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YearWineVarietyLocationPriceNumRating
2001A. Rousseau - Clos de BezeRed Burg Red Burgs$1653  BH-93-95/TZ-92
2-1-08 These sell for $600+ now
2- F44
1990A. Rousseau - ChambertinRed Burg Red Burgs$395   Coates20
6-24-05 Beautifull, elegant, complex, lite cranberry color, raspberries, cherries. Not huge wine. Finnese. 93pts finish not real long but decent
1999A. Rousseau - ChambertinRed Burg Red Burgs$1953  Coates20/TZ-93+
2-1-08These sell for $700 now
2-F44 10-22-06
2001A. Rousseau - Charmes ChambertinRed Burg Red Burgs$72   BH-87-90
10-3-07 Outstanding! Elegant, classy roses, red fruit 93pts!
2001A. Rousseau - Clos De La RocheRed Burg Red Burgs$813  TZ-89-92/BH-89-91
Paid $73 ea. plus tax 2-2-07
2001A. Rousseau - Clos Des Ruchottes MonopoleRed Burg Red Burgs$1063  BH - 92 / TZ -89 / WS -90-94
$96=$7taxblt 9-11-06 Surydks 10-22-06 - 2 F44
9-9-06 Wonderfull aroma of roses and sweet fruit. Very fresh,pure, elegant and layered. 94pts Drink or hold
1999A. Rousseau - Clos St. JacquesRed Burg Red Burgs$1251  TZ-94
2001A. Rousseau - Clos St. JacquesRed Burg Red Burgs$1123  BH-92/TZ-90
10-22- 06 2 F44
1999A. Rousseau - Gevrey Chambertin Les CazetiersRed Burg Red Burgs$70   BH-86-88/TZ -85-88
1-9-07 A beauty. Very classy & suave with nuanced flavors and aromas. Open & decanted about 3 hrs before drinking. Very placid and interesting for a 99! 93pts.
2002A. Rousseau - Gevrey Chambertin Les CazetiersRed Burg  $901  BH-87-90/TZ-88-90
2006Alamos - BonardaBonarda Argentina$10   TZ-87
Sells for $8-$9 0n coast
5-8-08 Love it! Great Value. Bal, concentrated dark cherry & plum flavors 90pts
2004Alvaro Palacios - Les TerrassesTempranillo Spain$271  RP-93
2005Andrew Will - Champoux VineyardCab Blend  $54   RP-94/WS-94
7-25-08 Pretty primary right now but good weight, blance and concenttration. Needs 5yrs to evaluate!
2004Atardi - OrobioTempranillo  $131  RP - 92
2005Bachelet - Gevrey Chambertin VVRed Burg Red Burgundy$503   
2000Bahans - Haut BrionBordeaux Blue Max$632  RP-90/TZ-91+/ WS-90
1998Beaucastel CDPCDP Rhone$553  TZ-93
2000Beaucastel CDPCDP Rhone$454  RP94 WS90/TZ-93
3-31-07 Silky perfection. Nose slow to open. 93pts delicious Suppose we're waiting for the nose to really evolve?
2001Beaucastel CDPCDP Rhone$603  RP-96/TZ-92+
bought latest for $53
2002Bernard Defaix - Cote De LechetChablis Chablis$262  BH-91
3-19-07 Very nice. Light gold. Minerally. Wait a couple yrs. 92pts cork soake 1/2 way. 1-24-06 GREAT minerally, long, classic Chablis 92pts
2004Billaud Simon - AOC ChablisChablis Chablis$21    
One of the best ever AOCs!
3-30-08 - Fantastic light gold color/ classic minerals & citrus, balance elegance 91pts Drink or hold
2002Billaud Simon - Les ClosChablis Chablis$685  TZ-93/AM-92
11-24-05 Green tinged straw gold. Perfuse aromas of stones, flowers, pears & pinneapple. Rich, pure minerals, trop fruit & softer acididity than expected. 92+
2002Billaud Simon - Les PreusesChablis Chablis$804  AM-94
6-2-06 Grand Cru! Light gold. Red apples /shells aroma. Verb & energy & length with complex citrus minerally and bracing acidity. 92pts+ now
2002Billaud Simon - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$332  TZ-91
10-12-07 Excellent ! Lovely fruit,pungent minerality, citrus apple melon but will age and evolve 92pts
2004Billaud Simon - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$403  TZ-90-92
9-15-06 Great stoney nose. Bracing acidity and very tart grn apples. Palte more linear butv still promising90pts WAIT a yr or 3.
NVBollinger - Special Cuvee BrutChampagne  $40   WS-93
HP Lake 2-14-08
2005Bonneau Du Martray - Corton Charlemagne Grand CruWhite Burgundy  $1283  BH-93-95
1999Bonneau Du Martray Corton CharlemagneWhite Burgundy WB$531  WS-91
4-11-08 Med gold. Fresh mineral & flower nose. Elegant, vibrant, very minerally, speice & lemon zest and GC length. This btl was in great shape 94pts.
2000Bonneau Du Martray Corton CharlemagneWhite Burgundy WB$652  WS-95
Light gold color. 2-20-07 Tight. double decanted and open for 3 hours and it budges on the palate. Stony, pure, long 91 Now But wait 3 yrs.
2000Boroli - BaroloNebbiolo Italy$311  RP-90
6-9-06 Fairly dark w some amber on edge. Sweet Cherries & violetsaroma. Balanced with a little tanin but quite nice dark cherry. 91pts
2001Bosquet Des Papes - Chante Le Merle VV CDPCDP Rhone$303  RP-92/TZ-91+
5-12-06 Great nose and palate 93pts drinks well now/should age
2005Bouchard - Beaune TeuronsRed Burg  $323  BH-91
12-28-07 Some tast on the nose along with bright berries & spice. Again smoke on the palate, fresh, balanced delicious. WAIT for Oak 92pts
2004Bouchard - Corton CharlemagneWhite Burgundy WB$904  BH-94-96
2005Bouchard - Volnay Caillerets - Ancienne Cuvee CarnotRed Burg Red Burgs$644  BH-94/TZ-90-93
2002Boudin - Forchaume Chablis Premier CruChablis Chablis$302  BH-91/TZ89-91
9-28-07 Lemon & stones but needs time. Wait 12 months+!
2003Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir - Cargasacchi VineyardPinot Noir Pinot N$601  RP-89+
5-27-05 Still very primary and little tannic. Dark rich CA PN
2003Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir - Rancho Santa Rosa VineyardPinot Noir Pinot N$381  RP-93
9-2-05 Started out w/ complex big aromas of spiece,underbrush & rose pedal. 1st sips complex and exciting but ended w/ green notes 88pts. wait at least 2 yrs.
2005Brunier -Le Pigeoulet Vin De Pays VaucluseRhone Blend Rhone$12    
2006Burgans - AlbarinoAlbarino  $121   
2001Calera - Jensen VineyardPinot Noir CA-PN$48   BH-90/TZ-91/RP-92
8-20-07 bought
8-30-07 Nice but i was distracted. Didn't blow me away but maybe closed down too?90pts
2002Calera - Mills Vineyard PNPinot Noir  $383   
3-30-07 Elegant, burgundian structure. Decanted but needs 3 hours to open up. 91+ Wait 3yr+!
1997Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di MontalcinoSangiovese Italy$551   
3-5-08 Eric levine says awesome now but hold for a few
2006Charles Joguet - Chinon Les Petites RochesCab Franc  $181   
NVChartogne-Tailiet - Brut ChampagneChampagne Champagne$28    
8-10-07 Bold, fresh, minerals, apple & peach 92pts - BUY! Great w/ Salmon
NVChartogne-Tailiet Blanc De BlancsChampagne Champagne$36    
11-22-06 Really like this. Lively fresh, green apples, great length & energy 92+pts
2005Charvin - Chateauneuf Du PapeCDP  $534  TZ-94/RP-93/WS-94
8-13-08 Lovely nose of grapes & spice. Lovely Bal with dark fruit & soil. Smooth tanins. Bit primary Promising 92pts. Wait 2or 3 for blt #3
1995Chateau Brane CantenacBordeaux  $761  RP-90
6-17-08
2004Chateau Brane CantenacBordeaux Bin for fall$374  RP-90/TZ-89
2005Chateau Brane CantenacBordeaux  $644  RP-94/TZ-91+/WS-92
Del 11/08
2005Chateau Carbonieux - BlancBordeaux Blanc  $343   
5-23-08 WStreets
7-9-08 Seemed more austere than Tom's blt and les round. Let it sit for a year or two 89pts
2005Chateau DoyacBordeaux  $201   
Merlot - Cab blend
2003Chateau Duhart MilonBordeaux Bordeaux$371   
2000Chateau GiscoursBordeaux Bordeaux$704  RP-92/TZ-88-91
2005Chateau Haut BaillyBordeaux  $1003  RP-95/TZ-92+/WS-95+
2005Chateau Haut BergeyBordeaux  $403  RP-92/TX-90/WS-91
1999Chateau Haut BrionBordeaux Bordeaux$1603  RP-93/TZ-92
1995Chateau La Mission Haut BrionBordeaux Bordeaux$901  RP-91/TZ-92
1998Chateau La Mission Haut BrionBordeaux  $1503   
2 more from Lebrve Ft W Ind / 5-20-08 /1st 2 Crush
7-9-08 Lovely silky mouthfeel, lush fruit, precise, nice weight, & balance. At the very front end of its drinking window. 93pts
1996Chateau LafiteBordeaux Bordeaux$3001  WS96
1998Chateau LafiteBordeaux Retailer for fall shipment$1963  RP-98/TZ-94+
This sells for $250 plus / great deal
1999Chateau LafiteBordeaux Bordeaux$1481  RP-95/TZ-92/WS-95
2005Chateau Lalande - BorieBordeaux  $293  RP-90
RP says a sleeper of vintage
8-27-08 Very fresh fruit nose and pure fresh bal intense palate. Great wt. Del 92pts. Drink or hold.
