MaryKate .R O — Empire Wine Community
MaryKate .R O has been a customer since Nov 2007
Reviews (108)
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Onward Wines 'Ledgewood Vyd' Syrah 2016
Posted Aug 16, 2022[Verified]
SMOOTH AND GENEROUS"Lovely, smooth, and rich. No special notes or flavor but simply a fine wine, which goes well with anything."
Brownstone Winery Pinot Noir
Posted Oct 13, 2021[Verified]
TOO STRONGLY FLAVORED"Tobacco licorice flavor too much"
Zorzal Wine Terroir Unico Pinot Noir 2019
Posted Aug 1, 2021[Verified]
GREAT PINOT NOIR"Great value and great flavor we really like it!"
Joel Gott 'No. 815' Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Posted Jul 31, 2021[Verified]
"This has an aftertaste that I do not care for, it was not corked but just not to my taste."
E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 2016
Posted Jun 15, 2021[Verified]
"Nice nose, good flavor of tobacco, red fruit, nice long finish. A little pricey but good."
Luca 'G Lot' Pinot Noir 2018
Posted Jun 12, 2021[Verified]
WONDERFUL PINOT NOIR"Good aroma, multiple mouth flavors, long lasting. Just a nice pinot noir; a little more than we usually spend but worth it."
Pingus PSI 2018
Posted Jun 10, 2021[Verified]
VERY NICE RED WINE!"A little pricier than we usually buy, but worth it."
M. Chapoutier 'Belleruche' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2019
Posted May 16, 2021[Verified]
DRY, ONE NOTE, GOOD THOUGH AND A GREAT PRICE
Failla 'Willamette Valley' Pinot Noir 2018
Posted Apr 15, 2021[Verified]
"Good flavor, not much finish. But nice."
Landy Cognac VSOP
Posted Dec 31, 2020[Verified]
FAVORITE COGNAC GREAT PRICE"Smooth, flavorful, just the right cognac at a great price."
Franck Balthazar Cotes du Rhone 2018
Posted Dec 15, 2020[Verified]
AROMATIC, MEDIUM BODY, PEPPERY"I just didnt care for it my husband liked it."
La Crema 'Monterey' Pinot Noir 2018
Posted Dec 9, 2020[Verified]
VERY NICE!"Looks light in the glass but is full flavored."
Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted Dec 4, 2020[Verified]
FULL AND SMOOTH"Rich, balanced not too complex but very nice which it should be at this price point."
Cellier des Dauphins Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2018
Posted Nov 25, 2020[Verified]
"Just didnt care for it."
Boekenhoutskloof 'The Chocolate Block' 2018
Posted Oct 30, 2020[Verified]
GREAT WINE"Warm, rich, good flavor, round in the mouth, nice finish"
Vaglio 'Aggie' Malbec 2018
Posted Oct 30, 2020[Verified]
NICE MALBEC"Good flavor, nice texture, not much lingering finish. This is the high end for our wines so Id need it to be better to give it 5 stars."
Fratelli Revello Barolo 2016
Posted May 16, 2020
OK BUT BLAND"A little too pricey for an ok wine. Smooth but not interesting."
Beringer 'Founders Estate' Pinot Noir 2020
Posted Apr 8, 2020[Verified]
VERY NICE PINOT NOIR"Fabulous price for a very nice pinot noir. Ill gladly buy it again."
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rouge 2017
Posted Jan 23, 2020[Verified]
DRY FRUIT W TANNIN"Good flavor, great price"
Leyda 'Classic' Pinot Noir 2016
Posted Sep 8, 2019[Verified]
"Good flavor, good Pinot Noir - nice with chicken or veal - good price point."
Barahonda 'Carro' Monastrell/Syrah/Merlot 2016
Posted Jul 11, 2019[Verified]
FRESH, DELICIOUS - GREAT BARGAIN"Smooth and dry, really good. Great price."
Revello Barbera d'Alba 2017
Posted Jun 29, 2019[Verified]
SMOOTH, ROUND, LINGERING"Nice quality at a reasonable price"
Damilano 'Lecinquevigne' Barolo 2014
Posted Jun 23, 2019[Verified]
THIN"Too expensive for our taste. Not very interesting thin flavor Just OK"
Pecchenino Langhe Botti Nebbiolo 2017
Posted Apr 23, 2019
FLAVORFUL, NICE DRY FINISH"Cherry flavor, light, pleasant, aromatic - nice finish"
Bodega Norton 'Reserva' Malbec 2015
Posted Apr 22, 2019[Verified]
JUST FINE, NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT"Good aroma, full flavor - one note."
