Sunday, January 01, 2012

2011 2nd Half Summary - Reds

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The Reds tasted from July 1st to the end of 2011 are listed below.  Shown in bracket is the month of tasting where the original notes can be found.

For a list of Whites+ which includes Rosés and Sparklings click on WHITES+ . For an introduction and calculation of some related numbers click on  INTRO.


Reds:
  1. Post House Blueish Black 2009,  94-3  --  G,  Raithby, South Africa, #226639  $14.30  (Dec)
  2. Delas ‘Les Reinages’ Gigondas 2007,  94-2  --  V,  Tournon-sur-Rhône, France, #222604 $29.95  (Aug)
  3. Stalking Horse Shiraz ‘McLaren Vale’ 2008, 93-3  -- V,  McLaren Vale, Australia, #251215  $17.95  (Dec)
  4. Kunde Family Estate ‘Sonoma Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, 93-3  --  V,  Kenwood, California, #226977  $19.95  (Sep)
  5. Gigondas La Cave l’Intense Gigondas 2007,  93-2  --  V, Rhône, France, #216382 $26.95  (Jul)
  6. Diva Malbec-Merlot 2007 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, 92-3  --  G, Beamsville, Ontario, #179135 $13.95*  (Oct)
  7. Kunde Family Estate ‘Sonoma Valley’ Zinfandel 2007, 92-3  --  V,  Kenwood, California, #965921 $16.95  (Sep)
  8. Lealtanza Reserva Seleccion Rioja 2004,  92-3  --  V, Rioja, Spain, #208223 $17.95  (Jul)
  9. Thelema Shiraz 2006,  92-2  --  V, Stellenbosch, South Africa, #146431 $19.95  (Nov)
  10. Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2009, 92-2  --  V,  Coonawarra, Australia,   #142018  $19.95  (Nov)
  11. Cline ‘Ancient Vines’ Carignane 2009,  92-2  --  V, Sonoma, California, #032177 $19.95  (Oct)
  12. Cono Sur Reserva Syrah 2008,  91-3  --  G, Colchagua Valley, Chile,  #221820  $12.95 (Nov)
  13. Hickinbotham Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009,  91-2  --  V, South Australia, #159632 $15.95  (Oct)
  14. Hungerford Hill Fishcage Shiraz 2009, 91-2 --  V, New South Wales, Australia, #077958 $15.95  (Nov)
  15. Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, 91-1  --  V,  Willamette Valley, Oregon, #949909   $28.95  (Nov)
  16. Domaine Duseigneur Antarès Lirac 2007, 91-2  --  V, Lirac, France, #213082 $19.95  (Sep)
  17. Alvento 'Elige' 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 91-2  --  V, Vineland, Ontario, #226019 $19.95  (Jul)
  18. Alvento 'Sondra' Merlot Cabernet Franc 2006 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Vineland, 91-2  --  V, Ontario, #207332 $23.95  (Jul)
  19. Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2009, 91-2  -- V, Rutherford, California, #130138 $26.95  (Jul)
  20. Vina la Rosa ‘La Capitana’ Carmènere 2009,  90-2  --  V, Cachapoal Valley, Chile,  #169896 $13.95  (Jul)
  21. L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2008, Mexico,  90-2 --  V, Mexico, #983742 $11.95  (Aug)
  22. Anakena ‘Single Vineyard’ Carmenère 2008,  90-2  --  V, Rapel Valley, Chile,  #059519 $13.95  (Aug)
  23. Chateau Camplazens la Garrigue 2007,  90-2  --  V, Armissan, France, #195008 $14.35  (Aug)
  24. Legends Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, 90-2  --  O, Beamsville, Ontario, #Winery  $18.15  (Jul)
  25. Canepa Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, 89-2  --  V,  Maipo Valley, Chile, #412031 $13.95  (Aug) 
  26. Trio Reseva Merlot/Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010,  89-2  -- V, Santiago, Chile, #433920  $14.95  (Dec)
  27. Yalumba 'Y Series' Shiraz/Viognier 2009, 89-2  --  G, Eden Valley, Australia, #624494  $14.95  (Sep)
  28. Porcupine Ridge Syrah/Viognier 2010, 89-2  -- V,  Coastal Region, South Africa, #079442  $16.95   (Dec) 
  29. Hahn Winery Monterey Pinot Noir 2008, 89-2  --  G, Soledad, California, #226555 $18.95 (Nov)  
