Yeah, it's been a while. I still saved labels but I'm behind on rankings and commentary.
Scoring 9 out of 10, a rare very high score for me:
Kopke, Fine Ruby Porto (Portugal) - This is markedly more expensive than most of the port brands found in Boston and I was skeptical. But I find it to be remarkably fresh and fruity and exhibits lots of cherry, and it's lighter weight than many other ports. Nice. Note we're part way into their Tawny and I don't feel the same about that version. The Tawny is more ordinary to me. This Ruby is delicious.
Scoring 8 out of 10 for excellent:
Fonseca, Terra Bella, Reserve Porto Made with Organic Grapes (P0rtugal) - Very bold fruit forward port with tobacco and leather and lots of unctuous goodness.
Scoring 6 out of 10 for upper average:
Teruzzi & Puthod, Rondolino, Vernaccia di San Gimagnano, 2008 (Italy)
SeaGlass, Chardonnay, 2009 (Santa Barbara County, California)
Hardy's Nottage Hill Chardonnay, 2006 (South Eastern Australia)
Caiu a Noite, Vinho Verde, 2010 (Portugal)
Domaine Augis, 2010 (Valencay, France)
Scoring 5.5 out of 10 for dead center average:
Peirano Estate Vineyards, Six-Clones Merlot, 2009 (Lodi, California)
Barons de Rothschild Collection, Bordeaux Reserve Special, 2010
Al Verdi, Pinot Grigio, 2010 (Italy)
Tamas Estates, Double Decker Red, 2008 (Central Coast, California)
Bandit, Most Wanted Chardonnay, 2008 (California)(This is a decent box wine)
Scoring 5 out of 10 for lower average:
Two Oceans, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (South Africa)
New Age, Rose (Argentina)
Dancing Bull, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (California)
Ruffino, Chianti Superiore, 2009 (Italy)
Arona, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Badger Mountain Certified Organic Vineyard, Riesling, 2009 (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Yealands, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Ruffino, Prosecco (Italy)
Folonari, Moscato, 2010 (Italy)
Scoring 4 out of 10 for below average:
Sutter Home, White Zinfandel, 2009 (California)
Gallo Family, White Merlot (California)
Canella, Bellini (Italy) (This is a peach blend but not peachy at all)
Oak Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2009 (California)
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