Wines uncorked by Patrick W.

Hayton Chardonnay 2009 one year ago

Very good, well balanced. Good flavor. Buy again.
Spier Pinotage one year ago

Blah. Don't buy.
Red Diamond Shiraz 2004 2 years ago

Shiraz. Surprisingly good "generic" red, actually, though grape-y. Reasonable at $9 87 points.
Vouvray White Loire Wine 2008 2 years ago

Sweet but not overwhelming. Nice with crispy braised pork and port sauce. Reasonable at $14. 93 pts.
Heliotrope Pinot Noir 2008 2 years ago

Terrible. Awful. Do not buy.
Rex-goliath Giant 47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir 2 years ago

2008? Mild but flavorful. P thinks bold cab, huge fruit. Reasonable at $13. 94 points.
Dr Loosen Riesling Kabinett 2007 2 years ago

2007. Sweet but not overpowering. Citrus, with mild alkalinity. Faint chalk. Reasonable at $10. 88 points.
R.C.T.J.W.F. Zinfandel Paso Robles California Wine 2 years ago

2008. Very nice, great mouthfeel. Reasonable at $14. 92 points.
Winnefred Chardonnay 2 years ago

Papery back end. Otherwise fine but not worth buying. Reasonable at $4. 82 points.
Tahoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 2 years ago

Surprisingly good, though simple wine. Great mouthfeel. Somewhat alcoholic nose though. Reasonable at $15. 92 points.
Cline Viognier North Coast 2009 2 years ago

2009. Pear with floral and citrus. Fairly simple, nice sweet white. Reasonable at $10. 88 points.
Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2 years ago

2007. Nice mouthfeel with balanced tannin. Mildly spicy. Big cherry. Reasonable at $14. 90 points.
Ghost Pines Zinfandel 2008 2 years ago

2008. Typical zin nose. Fruity, very dry for a zin. Not particularly flavorful. Reasonable if given as a gift. 78 points
Ghost Pines Merlot 2 years ago

2006. Kind of bites, a little too much tannin for this wine. Reasonable if given as a gift. 78 points.
Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2 years ago

2007. Red apple, oaky, flavorful but not "big." Reasonable at $12. 94 points.
Polka Dot Riesling 2 years ago

Very full mouth with a citrus floral, a hint of bubbles, a little summer peach. Reasonable at $12. 90. 2008.
Buffalo Grove Chardonnay 2008 2 years ago

Syrupy but not overwhelming. Not too oaky, slight but not clichéd butter. Reasonable at $12. 92 points. 2008.
Bb Rioja De Exopto 2008 2 years ago

Slightly spicy. Needs to age/breathe? Reasonable at $15. 94 points.
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008 2 years ago

Crisp with green apple. Good with pork, pasta. Opens slightly watery. Reasonable at $8. 86 points.