1998Chateau Larrivet Haut BrionBordeaux  $403  RP-90/WS-90
Arrvd 5-15-08 Binny
2005Chateau Larrivet Haut BrionBordeaux  $343  RP-90
Parker says sleeper of the vintage / Broadbent likes it too.
2004Chateau LascombesBordeaux Tom - Fall$43.503  TZ-91/RP-93-94
1996Chateau LatourBordeaux Bordeaux$3001  WS96RP99
1996Chateau Leoville BartonBordeaux Bordeaux$651   
1996Chateau Leoville Lass CasesBordeaux Bordeaux$1723  RP-98/TZ-96+/WS-92
10-05 ABC/FLA
1996Chateau MargauxBordeaux Bordeaux$3352  RP-100
1999Chateau MargauxBordeaux Bordeaux$155   RP-94
10-22-05 Opened @4PM/Gone@7:30PM Dark Garnet color. Triple decanted. Took close to an hour to warm and open up. Tanins became much more silky w/air. Nose of blueberrries,pepper,liqorice, earth. Tar, blueberries, currants, choc on palate. Balanced w/ good length but still youthfully tight. Not as feminine as I had anticpated more brooding then expected. 93pts
1999Chateau PalmerBordeaux Bordeaux$772  RP-94
10-6-07 Wait @ least 3 yrs 92prs now w/ great potential. Decanted 2 hours. Long finish and some deaph. More too come. Dark color.
2000Chateau PavieBordeaux Bordeaux$2351  RP-100/TZ-95
3-5-05 Beautiful color w/glass cling. Nose a bit closed showing only sulfur but opened up after decanted to reveal spice. First thing i noticied was reverb of complex fruit in the mouth. Major length on finish. Kind of reminds me of Pride Res but with more verb & structure. Opened an hour ahead decanted 1/2 hour ahead was all it needed. 98pts
2005Chateau Ste Michelle - Indian Wells Cabernet SauvignonCab  $131  WS-88/W7S-91/CG-85
2004Chateau Tour Des Gendres - Le Glorie De Mon PereMerlot / Cab Blend Southern France$191   
2005Chateau Trois MoulinsBordeaux  $14    
7-16-08 soft and accesable. Worth $14
2002Christian Moreau Chablis - Les ClosChablis Chablis$492  TZ-94/BH-92
3-16-07 Light med gold, muted citurs-stones nose. Opens to lovely mouth coating minerality w/ sappy ciitrus 92+pts WAIT 2 yrs
2002Christian Moreau Chablis - ValmurChablis Chablis$492  TZ-93
1-23-08 Samll hint of oxidation on the nose. Classic Chablis showing nice acidity, minerality & balance 90pts right now. Try another btl in 2yrs
2006Christoffel - Erdener Treppchen Riesling KabinettRiesling  $17    
2006Christoffel - Urziger Wurzgarten KabinettRiesling  $17    
List $21 / sell for $16 at Wine Club
2-26-08 Amazing Riesling Petrol &psice on the nose. Vibrant fresh palate with layers of spice, apples, peaches and lemon. 92+pts
1999Clape - CornasSyrah N. Rhone$421  RP-91/TZ-90
Paid $38.39 + Tax = $42.15 Retail is $60+ 11/24/06
8-30-07 One Corked, the other btl very nice buy young.
2001Clape RennaisanceSyrah N. Rhone$401  WS93
2002Claude Dugat Gevrey Chambertin 1er CruRed Burg Red Burgs$873  TZ-93+
1999Clerico -Barolo GinestraNebbiolo  $903  TZ-93
2-2-08 Modern bigger Barolo showing some oak. Intense. Potential but needs time, wit 3yrs!
1999Clos De TartRed Burg Red Burgs$1102  RP92/TZ-94
2001Clos Des LambraysRed Burg Ships Nov retailer$803  BH-92 / TZ-92
2004Clos Des Pape CDPCDP Rhone$404  TZ-93/RP-95/WS-96
3@F44
10-20-06 Classic, raspberries, nice length some tanins 92pts
1999Clos Des Pape CDPCDP Rhone$361  RP94/TZ-91
picked up 3 from MGM on 7-30-07
5-17-08 same as 7-20-07 Drinking Beautifully NOW! Perfect balance, lush layered red fruit and length 95pts DRINK w/i 2yrs. great now!
2000Clos Des Pape CDPCDP Rhone$303  RP95
2001Clos Des Pape CDPCDP Rhone$594  TZ-93/RP-95
11-11-06 This btl was tight except for the Bretty nose. from MGM
2005Clos Des Pape CDPCDP  $644  WS-98/RP - 94-96
Sells for $225 since WS Wine Of The Yr
2002Colin Deleger Puligny Montrachet - Les DemoisellesWhite Burgundy WB$1091  RP-96/TZ-92
9-31-06 too cold but still showing promise. 8-13-05 Amazing Puligny now, but still v - young. Huge nose of stone,apricot,lime. Powerfull acidity and minerality combines with nuts, lime,ginger and grapefruit. Long, long palate staining finish. 93pts
2006Colterenzio - Pinot NeroPinot Noir  $16    
2005Comte Lafon - Macon Milly LamartineWhite Burgundy  $221  BH-89
2-28-08 great! mineralily, balanced and lovely citrus fruit.91pts
2002Conn Valley ElogeCab  $751  RP-96
4-27-07 Nice Cab typical 02' hold or drink some acidity. 92 pts
2002Conn Valley Right BankCab  $451  RP-94
2-8-02 Nice, some oakiness but overall good bal. 91+
2005Conterno Fantino - Barbera D' Alba VignotaBarbera  $291  TZ-91/AG-88/WS-90
7-08 terrificaromatic, bal with beautiful dark fruit, spice, tar and fun texture 91pts WAIT 2-3 yrs for last blt.
NVCristalino BrutCava Spain$7    
2005Cusumano - Nero D' AvolaNero D' Avola Sicily$9    
9-24-06 liked it. Nice fruit and terroir. Great w/ Pizza - 04' vintage
2002D' Angerville - Volnay 1er CruRed Burg Red Burgs$394  TZ-89
11-1-07 4 coming from franks
3-23-06 Fantastic Tart cherry, earth, nice acidity and finish 92pts
2005D' Angerville - Volnay 1er CruRed Burg  $48   WS-92
2-10-08 bought
3-5-08 Amazing nose of fresh fruit and violets. Tight as a drum on the palate but very pure & bal. Needs serious time or 2 nites open?
2005D' Angerville - Volnay ChampansRed Burg  $644  BH 93-95/WS-93
Seels for $200 on the net 2-1-08
2000D' Angerville - Volnay Clos Des DucsRed Burg Red Burgs$60   TZ-89 /BH-89
lives up to it's off vintage status 89pts
2002D' Angerville - Volnay Clos Des DucsRed Burg Red Burgs$993  BH-94 / TZ-92+
2004D' Angerville - Volnay Clos Des DucsRed Burg Red Burgs$681  BH-91/TZ-90
2005D' Angerville - Volnay Clos Des DucsRed Burg  $883  BH-94-97/WS-94
2-1-08 sells for $225 on the net
2000D' Angerville - Volnay TaillepiedsRed Burg Red Burgs$501  TZ-88/BH-88
2005D' Angerville - Volnay TaillepiedsRed Burg WH 7-1-07$683  BH - 92-94/WS-91
2-1-08 Sells for $225 on the net
1996DRC La Tache'Red Burg Red Burgs$4251  TZ-95+/RP-94-97
5/05 This retails for $1000 now
7-15-06 Dark, no sediment, Great aromas of violets, earth, spiceand earth. Some mid palate energy and complexity. Extended length. 95pts. Wait 5+ triple decanted & open for 7 hours.
