Wine Ratings

Reviews of my acquired wine. Much easier than keeping notes in the bottles.
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Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc, California - A nice, easy to drink crisp wine with a very subtle flavor. Great when a for when a very mild wine is called for.  ~ $7 Wines, Nice, Sauvignon, White Wine, Wine, Dry White Wine, Wine Ratings, Barefoot Wine, Wine Bottle
Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc, California - A nice, easy to drink crisp wine with a very subtle flavor. Great when a for when a very mild wine is called for. ~ $7
Cotes de Provence, J.L. Quinson, 2013 - a fruity, yet not too sweet rose. very clean aftertaste. light floral notes, green apple. Bought at Trader Joe's on a whim, would drink again. Great taste, great value. ~$6 Floral, Wine Tasting, Drinking, Fruity, Drink
Cotes de Provence, J.L. Quinson, 2013 - a fruity, yet not too sweet rose. very clean aftertaste. light floral notes, green apple. Bought at Trader Joe's on a whim, would drink again. Great taste, great value. ~$6
Once Upon A Vine The Fairest Chardonnay, California: Grabbed a bottle a while back because the label was cute. The specifics escape me, but I do remember that it was very tasty. Easily available and inexpensive - I'll absolutely drink it again. ~12 Design, Alcohol, Liquor, Chardonnay, Wine And Spirits, Wine And Dine
Once Upon A Vine The Fairest Chardonnay, California: Grabbed a bottle a while back because the label was cute. The specifics escape me, but I do remember that it was very tasty. Easily available and inexpensive - I'll absolutely drink it again. ~12
Jim Olsen BX, California, 2012: An easy-to-drink red. The blend is made of some stronger-flavored reds, but it tasted very mild to me. Was better after being allowed to breathe. I wasn't crazy about it, but I'd give it another chance. The cost isn't too prohibitive, but in this price range, there are other wines that I enjoy more. ~$25 Drinks, Jim, Flavors, Mild
Jim Olsen BX, California, 2012: An easy-to-drink red. The blend is made of some stronger-flavored reds, but it tasted very mild to me. Was better after being allowed to breathe. I wasn't crazy about it, but I'd give it another chance. The cost isn't too prohibitive, but in this price range, there are other wines that I enjoy more. ~$25
Villebois Sauvignon Blanc, France: Very flavorful and tasty. Would definitely drink again.  ~$26 Loire, Rose Wine
Villebois Sauvignon Blanc, France: Very flavorful and tasty. Would definitely drink again. ~$26
Boy Meets Girl Pinot Grigio, 2013, Central Victoria:  A light, well balanced pinot. Slightly fruity with a light, crisp finish. It was tasty, and the bottle was adorable, but it was a little too easy to drink. ~$19 Victoria, Pinot, Pinot Grigio, Soju Bottle, Crisp
Boy Meets Girl Pinot Grigio, 2013, Central Victoria: A light, well balanced pinot. Slightly fruity with a light, crisp finish. It was tasty, and the bottle was adorable, but it was a little too easy to drink. ~$19
Merry Edwards 2010 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley - Ron and I had this at Jar the other night. On the milder side, it was a smooth and easy-to-drink wine. ~$45
Merry Edwards 2010 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley - Ron and I had this at Jar the other night. On the milder side, it was a smooth and easy-to-drink wine. ~$45
Viader Proprietary Red Blend, 2009: smooth, fruity aroma. Very bold top notes, lots of flavor complexity, but is very balanced between the top and the bottom. Finish is completely smooth and delicious even now, even though I got it over a week ago.  A wine that is making me appreciate expensive wine. ~$118 Red Wines, Expensive Wine, Red Wine, Wine And Beer
Viader Proprietary Red Blend, 2009: smooth, fruity aroma. Very bold top notes, lots of flavor complexity, but is very balanced between the top and the bottom. Finish is completely smooth and delicious even now, even though I got it over a week ago. A wine that is making me appreciate expensive wine. ~$118
Rock Wall Wine Co., 2010 Zinfandel Sonoma County, Julie's Vineyard: another party wine. It was also good, i think. $25 Wine Rack, Wine Parties, Wine Drinks, Bottle
Rock Wall Wine Co., 2010 Zinfandel Sonoma County, Julie's Vineyard: another party wine. It was also good, i think. $25