Antoine Sunier Morgon 2017
Posted Apr 15, 2019[Verified]
RICH, CHERRY, FLAVORFUL"Too much fruit for me, but good."
Boekenhoutskloof 'The Chocolate Block' 2017
Posted Apr 14, 2019
WONDERFUL RICH, AND FIRM"Loved this wine at a local restaurant and bought a case at Christmas- simply delicious. A fine rich textured wine."
Tikves Wines 'Barovo' Red Blend 2015
Posted Apr 14, 2019[Verified]
LOVELY, SMOOTH AND RICH"Tikves scores another hit. Delicious."
Zenato Ripasso Ripassa Superiore 2015
Posted Apr 12, 2019[Verified]
VERY NICE, SMOOTH, FLAVORFUL"A lovely ripasso, suitable for a rich meal, and a lovely evening."
Olivares Monastrell 'Altos de la Hoya' 2016
Posted Apr 10, 2019[Verified]
BODY, FLAVOR, PRICE - ALL GOOD"Nice tobacco fruit flavor, dry, rich color, nice wine and a steal at the price."
Chateau Maris 'Les Planels' Cru La Liviniere 2016
Posted Apr 4, 2019[Verified]
BOLD, LOVELY, RICH"Love this wine - good deal for the price, real flavor and great finish."
Cune 'Vina Real' Crianza Tempranillo 2015
Posted Apr 2, 2019[Verified]
A LITTLE THIN AND BLAND"Nice color, just ok - nothing to brag about as far as I’m concerned."
Cantina Andriano 'Floreado' Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted Mar 25, 2019
EXCELLENT, DRY BUT FLAVORFUL"Great round flavor, mild aroma, pretty color in the glass (pale yellow/green) -just a nice wine"
Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015
Posted Mar 22, 2019
VERY STRONGLY FLAVORED"It was good - but not for us - too much. Maybe keeping it in the wine cellar for a few years would moderate the flavor."
Clos des Fous 'Pour Ma Gueule' Blend 2017
Posted Mar 18, 2019[Verified]
SMOKY, DRY, FLAVORFUL - BUT TOO SMOKY FOR ME"Reminds me of Virginia ham"
Paul Jaboulet 'Thalabert' Crozes-Hermitage 2016
Posted Mar 8, 2019[Verified]
OK, BUT NOT FABULOUS FOR US"Smooth, dry, medium bodied, mild flavor. Good but not great. Not much finish. A little boring."
Nicolis Amarone Della Valpolicella 2012
Posted Feb 24, 2019[Verified]
DOESN’T LIVE UP THE PRICE"Smooth and bland, no complexity. Fine, but for $40 I want more."
La Posta 'Pizzella Vineyard' Malbec 2017
Posted Feb 18, 2019[Verified]
RICH, SPICY, SOFT FINISH"We really like this and it’s a good price too! Win all around."
Boekenhoutskloof 'The Chocolate Block' 2016
Posted Feb 10, 2019
FABULOUS, WARM, ROUND, CHOCOLATEY IN A GOOD WAY"Just a superb wine"
Vincent Paris St. Joseph 'Les Cotes' 2017
Posted Feb 10, 2019[Verified]
LOVELY, SMOOTH, ROUND"Just delicious - a keeper even though it’s outside my normal price range."
Bodegas Exopto 'Horizonte Tinto' Rioja 2016
Posted Feb 5, 2019[Verified]
LEATHERY FLAVOR I DIDN’T CARE FOR"Aroma was good, appearance was good, flavor was not our favorite - somewhat harsh."
Bodegas Breca 'Breca' Old Vines Garnacha 2015
Posted Feb 1, 2019[Verified]
IT’S FINE"Round, smooth, one-note - not bad but not great. I admit the price isn’t bad either but I probably won’t order again."
Fattoria del Cerro Chianti Colli Senesi 2021
Posted Oct 12, 2018[Verified]
PLEASANT SMOOTH, A LITTLE THIN, GREAT PRICE"We like this wine- it’s pleasant and a great value."
