(average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 51 notes) on 7/4/2010 & rated 93 points: Intense ruby color with purple hue. Intense aromas of black & red fruit, toasted bread, cedar, vanilla ... continue reading
Posted by: Cellar Tracker 9 days ago
(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 49 notes) Daniel R. on 7/1/2010: slightly muddy, not sure what happened here. Nose was OK and taste seemed a little less fresh on 6/29/2010 & rated ... continue reading
Posted by: Cellar Tracker 29 days ago
Below are the comments from the Wine Spectator about the 2007 Quinta Do Vallado from Portugal. A 93 point red. I just bought a bottle of this from the Costco in Marina Del Rey, CA for $14.99. It is, simply, ... continue reading
Posted by: Chowhound Boards - CHOW about 1 month ago
(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 46 notes) on 6/16/2010 & rated 90 points: (124 views) Carletto on 6/13/2010 & rated 90 points: Robust cherry and floral, good tannins, smooth ... continue reading
Posted by: Cellar Tracker about 1 month ago
(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 37 notes) on 5/19/2010: Sometimes I wonder how WS (or RP, ST, etc) get the flavors/scents in the wine. I mean, when they taste the wine, it must not be right ... continue reading
Posted by: CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 2 months ago
Sometimes I wonder how WS (or RP, ST, etc) get the flavors/scents in the wine. I mean, when they taste the wine, it must not be right after opening. This wine is tight. Barely any nose upon opening... ... continue reading
Posted by: CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 2 months ago
(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 32 notes) europat55 on 5/1/2010 & rated 87 points: This didn't meet my expectations based on what I read in CT reviews... started as a 84-85 pts and ... continue reading
Posted by: Cellar Tracker 3 months ago
(average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 31 notes) on 4/27/2010: Day 2 from capped decanter. After pouring to glass and swirling, initial odd sweaty smell is finally dissipating to reveal strong wafting ... continue reading
Posted by: CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 3 months ago
(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 27 notes) jaredament on 4/16/2010 & rated 93 points: beautiful spices on the nose; berries on mid-palate that linger for a long finish. Decanting for ... continue reading
Posted by: CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 3 months ago
(average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 25 notes) Anonymous on 4/16/2010 & rated 90 points: Cherries with some floral. Dry tannins. Enjoyable. (10 views) on 4/11/2010 & rated 90 points: ... continue reading
Posted by: CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) 3 months ago