1996DRC RichebourgRed Burg Red Burgs$3251  TZ-93+?RP-93-96
5/05 This retails for $600 now
2000Damilano - BaroloNebbiolo Italy$302   
12-15-06 Fresh, vibrant, layered, balanced & juicy 93pts
2006Dauvissat - AOC ChablisChablis Chablis$293  TZ-89-91/BH-86-89
2006Dauvissat - ForestChablis Chablis$404  TZ-91-94
2004Dauvissat - Le ForestChablis Chablis$434  TZ -91+/BH-91
1-19-06 Fresh, lively nose and great balance. 91pts 10-11-06 Tight but promising -WAIT!
2005Dauvissat - Le ForestChablis Chablis$363  TZ-91+/BH-92
1-11-07 Excellent minerality, bal and fruit 92+ Drink or hold,
2003Dauvissat - Les PreusesChablis Chablis$702  TZ-92/WS-90
4-13-07 Wait 3 yrs! Still, nice pale grn gold color. Lively fresh minerally nose that lasted all night. Trop & citurus fruit & minerals. Acidity a little softer then expected. Classy pure elegant wine. Nice length. 92pts now.
2000Dauvissat - Les ClosChablis Chablis$603  TZ-95 / BH-95
4-12-06 Interesting but still tight. Hold for 3 more. 90pts.
2002Dauvissat - Les ClosChablis Chablis$663  TZ-94+/BH-94/WS-93
2004Dauvissat - Les ClosChablis Chablis$754  TZ-93+/BH-93/RP-94
7-18-06 Don't touch for 3 yrs. Minerals lemon & acidity now promising 90pts
2005Dauvissat - Les ClosChablis Chablis$613  TZ-95/BH-94
7-14-05 Amzaing blt and very promising. MInerals & elegance! 95pts
2006Dauvissat - Les ClosChablis Chablis$684  TZ-93-95/BH-91-93
2005Dauvissat - Les PreusesChablis Chablis$614  TZ-94+/BH-94
2006Dauvissat - Les PreusesChablis Chablis$683  TZ-92-95/BH-91-93
2-6-08 T I G H T! but eventually it showed it showed some of it's billiance at 4 hrs open? WAIT! 89pts tonight but closed!
2006Dauvissat - VallionsChablis Chablis$402  TZ-90-92/BH-89-91
2-17-08 Opened little early. Tight but classic profile 89 tonight Wait
2001David Arthur CabernetCab CA-Cab$851  WS95
6-26-08 Poped & poured Dark garnet. big cling. Fresh berry nose. Blackberies, cherries, anise, coffee & cedar. Nice length. Still youthful - Easily -WAIT 3-5yrs 94pts
2002David Arthur CabernetCab CA-Cab$851   
6-1-07 Outstanding. Fresh, pure & balanced w/o being heavy 94pts
2001David Arthur Elav 1147Cab CA-Cab$1151  WS96
9-23-05 Opaque dark ruby color. Effusive nose of blackberries & violets. A vibrant palate of blackberrries, currants and chocolate enveloped in sweet silky tanins. Oak nicely integrated for as young as it is. Great palate staining length. 94pts Drinking very well but hold for 2-3 since this has good structure. 14.5% not noticible
2002David Arthur Elev 1147Cab CA-Cab$1152  WS-87
2000Domain De La V Juliene CDPCDP Rhone$281  RP91
9-2-07 Still drinking great. 92pts
2005Domain Jean Louis Chave - Saint JosephSyrah  $39   RP-91/TZ-90-92
4-15-08 Parker says drinkable early and great value
2003Domaine Carneros - BrutChampagne  $19    
2-19-08 $19 HPL
2005Domaine Charbonniere - CDP Cuvee Mourre Des PerdrixCDP  $401  RP-92/TZ-92/WS-94
Thomas 7-19-08 69% Grenache - drinks early
2005Domaine De La Pepiere - Muscadet Sur LieMuscadet  $101  WS-88
1998Domaine Du Galet Des Pape - CDP VVCDP  $351  TZ-90
7-14-08 Lonny rec
2006Domaine Dupeuble - Beaujolais Kermit LynchBeaujolais  $131   
Kermit Lynch
5-22-08 Very nice! Not as lean or minerally as some 90pts
2004Domaine Tempier BandolMourvedre Bandol$283  WS-91
2001Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvee SpecialeMourvedre Bandol$313  WS-93
2003Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvee SpecialeMourvedre Bandol$371   
2005Duboeuf Domanie Mont Chavy - MorganBeaujolais  $111   
1-9-07 Excellent ripe but bal. w / acidity 90pts
2001Dugat Py - Les EvocellesRed Burg Red Burg$1002  TZ-89-91/BH 87-90
4-14-07 Loved it. Huge spicey nose with nice fruit, weight and texture.93pts.
2001Dugat Py -Vosne Romanee Vieilles VignesRed Burg Red Burgs$100   TZ-88-91/BH 89-92
shipped 4-17-07
6-2-07 Hard to tell, maybe a little closed but seemed uneven. Nice spicey aromas.
2001Dujac - Aux CombottesRed Burg  $963  BH-91/TZ-91
3-20-08 picked up 3 btls at a $96 ea.
3-19-08 - Youthfully fresh & superb balance w/ lovely texture & sappy dark fruit w/ length. Nearly perfect now but worth aging over the next 5 yrs to see it evolve 93+pts
1999Dujac - Chambolle MusingyRed Burg Red Burgs$631  BH-89
10-17-07 Very nice - aromatic, balanced, elegant.... Dujac 91+ Wait 2yrs
2001Dujac - Clos St. Dennis Grand CruRed Burg Red Burgs$145   BH-93 / TZ-91+
8-6-07 bought $225 at Hart Davis. Cork was soaked about 3/4 to the top?
8-12-07 Delicacy & class. Lovely nose of forest floor and roses. Silky tanins & spicy dark fruit and mushroom. 93pts BUY.
1995Dujac - Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er CruRed Burg Red Burgs$56    
5-18-07 Nice mature Burg with mushrooms, red fruit and elegance
2001Dujac - Morey St. DennisRed Burg  $641   
1997Etude Napa Valley CabernetCab CA-Cab$851  RP 96
4-20-04 Nutmeg, velvet tanins. Decan next time.
1999Etude Napa Valley CabernetCab CA-Cab$852  RP94/ WS93/TZ93
7-29-06 smokey oak, tar and fruit on the nose. Bing cherries, minerals, clov on the palate. Decent length 92+
2001Etude Napa Valley CabernetCab CA-Cab$852  TZ-92+/WS-91
6-20-08 Fantastic. Profuse Blackberry nose, silky, sense of structure, complex and elegant. Balanced & lovely ala Margaux. Long 96pts.