Santi Amarone Santico della Valpolicella DOC 2013
Posted Jul 19, 2018[Verified]
RICH, FLAVORFUL, JUST DELICIOUS"We love amarone and this is a great sample for a good price"
McPherson Wine Company Shiraz/Mourvedre 2016
Posted Jul 7, 2018[Verified]
WARM RICH MOUTHFEEL"Spicy and fruity, nice close, good price"
Marietta Cellars 'Arme' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted Jan 27, 2018[Verified]
OK - GOOD AT FIRST TASTE, BUT NOTHING LINGERS"Fine, but a little pricey for what you get I think."
Tilia Malbec 2021
Posted Jan 15, 2018[Verified]
CAN’T BE BEAT AT THE PRICE!"A nice one-note Malbec, pleasant drinking with burgers or steaks."
Domaines Dominique Piron La Chanaise Morgon 2015
Posted Jan 14, 2018[Verified]
PLEASANT, LITTLE THIN, MILD FLAVOR"It is what it’s advertised to be, and a reasonable price."
Domaine du Cayron Gigondas Grenache 2015
Posted Jan 13, 2018[Verified]
WARM RIPE BERRY, SMOOTH, DRY"Very nice indeed"
Antinori 'Peppoli' Chianti Classico 2015
Posted Jan 9, 2018[Verified]
GOOD VALUE, NICE WELL ROUNDED RED"Smooth, full bodied, nice"
El Coto 'Coto de Imaz' Rioja Reserva 2012
Posted Jan 7, 2018[Verified]
RIPE FULL BODIED FLAVOR"Rich and flavorful, note of leather at the end."
Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2013
Posted Sep 30, 2017[Verified]
OK, BUT A LITTLE TOO DRY AND THIN FOR ME
Gerard Bertrand Corbieres 2014
Posted Sep 28, 2017[Verified]
DELICIOUS"Rich, warm, full bodied - a lovely wine!"
La Rioja Alta 'Vina Alberdi' Rioja Reserva 2010
Posted Jun 19, 2017[Verified]
DON'T CARE FOR IT"Two bottles - different meals - didn't care for it either time - too much ?"
Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted May 2, 2017[Verified]
EXCELLENT!"Smooth and flavorful - great at this price."
Domaine Lafage 'La Narassa' Red Blend 2014
Posted Apr 9, 2017[Verified]
SMOOTH AND WARM"Dry, full bodied, and smooth - good value!"
Mud House 'Central Otago' Pinot Noir 2014
Posted Mar 23, 2017[Verified]
LIKE IT A LOT, BRIGHT, ROUND, FULL FLAVORED, INTERESTING
Trivento 'Reserve' Malbec 2016
Posted Mar 3, 2017[Verified]
NICE MALBEC"Strong finish with fruit and tobacco. Very nice at that price!"
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2014
Posted Nov 5, 2016[Verified]
MELLOW AND SMOOTH"Very nice Cotes du Rhone - great value, good flavor, very nice."
Creta Roble Tempranillo 2013
Posted Jul 18, 2016[Verified]
SMOOTH, FLAVORFUL, ROUND AND NOT TOO RIPE"At this price, I'm buying a case next time."
Chateau Escot Cru Bourgeois Medoc 2010
Posted Dec 16, 2015[Verified]
PUTTY AROMA...BLAND FAVOR"Did not like it"
Sella & Mosca Terre Rare Reserva Carignano 2010
Posted Dec 7, 2015[Verified]
NO"Really didn't like it"
Wild Horse Pinot Noir 2013
Posted Dec 5, 2015[Verified]
VERY PINOT"One of the nicest Pinot Noirs I have ever had and A great price point"
Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted Dec 2, 2015[Verified]
PURPLE LUSH"My husband likes it but I don't and it stains my lips purple so I'm steering clear of it from now on"
DiamAndes 'Perlita' Malbec-Syrah 2014
Posted Nov 16, 2015[Verified]
BRIGHT FULL BODIED"Really nice, rich wine"
The Wolftrap Red Blend 2020
Posted Sep 21, 2015
GREAT FLAVOR"Smooth, warm, tobacco, lovely and what a price!"