  30. The Winery of Good Hope Black Rock Red 2007,  90-2 --  V, Somerset West, South Africa, #068502  $18.95  (Dec)
  31. Thelema Mountain Red 2007, 89-2  -- G,  South Africa, #222570 $11.95  (Dec)
  32. [Veedha] Means Life Douro Red 2008, 89-2  -- V, Gaia, Portugal, #255851 $12.95  (Dec)
  33. Prelius Meremma Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, 89-1  --  V, Tuscany, Italy,  #224022  $17.95  (Nov)
  34. Post House Penny Black 2008, 89-1  --  V,  Stellenbosch, South Africa, #148619  $19.95  (Dec)
  35. Louis Bernard Gigondas 2008, 89-1 --  V,  Rhône, France, #222596 $19.95 (Oct)
  36. the Foreign Affair Temptress 2008 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 89  --  O, Vineland, Ontario, #Winery  $45.20  (Jul)
  37. L.A. Cetto ‘Valle de Guadalupe’ Zinfandel 2008, 88-2  --  V, Baja, Mexico, #405605 $10.95  (Jul)
  38. J.P. Chenet Premier de Cuvée Merlot Cabernet 2009,  88-2  --  G,  Landiras, France,   #621995 $11.95  (Oct)
  39. Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum Malbec 2008,  88-2  --  G, Cahors, France, D 13.5%, #255182  $11.95* (Nov)
  40. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery ‘Warren Classic’ Pinot Noir 2009 VQA Niagara Peninsula,  88-2  --  G, Vineland, Ontario, #156125 $14.95 (Oct)
  41. Mission Hill ‘Five Vineyards’ Cabernet Merlot 2009 VQA Okanagan Valley,  88-1  --  G, BC, Canada,  #145102  $16.45  (Nov)
  42. Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, 88-1  --  V,  Livermore, California, #301507 $16.95  (Sep)
  43. Tenuta Sant’ Antonio Monti Garbi Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2008, 88-1  -- V, Veneto, Italy, #029850  $17.95  (Aug)
  44. Château la Grolet Côtes de Bourg 2009, 88-1  --  V, Bordeaux, France, #126615 $17.95  (Sep)
  45. Schild Estate ‘Premium Wines’ Shiraz 2007, 88  --  V, Barossa, Australia, #066555 $27.95  (Aug)
  46. Stratus Red 2007 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 88  --  V, NOTL, Ontario, #131037 $44.20  (Jul)
  47. Amity Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2007, 87 --  G,  Amity, Oregon, #124594  $20.95 (Nov)
  48. Sarah Powell Windridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007,  87  --  VOL,  McMinnville, Oregon, #076422 *$29.00 (reduced from $39.00)  (Nov)
  49. the Foreign Affair Dream 2008 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 87  --  O, Vineland, Ontario, #Winery  $29.15  (Jul)
  50. Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2009, 86-1  -- G,  Durbanville, South Africa, #022269 $11.95  (Dec)
  51. J.P. Chenet ‘Limited Release' Pinot Noir  2010, 86-1  --  G,  Landiras, France, #142406   $11.95 (Oct)
  52. Errazuriz Estate Pinot Noir 2009,  86-1  --  G, Casablanca Valley, Chile, #226696 $13.95  (Oct)
  53. Château de LaFaurie-Monbadon Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2006, 86  --  G, Gironde, France, #140012 $15.00  (Oct)
  54. Vina Leyda ‘las Brisas Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009,  86 --  V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #209908 $16.95  (Aug)
  55. Parés Baltà Mas Elena 2007,  86  --  V, Penedès, Spain, #687236 $17.95  (Aug)
  56. Malivoire Gamay 2009 VQA Niagara Escarpment,  86  --  V, Beamsville, Ontario, #591313 $17.95  (Aug)
  57. Emiliana Winemaker’s Selection ‘la Quebrada’ Syrah 2009,  86  --  V, Casablanca, Chile, #212407 $18.95  (Aug)
  58. Liberty School Zinfandel 2008,  86  --  V, Paso Robles, California,  #041095   $18.95 (Nov)
  59. Bonterra Zinfandel 2009,  86  --  V, Mendocino County, USA, #530139 $19.95  (Sep)
  60. Compagnia di Volpaia Citto 2008,  85-1  --  V, Tuscany, Italy, #134817 $11.70  (Jul)
  61. Peachy Canyon Petite Sirah 2007,  85  --  V, Paso Robles, California, #239483 $19.95  (Sep)