1999Faiveley - Latricieres Chambertin Grand CruRed Burg Red Burg$123   BH-92/TZ-88+
7-14-07 Prob needs 3 more yrs+ before really open but promising material 92pts
1999Faiveley - Mazis Chambertin Grand CruRed Burg Red Burgs$1301  BH-93/TZ-91
Aquired 9-1-07
2004Felsina - FontalloroSangiovese WH-Fall$403  AG-94/TZ-94
2000Fevre - Les ClosChablis Chablis$472  TZ-95 RP-91
1-16-07 Pale gold - Intense minerality & acidity - powerful & youthfull - WAIT 2yrs! Great 94pts
2002Fevre - Les ClosChablis Chablis$495  RP-95 TZ-95+
bought 1 8-20-05 paid $59
12-27-07 light green gold / aromas of seashells/great acidty minerals,lemon,honey, and complexity/nice extended GC finish.94pts. Drink or hold
2004Fevre - Les ClosChablis Chablis$674  BH-95 / RP-96
L Barn 10-2-06
8-12-06 Seemed a little tight/closed on the nose but palate opened up and it was very nice. 92pts
2002Fevre - Les PreusesChablis Chablis$483  RP-93 TZ-93
1-29-05 Big nose of mineral sea shells. Elegant and classy. Then the acidity emerges - big. Apples ,chalk & lime. 94pts
2002Fevre - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$355  RP-92 TZ-93
2-26-08 sea shells,lime and wet stone nose nice, bal, acidity & mineral on pallete. Drink or hold for a while. 92pts
2005Fevre - Montee De TonnerreChablis  $362  TZ-92/BH-91
5-23-08 Very typical Ler Chablis but needs time - Wait 2-5yrs 90pts today
2002Fevre - ValmurChablis Chablis$483  TZ-94 RP-91
3-18-05 Fantastic. Beautiful green tinged color. Nose a little reticent but showing some lime & minerals. A very classy elegant med-full bodied wine with lime minerals and acidity in balance. 93pts
2004Fevre - Valmur Grand Cru ChablisChablis Chablis$454  BH-94 / RP-94
2002Fielding Hills CaberetCab WA-Cab$281  WS-93
12-30-04 Excellent. Big spicy nose of cinnamon, anise, lovely fruit and and tannins. Drinking well now-decant. 11-10-05 Sweet tanins blueberries. trace oak 90pts
2005Firriato - Altavilla Della Corte GrilloGrillo - Chardonnay Blend Italy$16    
$12-$14 on the net
6-23-07 Very nice - citurs & trop , floral 90pts
2004Foradori - GranatoTeroldego  $503  WS-94
2004Giacomo Conterno - Barbera d' Alba Cascina FranciaBarbera  $343   
8-12-08 GREAT stuff but needs a couple yrs. Bal, big fruit, minerally, structured w/ length. 92pts Wait 2yrs
2005Gobelsburger - RieslingRiesling Austria$12    
Fantastic 92pts
2002Gros Frere Clos VougeotRed Burg Red Burgs$853  RP94
4-30-05 Wonderful grand cru purity, complexitity & elegance. Balanced w/perfect acidity minerality and dark fruit. 93pts Drank well from opening.
2001Gros Frere RichebourgRed Burg Red Burgs$852  WS96/TZ-92
2-6-08 Beautiful texture, length & bal but very t i g h t now esp on the nose. Wait 5 yrs for Btl # 2 Very promising. 92+ now but potential! Double Decanted for 90 minutes but didn't open much until hour #4.
2005Guigal - Cotes Du Rhone BlancGrenache Blanc  $121   
4-12-08 Love this stuff! 10-8-07 Nice typacity. Stony and fresh!
2003Guigal - Crozes HermitageSyrah Rhones$192  TZ-91-93/RP-91-94
2-22-08 Drank w/ some CA wines so seemed greener & leaner? Prob would have been nice on its own. 87ptsTight / hold?
1999Guigal CDPCDP Rhone$301  WS WOY/TZ-89
6-12-06 Drank great at offline 92
2004HDV - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay  $55   WS-93
1-1-07 Beautiful weight and bal. Elegant & vibrant w/ trop 96pts
2005HDV - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay  $461   
3-8-08
7-20-08 Excellent minerality, balance and purity. Some wood spice Nice weight 93pts
1998Hanzell Vineyards - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$481  WS-90
4-17-06 Pretty Darkening Gold, Nice mineral aroma. Rich but energetic and focused palate minerals, citrus, nuts, pure excellent 95pts
1998Hanzell Vineyards - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$401  WS-87
3-14-05 Annise, cherry and earth on the nose. Dark color-mostly garnet,slight brown tint. Earth, cherries, raspberries and spice on the palate with good finish. Tannins still there but integrating. 92pts Could wait a couple for last btl.
1999Hanzell Vineyards - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$601   
5-30 bought 3 more from Hart Davis -Chgo today hold for ship - $35/ ea.
5-9-08 Lovely, elegant precise and nuanced. Bright acidity and freshness, Red fruit. Some bramble. Forest floor aroma. Very pretty. I think it will go another 5 easily. 93pts WAIT
2005Henri Boillot - Corton CharlemagneWhite Burgundy WB$1103  BH-95
Mc Arthurs - Fall
6-20-07 Tremendous! Brilliant gold. Great weight & class. Major palate of stones, nuts with major length 95pts Loved it! Double decanted but drinking very nice now ...with 2 hours open.
2006Henri Boillot - Meursault AOCWhite Burgundy  $452  AM-90 /TZ-88-91
6-18-08 WH Fall
2006Henri Boillot - Meursault Genevrieres Ler CruWhite Burgundy  $903  AM-93/TZ-91-94
6-18-06 WH Fall
2006Henri Boillot - Puligny Montrachet AOCWhite Burgundy  $502  AM-90
6-18-08 Fall - WH
2005Hudelot Noellat - Chambolle MusignyRed Burg  $402  BH-89/TZ-87-89/WS-89
6-21-08 Pretty closed up & difficult to drink. Seems promising...in 5-10yrs? 88pts tonight for the fruit potentialWAIT
2006Inama - Soave ClassicoSoave  $111   
2002JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr SpatleseRiesling German$281   
2002JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr KabinettRiesling German$233   
10-1-05 nicr minerals pears peach apple and perfect acidity 92ps
1996Jadot - Chevalier Montrachet Les DemoisellesWhite Burgundy WB$195    
12-25-06 Nose a little oxid but palate rocked. Stony! Powerfull 95pts
1995Jadot - MontrachetWhite Burgundy WB$225   WS 95
1-13-06 More oak than expected. Huge in the mouth, intense stonyness, lemon, length
1996Jadot - MontrachetWhite Burgundy WB$225   TZ-94+
6-20-07 Badly corked - did not taste
2002Jadot Corton CharlemagneWhite Burgundy WB$993  RP-94-97
2-3-05 Closed on the nose for 1st hour other than matchstick. Amazing mineral and green apple palate. True grand Cru power & finese. Talcon powder after 90 minutes but not much else on the nose. Regal with considerable length. even now 93pts. wait 3+
2001Jamet - Cote RotieSyrah N. Rhone$702  TZ-93
2005Jamet - Cote RotieSyrah  $803  TZ-93/WS-96
8-1-08 fall 08'
2002Javillier - Meursault Les ClousWhite Burgundy WB$50   TZ-89+/BH-92
5-20-07 Youthfl
2004Jean Boillot ( Henri) - Puligny Montrachet Clos De La MouchereWhite Burgundy WB$563  BH-92-94
7-14-07 Oak is a little upfront on nose. Creamy & fatter than expected. Acid might be tad lower than expected. Very lively floral w some vanila aromas. Need some time for oak 91pts Try in 2-3yrs.
2005Joseph Swan - Sarah Lee Pinot NoirPinot Noir CA-PN$363   
2005Joseph Swan - Tenton Station ZinfandelZinfandel CA-Zin$252   
12-24-07 Fresh, nice mid wt w/ raspberries & minerals 90pts
2002Joseph Swan - Trenton Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir CA-Pinot$403  BH-88
11-3-06 arrived
5-4-07 Layered, complex, big nose of soil,cinnamon& berries 94pts Drink or wait for tanins to smooth more.
2004Kistler - Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth PNPinot Noir Pinot N$902  RP-96-98
Sells for $250 plus on the net.
11-22-07 TG A real beauty. Complex, layered fresh, large mushrooms, tart fruit 94pts+ Drink or hold
2005Kistler - Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth PNPinot Noir winery$1201  RP-99
Paid an extra $25 frt on this one
2003Kistler - Chardonnay / Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay CA- Chard$651  TZ-94 / RP-94-96
2-10-07 Outstanding stuff Got better with time open and 59-60 temp 96pts Maybe best yet?
2004Kistler - Cuvee Catherine Occidental Station PNPinot Noir Pinot N$901  RP-94-95
8-16-08 Very nice but still primary. HOLD for 2-3 92pts
2005Kistler - Cuvee Catherine Occidental Station PNPinot Noir winery$901  RP-96
2002Kistler - Cuvee Catherine Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$90   RP-95/TZ-94+
2-17-08 Intense, bal, layers of dk fruit, spice,meat & forst floor 95pts
2003Kistler - Cuvee Catherine Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$90   TZ - 93+ / RP- 94-96
4-30-08 Wish I had More! Elegant, balanced, finnese, lovely weight & length 97pts
2004Kistler - Cuvee Cathleen ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$75   RP-95-97
6-26-08 Great! Large scalled and pumped full of assorted fruit. balanced & elegant for size. 95pts
2005Kistler - Cuvee Cathleen ChardonnayChardonnay winery$901  RP-96-100
2005Kistler - Dutton Ranch Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay RRV$701  RP-94-96
2005Kistler - Kistler Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay winery$802  RP-95-98
2003Kistler - McCrea VineyardChardonnay CA-Chard$601  TZ-91+ / RP-92-95
2-1-08 Delicious Great minerals, acidity,lime, apple spice & pineapple and mouthcoating length. Love it! .94pts Drink or hold
2004Kistler - McCrea VineyardChardonnay CA- Chard$602  RP-92-94
6-17-08 Great right now. Stony, orange, nuts, big mouthfeel and lively acid, long 94pts. Drink or hold for a few but great now.