Norman de Leuze XD Founder's Reserve 2010 Pinot Noir: again, party wine. It was good, but we were surrounded by so many good wines....  ~$65 Norman, Wine Cooler, Pinot Noir
Norman de Leuze XD Founder's Reserve 2010 Pinot Noir: again, party wine. It was good, but we were surrounded by so many good wines.... ~$65
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Pentatonic Red Wine, Columbia Valley:  More party wine. It looked fancy so I grabbed it. Don't remember the flavor. ~$40 Vineyard, Quality Wine, Winery, November, Old World Style
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Pentatonic Red Wine, Columbia Valley: More party wine. It looked fancy so I grabbed it. Don't remember the flavor. ~$40
Vin du Lac 2008 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley  I hadn't had a Cabernet Franc before, so I grabbed this one. I remember it being fruity. I also realize that I'm liking Washington wines a lot.  ~$40 Barrel, Cabernet, Merlot
Vin du Lac 2008 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley I hadn't had a Cabernet Franc before, so I grabbed this one. I remember it being fruity. I also realize that I'm liking Washington wines a lot. ~$40
Trenza Tinto 2009: syrah/tempranillo/grenache blend.  I got a bunch of wine for Ron's birthday, and don't remember what any of them tasted like. This was the most empty, so I assume it was tasty. I got one of their whites before, and it was tasty too.  ~$30 Tempranillo, Arroyo Grande, Arroyo, Favorite Wine, Grenache
Trenza Tinto 2009: syrah/tempranillo/grenache blend. I got a bunch of wine for Ron's birthday, and don't remember what any of them tasted like. This was the most empty, so I assume it was tasty. I got one of their whites before, and it was tasty too. ~$30
Waterbrook 2009 Reserve Malbec, Columbia Valley, WA: very delicious malbec. Somewhat berry-like top notes, spicy middle and smooth finish. A great occasion wine without breaking the bank. ~$25 Fruit, Wine Region, Wine Top
Waterbrook 2009 Reserve Malbec, Columbia Valley, WA: very delicious malbec. Somewhat berry-like top notes, spicy middle and smooth finish. A great occasion wine without breaking the bank. ~$25
Sawtooth Vineyard 2010 Skyline Red Vineyard Select - this was handed to me as I peered over the box of wines. A very fruity sweet and smooth red. Not very tannic at all. Easy to drink and great flavor, a good summer red. Summer, Wine Box, Sawtooth
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Sawtooth Vineyard 2010 Skyline Red Vineyard Select - this was handed to me as I peered over the box of wines. A very fruity sweet and smooth red. Not very tannic at all. Easy to drink and great flavor, a good summer red.
Kramer Vineyards 2010 Pinot Blanc - I got this one (it has a white label and is a pinot blanc) because I was wanting a pinot gris and this seemed close. It's a smooth dry wine, spicy top note followed by a mild fruity/grapefruity flavor. It tastes very clear. Would go well with summer foods. ~$18 Wine And Liquor, Dry Wine, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
Kramer Vineyards 2010 Pinot Blanc - I got this one (it has a white label and is a pinot blanc) because I was wanting a pinot gris and this seemed close. It's a smooth dry wine, spicy top note followed by a mild fruity/grapefruity flavor. It tastes very clear. Would go well with summer foods. ~$18
Lakewood Vinyards 2010 Chardonnay - got this one because the bottle fit well in my hand, and the label was hilariously simple. It's an odd, flavorful dry white that really does taste like vanilla. After a chill, it had slightly nutty top notes, a creamy middle, and a sharp finish. A good beginner's wine, would definitely drink it again. ~$13 Lakewood, Riesling
Lakewood Vinyards 2010 Chardonnay - got this one because the bottle fit well in my hand, and the label was hilariously simple. It's an odd, flavorful dry white that really does taste like vanilla. After a chill, it had slightly nutty top notes, a creamy middle, and a sharp finish. A good beginner's wine, would definitely drink it again. ~$13
The bottle is long since gone, but I remember picking up a Pomelo bottle of white, and it was very good. I think I had a champagne of a similar name and label, which is why I picked this one up. I remember it being citrusy and easy to drink. Great taste for the price. ~$10 Chicago, Wine Sauvignon
