaux Blend McLaren Vale
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-1-2012
Ruby-red in the glass. Lots of earthy, leather & dark plum / cherry notes on the nose. Smells similar to an aging Bordeaux or a Brunello. Where this differentiates itself is on the attack. Lots of chunky red fruit & drying tannins persist. This is where you are reminded that this is indeed New World. The finish lasts for about 15 seconds & is quite dry & acidic which should pair well with NY Steak tonight!
Price: $19.99
1999 Kalin Cellars "Cuvée DD" Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Review Date: 11-26-2012
I was so bummed with this. I tried the 99 Semillon a few weeks back & found it to be one of the most unique & complex domestic whites that I have ever tried. The Cuvee DD was set as the center piece for Thanksgiving '12. I opened it to find thin, diluted & complete vinegar. Such a shame considering the anticipation & pairing in mind. Clearly a bad bottle. Hopefully, the remaining bottles are in better shape.
Price: $44.99
2001 Clos de l'Oratoire, St-Emilion
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-24-2012
Inky-purple in the glass. Love the nose on this! Loads of spicy, leather, toasted espresso & dark currants on the nose. Dark cherry with tons of spice on the attack. Another solid 01 for St Emilion!
Price: $39.99
2007 Cristom "Louise Vineyard" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Review Date: 11-22-2012
Ruby in the glass. The nose exudes fresh tilled Eola soil, candied cherry, tart cranberry & a hint of spice. Lip smacking juicy red fruits with slightly grippy tannin & an acidic spine. Although delicious tonight for Thanksgiving dinner, this has the stuffing to last a few more years in the cellar.
Price: $29.99
2010 Charly Thevenet "Grain & Granit" Régnié
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-22-2012
Saturated ruby in the glass. Lots of earthy-tar, leather, dark plums & spice on the nose. Chunky dark cherry fruit on the nose with very little tannin & just enough acid to provide balance.
Price: $26.99
Deligeroy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé
Review Date: 11-22-2012
Peach color in the glass. Love the nose on this! Peaches & lavender aromas ... Just like springtime in a glass, with bubbles. Very delicate mousse. The perfect aperitif on an 80* Los Angeles Thanksgiving Day while we BBQ the bird.
Price: $12.99
2009 Erik Banti "Carato" IGT
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-17-2012
Saturated ruby in the glass. The nose is bursting with red cherry, clay soil, blue fruits & a hint of spice. This provides lip-smacking fruit on the palate with delicate tannin & plenty of acid as you would expect from an Italian Rosso from Tuscany. Not a multi-dimensional wine by any stretch but there is a lot happening in this glass for such a modest price tag!
Price: $6.99
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