2005Kistler - McCrea VineyardChardonnay W$702  RP-93-95
2000Kistler - Occidental Vineyard Cuvee ElizabethPinot Noir Pinot N$75   RP-99
1-12-07 Big rich PN, almost Cab like, dark fruit, tar, minerals 93pts
2002Kistler - Occidental Vineyard Cuvee ElizabethPinot Noir Pinot N$901  RP-95
2000Kistler - Pinot Noir / Kistler VineyardPinot Noir Pinot N$65   TZ-93/RP-93
7-30-05 Raspberries mineral on the nose. Lovely elegant pure with beautiful fruit and velevty tanins. 93pts 12-30-05 Another great btl
2002Kistler - Pinot Noir / Kistler VineyardPinot Noir Pinot N$751  RP-92/TZ-91
8-3-07 Very Dark plum color. Aromas of smoke & spice. Intensely complex flavorers of plum, dark raspberries & mineral. Nice acidity & finish. CM on steriods. 93+ drinking great but can hold
2005Kistler - Pinot Noir / Kistler VineyardPinot Noir W$753  RP-93-95
2001Kistler - Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$601   
2-22-08 Rose petals on the nose. Bal w/ nice acidity and rich ripe fuit & good length & weight 92+pts
2002Kistler - Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$601   
8-9-08 Drinking fantastic.Vibrant dark fruit, fresh w/ verb yet elegant, balanced. Could go another couple yrs. plenty of acidity. 92+
2003Kistler - Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$601   
6-13-07 Spicey nose with minerals. Nice acidity, layered fruit, minerals, spice. 92pts
2005Kistler - Stone Flats Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$651  RP-95-97
7-11-07 Best young Kislter ever. Great balance, mineral, honey, & lift from perfect acidity. Best weight ever of CA Chard. 97pts Drink now or hold for 2-3 yrs.
2006Kistler - Stone Flats Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay winery$752  RP-95-97
2003Kistler - Vinehill Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard$651  TZ-93 / RP-96-98
5-30-08 A big bold Chard. Lemon, orange,minerals, drenched & long. Drink or hold 94pts
2004Kistler - Vinehill Vineyard ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$652  RP-94-96
11-22-07B4 TG dinner Very oaky, double decanted & then it integrated, trop, pears, van 91pts Wait 1-3yrs
2005Kosta Browne - Amber Ridge Pinor NoirPinot Noir KB-11/07$622   
2004Kosta Browne - Amber Ridge Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$521  WS-93
2004Kosta Browne - CohnPinot Noir Pinot N$521  WS-97
7-11-07 Fresh, concentrated layers of red fruit. Bal & pure 93pts Hold or drink
2004Kosta Browne - Kanzler Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$521  WS-98
4-15-08 Delicious but not 98pts. Ripe,bal & fresh interesting 92pts
2005Kosta Browne - Kanzler Pinot NoirPinot Noir KB - 11/07$622   
2004Kosta Browne - Koplen Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$52   WS-96
3-9-08 Juicy, vibrant , ripe and tasty 91pts
2005Kosta Browne - Koplen Pinot NoirPinot Noir KB-11/07$621   
7-4-08 Profuse sweet candied cherry nose w/light speice hint. Balanced, ripe primary fruit, but not particularly long. Worth about $5 more then the RRV or Sc. 90pts now w/ some upside.
2005Kosta Browne - RRV PNPinot Noir Pinot N$453   
8-17-07 Vivid aromas for red berries & spice. Open & balanced. Strawberries and palate zing. Great 93pts
2004Kosta Browne - RRV PNPinot Noir Pinot N$342  WS-96
2-8-08 Balanced! Vibrant, fresh & delicious, Sweet tanins 92+pts
2006Kosta Browne - RRV PNPinot Noir Pinot N$483  WS-91
r'cd 3-27-08
2004Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast PNPinot Noir Pinot N$321  WS-95
2-22-08 Tasty! Perfumed candied nose, ripe & balanced w/ drk fruit 93pts
2005Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast PNPinot Noir Pinot N$453   
8-26-07 A little primary and one demensional. Dark candied fruit. Drank a few degrees warm too I think, 91pts. Wait.
2006Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast PNPinot Noir  $483  WS-90
recd 3/27
2005Kosta Browne - SyrahSyrah Syrah$452   
10-31-07 Nice Syrah. ALC 15% shows a tad heat and VA but mostly beefy spicely flavors. 91pts
1998L View Donjon CDPCDP Rhone$301  WS97 RP95/TZ-93
2001L View Donjon CDPCDP Rhone$303  RP92
2000L' Aigueliere - Doree MontpeyrouxSyrah Blend  $26    
Great stuff -93pts. Sausage, licorice, stunning fruit and balanced
2006La Posta Bonarda - Estella Armando VineyardBonarda  $16   RP-89
Malbec?
1-18-07 Great stuff Nice blackberry grapey nose w/ layers of flavor on a balanced palate 91pts BUY
2005La Tosa - GutturnioBarbera - Bonarda  $14.501   
4-4-08 delicious, balanced and aromatic - great 92pts
2005Las RocasGarnacha  $101  RP-90
Delcious stuff - little jammy but very nice89pts
2005Las Rocas - Vinas ViejasGarnacha  $161  TZ-90/ RP-91
2006Le Cadeau Vineyard - Cote EstPinot Noir winery$383   
2004Le Cadeau Vineyard - Cote EstePinot Noir OR-PN$353  WS-93
Needs lots of air -3-4hrs and/or time. Burgundian 89pts Wait 2yrs
2005Le Cadeau Vineyard - Cote EstePinot Noir  $383   
1-14-08 Nose very tight - Lovely palate with dark fruit, spice and great length. 91pts wait!
2004Le Cadeau Vineyard - DiversitePinot Noir OR-PN$353  WS-93
12-29-06 A beauty! Fresh stunningly so. Palate Verb. Balanced & elegant 92+ Drank great tonight. Drink or hold I'd say.
2005Le Cadeau Vineyard - DiversitePinot Noir  $384   
2006Le Cadeau Vineyard - DiversitePinot Noir winery$383   
2006Le Cadeau Vineyard - EquinoxPinot Noir  $382   
arrv 3-20-08
6-14-08 Very oaky right now w/ lots of peper, dark fruit and soil tones. 86pts WAIT
2002Le Cadeau Vineyard - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir OR-PN$351   
8-27-07 Sublime & finesse! 96pts 7-3-06 Spice & forest floor nose. Very pure & fresh. Nice lift from the brambly acidity, rich dark cherry, spice, earth, minerals. 92pts. Drink or hold.
2003Le Cadeau Vineyard - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir OR-PN$363  WE-95
7-11-08 Very nice. Fresh berry & licorice spice aromas & fresh, bal. palate w/ raspberries, cinnamon & minerals & cherris 93pts
2004Le Cadeau Vineyard - RocheauxPinot Noir OR-PN$352   
7-24-08 Terrific!. Pop & pour Elegant, balanced, aromatic, pure. Showing some palate energy, forest floor, minerals, vibrant red fruit, length. Has some spine for aging 93pts DRINK or hold
2005Le Cadeau Vineyard - RocheauxPinot Noir  $384   
2006Le Cadeau Vineyard - RocheauxPinot Noir winery$383   
2004Leroy - BourgogneRed Burg  $811  BH-92
2006Li Veli -Orion PrimitivoPrimitivo  $12    
On Net for $10
2004Littorai - Heintz ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$551   
Arrived 11-15-06
8-13-08 Terrific. Lemon custard and minerality on a nice weight. Balanced & elegant. 93pts
2006Littorai - Summa Pinot NoirPinot Noir Winery$803   
2004Littorai - Thieriot ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$551   
Arrived 11-15-06
7-7-07 Excellent - Med clear gold Bracingfor 1st 45 minites then very minerally Puligny like. Needs 2-3yrs@least 92+ now w/ Potential WAIT!
2004Littorai - Thieriot PNPinot Noir Pinot N$651  TZ-92
2-6-08 Awesome. Like a great Dujac. Stemy nose but facinating. Lovely elegance & purity of fruit! 94pts. Fantastic! 11-30-07 Very Fresh lovely acididity. Pure, Lovely aromatics, layered cherry raspberries caressing texture long finish. 93pts Great, drink or hold.