The bottle is long since gone, but I remember picking up a Pomelo bottle of white, and it was very good. I think I had a champagne of a similar name and label, which is why I picked this one up. I remember it being citrusy and easy to drink. Great taste for the price. ~$10
Francis Coppola 2011 Sofia Rose - I got it because the bottle was gorgeous. Then I realized how fated it was to pick up this wine as a lady in film. It was delicious, and I'd drink it again. Not too sweet, not to fizzy. Just right for a rose. ~$15-20 Wine Time, Wine Lovers
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Francis Coppola 2011 Sofia Rose - I got it because the bottle was gorgeous. Then I realized how fated it was to pick up this wine as a lady in film. It was delicious, and I'd drink it again. Not too sweet, not to fizzy. Just right for a rose. ~$15-20
Habit 2011 Gruner Veltliner, Santa Ynez Valley - mild flavor, spicy finish. easy to drink, probably good for wine newbies. ~$25
Habit 2011 Gruner Veltliner, Santa Ynez Valley - mild flavor, spicy finish. easy to drink, probably good for wine newbies. ~$25
Alexandra Nicole 2010 Marsanne (limited release) - I got it because it had an 'A' on the bottle. Mildy sweet, smooth white. Reminds me of frosting at this point in the reviewing. ~$28 Alexandra, Nicole, Point, Release
Alexandra Nicole 2010 Marsanne (limited release) - I got it because it had an 'A' on the bottle. Mildy sweet, smooth white. Reminds me of frosting at this point in the reviewing. ~$28
Ghost Hill Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir Blanc (Bayliss-Bower Vinyard) - nice solid dry white. kind of citrusy. I'd drink it again. ~$24 Bower, Ghost
Ghost Hill Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir Blanc (Bayliss-Bower Vinyard) - nice solid dry white. kind of citrusy. I'd drink it again. ~$24
Chehalem Ridgecrest Vinyards, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon 2011 Gruner Veltliner - easy to drink, riesling-like spicy white with a dry, caramelly finish. very good. got it because the label was pretty. ~$23 Oregon, Oregon Wine, Ridgecrest, Ridge, Wineries
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Chehalem Ridgecrest Vinyards, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon 2011 Gruner Veltliner - easy to drink, riesling-like spicy white with a dry, caramelly finish. very good. got it because the label was pretty. ~$23
Ponzi Vinyards 2011 Arneis Willamette Valley - a grapefruity white with a bit of spice. I like it a lot. ~$25 Willamette, Willamette Valley, Valley, Spices, Spice
Ponzi Vinyards 2011 Arneis Willamette Valley - a grapefruity white with a bit of spice. I like it a lot. ~$25
Voss Vinyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc - fruity wine with light finish. not my favorite. ~$15 Voss, Fruity Wine
Voss Vinyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc - fruity wine with light finish. not my favorite. ~$15
2009 Tractor Shed Red - has a bit of cab, and a bit of smoother varieties. not a whole lot going on flavor-wise, and it's not doing it well. would be good for cooking. seen it at Trader Joe's. ~$13 Shed, Red 2010, Cab, Cheap, California Wine, Red
2009 Tractor Shed Red - has a bit of cab, and a bit of smoother varieties. not a whole lot going on flavor-wise, and it's not doing it well. would be good for cooking. seen it at Trader Joe's. ~$13
Kendall-Jackson 2007 Vintner's Reserve Meritage - very good, flavorful wine. almost as good as Merryvale, but at a fraction of the cost. ~$15 Riesling Wine, Vintner
Kendall-Jackson 2007 Vintner's Reserve Meritage - very good, flavorful wine. almost as good as Merryvale, but at a fraction of the cost. ~$15
2009 Merryvale Profile - very bold, tasty wine. Turns out it sells for around $120. Alcoholic Drinks, Sells, Licorice
2009 Merryvale Profile - very bold, tasty wine. Turns out it sells for around $120.
2010 Navarro Anderson Valley, Mendocino Pinot Noir - Very good Wine Country, California Dreamin'
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2010 Navarro Anderson Valley, Mendocino Pinot Noir - Very good
2010 Bruliam Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain - LOVED IT, probably my favorite wine yet. ~$46 Sonoma Coast, Mountain, Noir
2010 Bruliam Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain - LOVED IT, probably my favorite wine yet. ~$46