Di Majo Norante 'Ramitello' Biferno Rosso 2011
Posted Aug 26, 2015[Verified]
DRY AND SMOOTH"Great price for a good wine"
Bodegas Abanico Hazana Vinas Viejas 2012
Posted Aug 3, 2015[Verified]
EXCELLENT...A RIVAL FOR MANY HIGHER PRICED WINES!"Smooth, round, good value....a little mild"
Bodegas Aster 'Crianza' Tempranillo 2009
Posted Jun 7, 2015[Verified]
GOOD FLAVOR AND AROMA...VERY NICE
Tensley 'Los Padres' Syrah 2013
Posted Jun 7, 2015[Verified]
HEARTY AND HARSH"It must be that gamey bacony flavor..."
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013
Posted May 20, 2015[Verified]
NOT THIN, ROUND AND RICH"Great price for a really good Pinot Noir"
Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 2013
Posted Apr 24, 2015[Verified]
FULL FLAVORED, INEXPENSIVE ...GOOD TABLE WINE
Gobelsburger Riesling 2013
Posted Mar 11, 2015[Verified]
DRY, FAINTLY BUZZY, DELICIOUS"Great w Asian sweet and sour food, just very nice....a keeper"
Argiano NC Non Confunditor 2012
Posted Mar 4, 2015
GREAT SUPERTUSCAN"Full bodied and dry, let it breathe and it is smooth and lovely...a good price for an excellent wine!"
Bodega Norton Privada 2011
Posted Feb 2, 2015[Verified]
RICH AND LUSCIOUS"Full bodied, textured, worth the price!"
Bodegas Valdemar 'Inspiracion' Seleccion 2010
Posted Jan 22, 2015[Verified]
GREAT FRUITY BODY"Not complex, but a lingering dry bite after the fruit mouthful....Delish!"
Domaine Tournon 'Mathilda' Shiraz 2012
Posted Dec 1, 2014[Verified]
FRESH AND TART TO START"But it warms up and rounds out with air. Nice dark purple; tastes fresh and young....great casual wine with pizza or steak!"
Michel Torino 'Don David' Malbec Reserve 2013
Posted Aug 29, 2014
SMOOTH AND LUSCIOUS"Tasted it today in the store....very very nice and priced to sell!"
Leyda 'Classic' Pinot Noir 2012
Posted Apr 19, 2014[Verified]
VERY NICE PINOT"Great value, lovely smooth mouth feel"
Fattoria del Cerro Rosso di Montepulciano 2011
Posted Mar 24, 2014[Verified]
NOT EXCEPTIONAL"Fine, smooth, a little bland...not bad for the price"
Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo Langhe 2011
Posted Oct 9, 2013[Verified]
AN EXCELLENT BARBARESCO"Light, flavorful, well rounded...very nice"
Tikves Wines Special Selection Vranec 2011
Posted Sep 30, 2013[Verified]
GREAT FLAVOR, GREAT PRICE"This is a full bodied drinkable red....very nice and for the price, unbeatable."
Henry's Drive Dead Letter Office Shiraz 2009
Posted Sep 18, 2013[Verified]
BRIGHT SHIRAZ, SMOOTH FINISH"Full bodied, rich, smooth....very nice"
Belle Glos 'Meiomi' Pinot Noir 2011
Posted Sep 16, 2013[Verified]
RICH W/ A SMOOTH FINISH"Nice full bodied Pinot with a smooth long finish...a little hi priced for me but probably worth it."
Bodegas J A Calvo Casajus Vendimia Seleccionada 2010
Posted Sep 14, 2013[Verified]
PURPLE JOY"Mild nose, great dry finish...very nice"
Pico Maccario Lavignone Barbera d'Asti 2013
Posted Sep 12, 2013[Verified]
BORING...OK.BUT FLAT"It was fine, but boring.. I bought it because of the WS rating but I was mislead"
Cune 'Vina Real' Crianza Tempranillo 2009
Posted Aug 11, 2013
FULL, RICH, BODY"Nice round flavor, full body, great price for flavor"
Indaba Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Posted Feb 23, 2010
CRISP AND BRIGHT"Nice bright citrussy wine - balanced acidity - full flavored - very nice to cut through a rich dinner (pork with sweet potatoes)"