2006Littorai - Thieriot Pinot NoirPinot Noir Winery$703   
2004Louis Carillon - Puligny MontrachetWhite Burgundy WB$402   
2-24-08 Fantastic. Very Pure, nice acidity, minerality, bla ,round, and good fruit 92pts
2005Louis Carillon - Puligny MontrachetWhite Burgundy  $455  BH-89-91
11/08 coming 3
5-15-08 Excellent balance, class and typacity. 92+pts
2002Louis Michel - Les ClosChablis Chablis$684  BH-93/TZ-92
2002Louis Michel - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$353  BH-91/TZ-90
10-14-07 Light color, reticent but good minerality & citrus. 90pts Hold for 2yrs+
2004Louis Michel - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$38   TZ - 89-91
3-3-06 Tight, balanced acidity & minerality, peaches, red apple good length &dense body. An ager 90pts
2005Marchesi Di Barolo - Ruvei Barbara D' AlbaBarbera  $16    
4-7-08 Nice but not unique 88pts
2001Maximin Grunhauser - Abtsburg KabinettRiesling Germany$201   
5-30-07 showing some petrol. Lower acid but still pretty fresh. 90pts
2003Melville Pinot Noir - TerracesPinot Noir Pinot N$461  RP-90+
2001Meo Camuzett Clos VougeotRed Burg Red Burgs$702  RP-92/WS-91
NVMichel Turgy - Brut Blanc De Blanc Reserve SelectionChampagne Champagne$40    
7-15-06 Fresh, crisp tart and clean. 90pts tonight. Offers more than PP.
2001Mt Eden Vineyard - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard$292   
10-30-06 great Chard for the money. Big but bal. Stong acidity & minerals plus some tropical & Citrus. Oak well used 92+pts
2002Mt Eden Vineyard - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard/winery$372   
11-3-06 arrived
7-7-08 Darker Gold Golor. Minerals, vanilla, & oak spice nose. Minerals, lemon, vanila spice and melon on lengthy broad rich palate. 90+pts Drink Up I think by 2010
2002Mt Eden Vineyard - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$383   
11-3-06 arrived
5-10-07 Intense Cherry-berry nose. Fresh, pure dark complex fruit. Tanins are there 91pts
2003Mt Eden Vineyard - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$383  TZ-89
2-17-07 Uniquew soil infused. Structured Nose shows violets & meat. 92pts Hold for at least 1yr.
2002Mt Eden Vineyard Estate CabernetCab CA-Cab$381   
11-3-06 arrived
2-22-08 about the same as 06' .... 11-28-06 Grapey smokey aroma. Low acid, some tanin, juciy dark fruit and hint of earth decent weight 92pts. drinking well.
2002Mugnier - Chambolle MusignyRed Burg Red Burgs$496  BH-89/TZ-88
6-10-06 Better by itself but likely closed. 5-7-09 Disapointing - thin, waterery and aromatically tight, some rspb 88pts HOLD or maybe just not good next to ripe rich CA PNs? 12-25-05 EXCELLENT! Translucent crimson color. Aromas of Cherries,stones & hint of violets. Perfectly balanced acidity,fruit & tanins. Coplex red fruit profile of cherries, raspberries,minerals. Caressing velvety tanins w/ great length 93pts
1999Mugnier - Musingy Grand CruRed Burg Nomi$435   TZ-94+/BH-94
7-27-07 Dinner in Chicago - Lovel aromatics of rose petal & berries. Mid palate tighter and still tanic. Elegant yet powerfull & vibrant red fruit w/ long finish 93pts. Too young, better in 5
2002Mugnier Chambolle Musigny - Les AmoureusesRed Burg Red Burgs$1803  TZ-92
2001Mugnier Chambolle Musigny - Les AmoureusesRed Burg Red Burgs$1193  TZ-93/AM-92
1999Mugnier Chambolle Musigny - Les FueesRed Burg Red Burgs$722  BH-90 / TZ -89+
2-2-07 Great Burg fruit and MR on the nose. Palate shows elegance but tight 90pts -Wait till 09'+
2001Mugnier Chambolle Musigny - Les FueesRed Burg Red Burgs$803  TZ-91+
6-10-08 Nita's Tasting Menu Night. Nice example, red fruit and bal but needs a couple yrs. 91+
2002Mugnier Chambolle Musigny - Les FueesRed Burg Red Burgs$904  TZ-90
2005Neckenmarkt - Zweigelt Classic BurgenlandZweigelt  $11    
6-29-08 liked it. good value and interesting 89pts
2002Numanthia - Termes Toro TermesTempranillo Spain$252  WS-93
12-29-04 A much better 2nd day wine at this point. Big spicey nose. balanced with great fruit & acidity. 2nd day this wine was a 93pt wine/1st day 89pt.
2005Onix - Priorat ClassicGarnacha/Carignan Sells for $10 on the net$131  TZ-88 /RP-88
Surydks on sale / HPL $10
2-20-08 Fantastic-bright red fruit /balanced with smooth tanins 90pts
1998OrnellaiaCab Italy$1051  RP-93/TZ-94
2005Ornellaia - Le VolteSangiovesse Blend  $251  RP-90
2006Panarroz - JumillaTempranillo  $101  RP-90
HP lake
2004Pax Cellars Walker Vine HillSyrah CA-Syrah$50   RP-93-95
7-29-08 Great btl, blance & fresh with dark fruit, spice and placid tanin. Not jammy good weight 93pts
2004Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard$45    
11-2-06 arrived
9-6-07 Terrific concentration and complexity. Very stony and focused. Citrus,trops, and stone. 93pts
2004Pesquera - Tinto CrianzaTempranillo Spain$284  RP-93 / TZ-92
12-24-07 Great! Terroir driven. Fresh, grapey aroma, silky, complex 92+ Needs time BUY
2005Pey Marin - Pinot Noir TroisPinot Noir  $40    
12-21-07 Great! Red fruit, balance & fresh 13.8%alc Nice acidity 92pts BUY!
1999Phelps InsigniaCab CA-Cab$1051   
2001Pichon BaronBordeaux Bordeaux$431  RP-93/TZ-92
NVPierre Gimonnet - Champagne Brut Blanc De BlancsChampagne Champagne$29    
9-2-07 Perfect @ Brian's wedding 92pts
1998Pierre Peters - Millesime Blanc De BlancsChampagne Champagne$45    
7-3-07 Yeasty nose. Dry crisp Not sure its worth the $ 89pts
NVPierre Peters Blanc De BlancsChampagne Champagne$31   TZ-92 / WS-88
9-22-06 Clean very crisp, dry but opens ed up after warming Turgy better
2002Pinson - Le ForetChablis Chablis$261  TZ-91
2004Pinson - Le ForetChablis Chablis$255  BH - 90-92
4-8-07 Classic Chablis. Citrus & minerals 90pts Wait yr or two
2002Pinson - Mont De MilieuChablis Chablis$261  TZ-91
1-17-08 Excellent, elegant and balanced with, citrus, orange, minerals, acidity,drank great! 93pts
2004Pinson - Mont De MilieuChablis Chablis$242  BH-90-93/TZ-88-90
12-21-06 A little youthfully tight but promising. Mostly minerals & acidity now. Classic Chablis 91pts WAIT - 2 yrs+
2004PintiaTempranillo  $522  TZ-93/RP-95
6-22-08 Still very very young but nice structure, blance and promise - WAIT-5yrs 90pts!
2003Pontet CanetBordeaux Bordeaux$603  RP-93
2001Pride Cab FrancCab Franc CA-CabFranc$52   RP-95/TZ-91
2-16-08 Delicious, med-full bodied, balanced, layered and delicious. Fresh yet w/ yrs left 93pts
1999Pride CabernetCab CA-Cab$561   
4-19-08 Drinking nicely but a couple more might help? Silky on day 2 90pts
2001Pride CabernetCab CA-Cab$587  WS93 RP95
7-18-07 Double decanted @4PM / drank @ 8PM. Awesome wine. Big cab aroma upon opening. Inky black w/huge glass cling. Highly concentrated. Blackberries, chocolat, rasberries, cherries and spice. Complex, mouthcoating and extended finish.