  62. Anakena ‘Single Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009,  84  --  V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #208439 $13.95  (Aug)
  63. Banfi Centine 2008, 84  --  V, Tuscany, Italy, #947440 $16.95  (Sep)
  64. Goats Do Roam ‘The Goatfather’ 2009,  83  --  V,  Paarl, South Africa, #011072  $14.95  (Dec)
  65. Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2009, 83  --  V, Stellenbosch, South Africa,  #096511 $18.95   (Dec)
  66. Napa Ridge ‘Napa Valley’ Petite Sirah 2007,  83  --  V, Napa, California, #213686  $19.95  (Sep)
  67. Frogpond Farm Organic Gamay Noir 2009 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 83  --  V,  NOTL, Ontario, #245613 $15.00  (Aug)
  68. Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, 83  --  V, Graton, California, #904565 $17.95  (Aug)
  69. Tawse Cabernet Franc 'Laundry Vineyard' 2009 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore,  83  --  O, Vineland, Ontario, #Winery  $31.95  (Jul)
  70. Finca Flichman ‘Misterio’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2010,  82  --  G,  Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina, #163949 $8.00  (Nov)
  71. Finca Flichman ‘Misterio’ Malbec 2010,  82 --  G, Mendoza, Argentina, #028803  $8.20  (Nov)
  72. Obikwa Shiraz 2010,  82  --  G, Western Cape, South Africa, #527499 $8.95  (Dec) 
  73. Flat Roof Manor Merlot 2009, 82  -- G,  South Africa, #129874 $10.95  (Dec)
  74. Sonop Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, 82  -- V,  Western Cape, South Africa, #606160  $13.95  (Dec)
  75. Alvento 'Aria' Nebbiolo 2006 VQA Niagara Peninsula,  82  --  V, Vineland, Ontario, #167874 $21.35  (Jul)
  76. Konzelmann ‘Spaetburgunder’ Pinot Noir 2009 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 82  --  G, NOTL, Ontario, #200584 $12.95  (Sep)
  77. Slent Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, 81  -- G,  Paarl, South Africa, #226688 $9.95  (Dec)
  78. Château des Charmes 'Old Vines' Pinot Noir 2007 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 81(Cellar)  --  G, NOTL, Ontario, #056754 $10.95  (Sep)
  79. Aldo Marenco Pirun 2008,  81  --  V, Piedmont, Italy, #161729  $17.95  (Sep)
  80. Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009,  81  --  V, Mendocino County, USA, #342428 $19.95  (Sep)
  81. Château Pindefleurs ‘Saint-Émilion Grand Cru’ 2007,  80  --  V, Bordeaux, France, #102764 $20.00  (Aug)
  82. Rose Hill ‘Private Edition’ Cabernet Merlot 2008 VQA Niagara Peninsula,  79  --  G, Markham, Ontario, #146779 $13.05  (Oct)
  83. Megalomaniac Homegrown ‘Cellar 4379’ 2009 VQA Niagara Peninsula,  78  --  G, Vineland, Ontario, #260364 $16.95  (Oct)
  84. Legends Reserve Malbec 2007 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, 78  --  O, Beamsville, Ontario, #Winery  $19.15  (Jul)
  85. Southbrook Organic Connect Red 2008 VQA Niagara on the Lake, 76  --  G,  NOTL, Ontario, #249565 $14.95  (Oct)
  86. Masi Modello Rosso Delle Venezie 2010, 72  --  G, Veneto, Italy, #533026 $11.95  (Sep)
Beaujolais Nouveau:
  1. Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2011,  84  --  V, Beaujolais, France, #932780  $14.95 (Nov)
  2. Georges DuBoeuf  Gamay Nouveau 2011,  82  --  G, Burgundy, France, #891846  $8.95 (Nov)
  3. Primeur Syrah 2011,  81  --  G, Pays d’Oc, France, 12.5% D, #899948  $9.95 (Nov)
  4. Cantina Tollo Giocale Novello Rosso Terre de Chietti 2011, 81  --  G, Abruzzo, Italy, #271759  $8.95 (Nov)
  5. Primeur Catalan Syrah-Merlot 2011, 80  --  G, Pays d’Oc, France, #220533  $9.95 (Nov)
  6. Cantina di Negrar Novello Del Veneto 2011,  80  --  G,  Negrar, Italy, #899955  $9.95  (Nov)

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