2002Pride CabernetCab CA-Cab$625  TZ-90/WS-93
2-23-08 Grapey, bal, drk fruit , silky drink or hold 92pts
2003Pride CabernetCab CA-Cab$642  RP-88
12-05 Parker says tanic bdx like needs 2-3
8-6-06 Not bad with double decant
2005Pride CabernetCab CA-Cab$662   
6-1-08 Big, dense dark fruit. Primary - wait 90pts
2002Pride MerlotMerlot Merlot$521  TZ-90/WS-93
10-29-06 Ready. Lot of oak & heavy but delicious fruit. Great with ribs. 92pts
2001Pride Reserve CabernetCab CA-Cab$1153  RP98-100/WS-96
12-17-04 Had on Joe's 23rd @ Capital Grill. Major glass cling & viscosity. Nice nose. Beautiful, elegant, silky tanins, nice fruit with complexity. 95pts
2002Pride Reserve CabernetCab CA-Cab$1183  RP-96/TZ-93+/WS-92
12-05 Parker says drinking great now
2002Quinta D'AguieiraTouriga Nacional  $181   
2005Quinta Do Coa - Vinho TintoTouriga Nacional,Tinta Roriz,Touriga Francesca Portugal$15    
Bill Ward gave me this 12-15-07
12-20-07 balanced ripe satin text and long nice weight. Little jam 90pts
2006Qupe' - Cental Coast SyrahSyrah  $14    
Jim Cowan liked 3-28-08
4-2-08 great stuff for the money classic flavors of meat and pepper bla 90pts
2004RHYS - Alesia Chileno Valley PNPinot Noir Pinot N$392  BH-90
BH says after 2010
2004RHYS - Alesia Chileno Valley Syrah Sonoma CoastSyrah Syrah$392   
1-26-08 Dark as oil. Perfuse aromas of meat & berries. Bal w/ bacon,tar and dark fruit 91+ Some tanin wait yr or 2.
2006RHYS - Alesia Falstaff Road VineyardPinot Noir  $442   
Price includes free shipping
6-27-08 Burg like. Med Lite crimson. Specey peppery soil nose. Brambly raspberry fruit and soil tones. Has some acid and tanin. Balanced. 90+pts Wait 2-3 yrs min.
2004RHYS - Alesia Kanzler Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot-N$392   
Arrived 11-22-06
4-3-08 Showing a tad bit of oak but still open & interesting. Some bramble dark fruit & spice. 89pts Needs time WAIT 2yrs
2005RHYS - Alesia Pinot Noir Chileno ValleyPinot Noir  $442   
2005RHYS - Alesia Pinot Noir Falstaff Road VineyardPinot Noir  $443   
Rhys prices include free shipping
2004RHYS - Alesia Sonatera Vineyard PNPinot Noir Pinot N$392   
11-1-07 Interesting soil-forest floor aromas w/ spice and dark fruit & tar 92pts
2004RHYS - Alesia Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot-N$393  BH-89
Arrived 11-22-06
1-20-08 aromatic, focused w/ layers of dark fruit & spice 92pts -great stuff
2003RHYS - Alesia Sonoma Coast SyrahSyrah  $391   
Arrived 11-22-06
12-9-06 Jumped the gun but promising wait a year or two. More old world 90pts
2004RHYS - Alpine Road Vineyard PNPinot Noir Pinot N$491  BH-90
BH says after 2011
6-10-08 Minerally and large mouthfeel. Maybe a touvh of heat? 92+
2005RHYS - Chardonnay Alpine VineyardChardonnay  $492   
2004RHYS - Family Farm Vineyard PNPinot Noir Pinot N$493  BH-88
BH says after 2011 & has more oak than others
2004RHYS - Home Vineyard Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot-N$492  BH-92
BH says after 2012
10-14-07 Gevrey like. Earth, gamey, spicey, dark fruit aromatic 92pts WAIT 2yrs+
2004RHYS - Santa Cruz Mt ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$493   
Arrived 11-22-06
2005RHYS - Syrah Fairview Ranch VineyardSyrah  $391   
Price includes free shipping
5-10-08 Delic! Verry Peppery with dark fruit, minerality and some meat.Concentrated. Not a major ager. 92pts
2004Radio Coteau La Neblina Pinot NoirPinot Noir winery$401   
2004Radio Coteau Von Weidlich RRV ZinfandelZinfandel CA-Zin$381   
8-27-06 A little heat and somehat Jammy at this point. Nice raspberry Needs bal hold. fruit 89pts.
2005Rafanelli -ZinfandelZinfandel Zin$362   
5-18-07 got from Bill, he said wait six mo
1999Rafanelli CabernetCab CA-Cab$341  WS90
1/04 Drank great @offline
2001Rafanelli CabernetCab CA-Cab$362  WS-88
1-28-06 Nice! Balanced except for a little oak. These improve w/ age - wait. 90+pts
2003Ramey - RRV ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard$301  TZ-91
11-25-07 Drinking great. Very minerally, citrus & fragrant. Balanced 92+
2005Ramey - RRV ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$381   
7-14-08 Stuning power and minerals. Hint of wood spice. 92pts / Wait a yr.
2001Ramey Jericho Canyon CabCab CA-Cab$901  RP97 WS89
11-3-07 Soft acidiy and tanins. Bal& Big lush drk fruit,decent length 94pts. Seems to be stable - could wait 1 or 2yrs
2000Raveneau - Montee De TonnerreChablis Chablis$602  TZ-92
9-9-06 Pale Gold, cork soaked high,Opening up, very fresh iwth bold minerality. loved it 93pts Drink or hold
2002Raveneau - Montee De TonnerreChablis  $1053  BH-93/TZ-93
9-28-07 coming from KB
2001Remizieres - Crozes - HermitageSyrah N. Rhone$22   TZ-89/RP-89-91
12-12-05 Great nose of spice & earth. Balanced, meaty, tanins there 90-
1999Remizieres - Hermitage Cuvee EmilieSyrah N. Rhone$522  RP-96 / TZ-92+
Paid $47.99 + $4.32 tax = $53.31 Retail is $90+ 11/24/06
4-08 Tried one but it was corked
2001Remizieres - Hermitage Cuvee EmilieSyrah  $591  TZ - 93+
4-28-08 Free replacement btl for corked 99'
2001Rene' Rostaing - La LandonneSyrah  $803  RP-93
Del 11/08
2001Robert Arnoux - Les CharmesRed Burg Red Burgs$802  TZ- 88-91/ BH 88-91
4-29-07 Lovely VR spicey nose. Eleagant balanced but fruit still a little tight. 92+ Wait 3-4 yrs.
2001Robert Arnoux - Romanee St. VivantRed Burg Red Burgs$2702  BH-92-95/TZ-93
2001Robert Arnoux - Les SuchotsRed Burg  $1502  BH - 93/TZ-92
Nov 08 WH BH- 2008 -2015
2002Robert Chevillon Nuit St. Georges - Les St. GeorgesRed Burg Red Burgs$782  RP-93-95
8-16-05 Matchstick dominted the nose for 90 minutes and almost the palate too! Rich, dark cherry, minerals, velevty tanins, great acidity.87pts because matchstick tonight. wait a 3-5
2003Rocca Delle Macie - Chianti Classico ReservaSangiovese Blend  $19    
3-31-08 Interesting nose, caressing tanins and abundant fruit. 90pts
2004Rochioli - Chardonnay Rachel's VineyardChardonnay CA- Chard$50   RP-95
3-9-07 Grn tinged, Elegance & finnese with complex fruit 96+ Best Roch yet & one of CA's best.
2006Rochioli - Chardonnay Rachel's VineyardChardonnay  $701   
2004Rochioli - Chardonnay River Block VineyardChardonnay CA- Chard$50   RP-95
3-31-07 Rain water fresh with some trop, citrus and minerality. French elegance 93pts
2005Rochioli - Chardonnay River Block VineyardChardonnay CA-Chard$504  RP-95/TZ-92
Got 2 from Jon & 3 myself
12-19-07 Balance, nice fruit - Promising but the oak is a little out front. Wait a yr 92pts
2006Rochioli - Chardonnay River Block VineyardChardonnay  $551   
2004Rochioli - Chardonnay South River VineyardChardonnay CA- Chard$50   RP-96
Fantastic!
2005Rochioli - Chardonnay South River VineyardChardonnay CA-Chard$552  RP-94 / TZ-92
Got 2 from Jon
8-19-08 Beautiful wesith & freshness. Layerd flavors and bright acid. 93pts
2006Rochioli - Chardonnay South River VineyardChardonnay  $601   
2006Rochioli - Chardonnay Sweetwater VineyardChardonnay  $601   
2002Rochioli - East Block PNPinot Noir Pinot N$90   RP93-95
2-1-07 Outsatnding nose inncence & forest floor. Nice palate but needs time. 92+pts
2004Rochioli - East Block PNPinot Noir Pinot N$902  RP-95-97
10-14-06
2005Rochioli - East Block PNPinot Noir winery$902  RP-93-95
Only ended up w/ 2 of these
2006Rochioli - East Block PNPinot Noir  $1002  TZ-93
11/08
2004Rochioli - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$401  RP-91
3-7-08 Bright red fruit, cola, perfect balance & silky with good lift from the acidity. Wait at least a yr for the last to see if the nose fills out more. 91pts
2005Rochioli - Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir Pinot N$423  RP-91
8-10-07 Perfuse nose of cherry & spice. Pure, fresh, blanced with cola, cherry & zing. tanins clamp on finish. Finish is persistent & long 92pts. Wait 2 yrs.
2002Rochioli - Little Hill PNPinot Noir Pinot N$551  RP-91-93
2003Rochioli - Little Hill PNPinot Noir Pinot N$581  RP-94-96
Parker says after 2008
2004Rochioli - Little Hill PNPinot Noir Pinot N$652  RP-95-97
10-14-06
11-25-06 Amazing! Great aromatics. Complex tart red fruit. Great weight, freshness, bal., length, and purity. Lovely! Grand Cru 93+ Decant for 3 hours before drinking.
2005Rochioli - Little Hill PNPinot Noir winery$652  RP-93-95
5-18-08 Already a BIG nose and open palate. Packed w/ fruit and spice 93pts Drink or hold
2006Rochioli - Little Hill PNPinot Noir  $656  TZ-92
11/08
2004Rochioli - River Block PNPinot Noir Pinot N$602  RP-94-96
10-14-06
2002Rochioli - West Block PNPinot Noir Pinot N$70   RP92-94
10-12-07 A real beauty, aromatic, complex, silky,bal classy 94pts
2004Rochioli - West Block PNPinot Noir Pinot N$753  RP-96-98
10-14-06
2005Rochioli - West Block PNPinot Noir winery$783  RP-96-100
2006Rochioli - West Block PNPinot Noir  $854  TZ-92
11/08
2001Roulot - Les LuchetWhite Burgundy WB$501  BH-87
2002Roulot - Meursault Les PierriesWhite Burgundy WB$1192  TZ-94+
Sells for $225 on the net
4-30-08 Slow to open up. Intriguing potential after a couple hours. Light gold, youthfull and lots of potential minerally - WAIT 5
2001Roulot - Meursault Les PierriesWhite Burgundy WB$692  ST-93
Paid $56 on sale 9-20-05 Paid $52 4-12-07 for latest btl
1-9-08 Pale Gold, some oak, round minerally and lovely 92pts. Seemed in very good shape. Can wait a yr again, I believe.
2001Roulot - Meursault Les Tessons, Clos De Mom PlaisirWhite Burgundy WB$50   BH-89 / TZ-88+
10-14-06
1-24-07 Elegant, class, very minerally -Puligny like 93pts great!
2002Roumier - Chambolle MusignyRed Burg  $502  BH-88/TZ-89
BH says 2008+
1-14-06 Forest floor & cherries on nose. Dark fruit & bal 91pts
2005Roumier - Chambolle MusignyRed Burg  $643  BH-89/TZ-90/WS-91
2-9-08 This currently sells for around $150 on the net BH says 2012+
6-10-08 Very pure w/ excellent fruit & bal but closed hard after open for an hr. 92+ wait!!!
2005Roumier - Chambolle Musigny - Bonnes Mares Grand CruRed Burg  $2081  BH-96/TZ-95/WS-97
2-9-08 This sells for $800-$1000 on the net currently BH says 2020+
2005Roumier - Chambolle Musigny - Les Cras Ler CruRed Burg  $1042  BH-92/TZ-92+/WS-95
2-9-08 This currently sells for around $250 on the net. BH says 2013+
2005Saintsbury - GarnetPinot Noir Pinot N$16    
1-15-07 Cherries on the nose. Bright red fruit and acidity on a bal palate 90pts
2001Scavino - BaroloNebbiolo Italy$403  AG-89/WS-93
1-27-06 Velvet mouthfeel, cherries, rasins,tight. 90pts
2001Scavino - Barolo Bric del FiascNebbiolo Italy$803  PR-95
1999Scavino - Barolo CannubiNebbiolo  $802  TZ-93/AG-93/WS-92
5-19-08 Drink great. Amazing caressing texture and balance w/ plentiful rich fruit. 94pts Drink or hold
1999Scavino - Barolo Rocche Dell' AnnunziataNebbiolo Italy$1182  AG-95/TZ-94
3-22-08 Great with several hours of breathing. Balanced, long complex and nice fruit but wait 3yrs+ 92pts
1996Scavino -BaroloNebbiolo Italy$471  TZ-90
2005Schloss Gobelsburger - Gruner Veltliner SteinsethGruner Veltliner Austria$16   TZ-91/RP-90
5-15-07 Great, orange tango lime w/ zing 91pts
2005Sellbach Oster - Bernkasteler Badstube Spatlese*Riesling Germany$161  TZ-89+
5-14-08 Pungent, slate, petrol and decent acidity. Seems bigger than expected 89pts
1997Shafer - Hillside SelectCab CA-Cab$300   RP99 WS97
1-13-08 Still very young & somewhat unevolved. Massive but not layered or wow yet. D-Decanted 4 hours. Dark fruit nose w/ cassis, dark fruit tanic palate 92pts
1999Shafer - Hillside SelectCab CA-Cab$1701  RP97 WS97
8-8-04 Great but needs more time. 11-04-05 Big, concentrated, silky great nose 95pts.
2001Shafer - Hillside SelectCab CA-Cab$1932  RP-99/TZ-95+/WS-95
3-10-07 A top notch Cab but still al ittle heavy for my liking and lacking sublty. That said, a 93pts Cab. WAIT! Don't see thi ever being 100pts...for me.
1998Smith Haut LafitteBordeaux Bordeaux$391  RP-93
3-30-08 Great stuff with classic Pessac flavors and aromas. Layered. Wait at least 3yrs but nice now 92pts
1999Spellitich CabernetCab CA-Cab$481  WS90
1999Spottswoode CabernetCab CA-Cab$803  TZ-92/RP- 90/WS-94
9-2-06 Remember liking this better on releaes but still a little more elegant and bal than most Cabs 91pts Wait 1-2 yrs
2001Spottswoode CabernetCab CA-Cab$881  RP-95
4-22-06 Coming along, nice fruit, nose a little reticent. Dark fruit, choc, rich not as focused yet 91pts.
2004St Cosme - Cote Du RhoneRhone Blend Rhone$12    
11-15-06 Drinking great! Balanced, pure fresh great fruit and minerals.
2004St Cosme - Cotes Du Rhone Les Deux AlbionRhone Blend Rhone$171   
5-26-08 Funky Rhone nose. Balanced w nice fruit & dusty tanins 91pts. Drink or hold
2005St Cosme - Cotes Du Rhone Les Deux AlbionRhone Blend Rhone$16   RP-90
12-26-07 Silky tanins & nice fruit 90pts
2003St Cosme St JosephSyrah N. Rhone$303  TZ-92/RP-90-92
2-13-06 Great texture and fruit 91pts
2002St. Innocent Freedom Hills VineyardPinot Noir OR-PN$333  RP-94
2002St. Innocent Seven Hills VineyardPinot Noir OR-PN$332  RP94+
11-25-07 Aromas of Forest floor. Structured, balanced dark fruit. 92pts Wait 2-4yrs
2003St. Innocent Shea VineyardPinot Noir OR-PN$283   
2001Stony Hill - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay CA-Chard$252   
6-19-08 WAIT 3yrs - Still... pale grn /gold @7yrs ! Somewhat closed & 1 demensional right now . Fresh, pure and bal,w/ lemon citrus & big salty acid. 91pts WAIT @ least 2 yrs!
2003Stony Hill - Estate ChardonnayChardonnay CA- Chard / winery fall 06'$364   
9-30-07 Fanastic! Lovely elegant weight, acidity and citrus stones 92+
2006Taburno - FalanghinaFalanghina Italy$13    
Sells for $11 on the coast
1996Taittinger -Comtes De Champange - Blancs Des BlancsChampagne  $1701   
1997Talenti Pian Di Conte Brunello Di MontalcinoSangiovese Italy$551   
2005Talley Vineyards - Arroyo Grande Estate Pinot NoirPinot Noir  $292   
2005Talley Vineyards - Rincon Vineyard Pinot NoirPinot Noir WH - 11/07$522  TZ-92
8-1-08 Cherry Cola nose. Open but primary. Pepper and energetic raspberry flavors. Sweet but maintains balance & elegance. Very pure but young. 92pts+ Wait a few.
NVTattinger - La Franchaise BrutChampagne  $40   WS-91
5-08 dry and austere, tight. Needs btl age
2004Terlan - Lagrein Gries ReservaLagrein  $221   
2006Torricino -Greco Di Tufo BlancoGreco Di Tufo Italy$14.501   
2-12-08 Great! Minerally w/ verb and lively acidity. Major citrus. 90pts
2005Valminor - AlbarinoAlbarino Spain$14    
2-24-08 Minerally, good acidity, lovely citrus flavors and aromas 90pts BUY