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2000 Numanthia
(Spain / Castilla y Leon / Toro)
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RATED: 10/29/2003 |
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| COLOR: |
Opaque Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Sweet. Plum. Black Currant. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet.
Complex.
Viscous
Mouthfeel.
Rich Voluminous
Body.
Moderate Heavy
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| SCORE: 91
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| BY: bask1
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| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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2001 Sea Smoke
Pinot Noir
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Botella
(USA / California / Santa Barbara / Santa Rita Hills)
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ALCOHOL: 14.1%
CASES: 536
RATED: 02/12/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Mineral. Floral.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cherry. Oak. Blackberry. Lead. Violets.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich Extracted
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| SCORE: 92
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $23 |
| DRINK:
In 3-5 years |
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2001 Curvare
Pinot Noir
(USA / California / Napa / Carneros)
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RATED: 06/28/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Ruby.
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| AROMA: |
Cherry. Oak.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cherry. Oak.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Soft and lush pinot noir. Flavors of cherries and oak. Well rounded and balanced wine.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $20 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2002 Arrowood
Chardonnay
(USA / California / Sonoma)
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RATED: 06/30/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Green Gold.
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| AROMA: |
Apple. Pear. Oak.
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| FLAVOR: |
Spice. Apple. Oak.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity. Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
A lightly oak chard that displays aromas of apples and pears. When I tasted this wine, I got apple-spice pie! A nice springy wine.
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| SCORE: 89
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $22 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2002 Arrowood
Gewurztraminer
- Saralee's Vineyard
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 13.8%
RATED: 06/30/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Green Gold.
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| AROMA: |
Spice.
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| FLAVOR: |
Lychee. Floral. Rose Petals.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Effervescent
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Subtle spicy aromas are followed by flavors of rose petals and lychee. There is a hint of crisp acidity, and then the wine lingers in your mouth. This wine went well with our Asian meal.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $20 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2000 Thierry and Guy
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Fat bastard
(France / Languedoc)
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ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 07/02/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Spice. Cherry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Spice. Cherry. Pepper.
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PROFILE: |
Bitter.
Unbalanced.
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Although from France, this Syrah is labeled "Shiraz." The atypical graphics on the label are also reminiscent of Australian wines. Be warned, however, this is not your typical Australian Shiraz. Rather it is an uninspired French wine. The bouquet and flavor profile includes cherry, spice and pepper. The wine is disjointed and not drinking that smoothly due to harsh tannins.
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| SCORE: 81
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $10 |
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Now |
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2002 Castano
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Hecula
(Spain / Murcia / Yecla)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 06/09/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Vanilla. Raspberry. Blueberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Vanilla. Raspberry. Blueberry. Floral.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity. Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Full Bodied
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Designated by online wine fans as either: a must buy or a Parker-specific barrel sample scam, I had to try for myself. Aromas of raspberry, blueberry and vanilla. Similar flavors with an additional floral component. Balanced and full-bodied. In the end, an excellent wine for the price.
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| SCORE: 87
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $8 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2002 Altos Las Hormigas
Malbec
(Argentina / Mendoza)
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RATED: 06/19/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Cherry. Plum. Blackberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cherry. Smoky. Plum. Blackberry.
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PROFILE: |
Viscous
Mouthfeel.
Rich Extracted
Body.
Light Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
This wine is a dark burgundy red. It is over-the-top fruit in the mouth with plums, blackberries, and cherry. The mouthfeel of the wine is lush and velvety, perhaps a little fat. The finish is smoky. A good quality Malbec for the price.
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| SCORE: 87
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $9 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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1995 Oakville Ranch
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Oakville)
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RATED: 11/06/2002 |
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| COLOR: |
Brown Red.
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| AROMA: |
Blackberry. Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Black Currant. Leather. Game.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Light Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
The bouquet was a bit light when first opened. Over time, however, the wine opened with cassis and blackberry aromas. Flavors of cassis, leather and game. Eventually the dark fruit flavors gave way to deeper, earthier tones.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: bask1
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| DRINK:
Now |
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2000 Beaulieu Vineyard (BV)
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Tapestry
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 07/06/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Cedar. Black Currant. Toast.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cedar. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
A lightly tannic Meritage blend from B.V. From the disappointing 2000 Napa vintage, this wine is drinking watery and light. Aromas and flavors of black currant, cedar and toast. Finish is on the shorter side. Overall a pass.
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| SCORE: 86
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $40 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2002 Beaulieu Vineyard (BV)
Chardonnay
(USA / California / Napa / Carneros)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 07/21/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Straw Yellow.
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| AROMA: |
Cream. Oak. Melon.
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| FLAVOR: |
Butter. Oak. Melon. Apricot. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Unbalanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
The Carneros Chard from BV is a simple quaffer, but you can probably find a similar Chard for less money. It initially opens up with cream and melon aromas, but its flavors run through additional components of oak, apricot and earth. A good food wine that paired nicely with seafood.
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| SCORE: 86
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $18 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2001 Finca Sobreno
(Spain / Castilla y Leon / Toro)
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RATED: 07/21/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Cherry. Oak. Chocolate. Earthy.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cherry. Oak. Chocolate. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Unbalanced.
Rich
Body.
Light Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Strong aromas of chocolate, cherry and oak set up this heavy wine. When tasting, the oakiness eventually gave way to the fruit, with cherry being particularly dominant. A real powerhouse wine that is lacking grace. Don't know if this will ever resolve.
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| SCORE: 86
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $14 |
| DRINK:
In 3-5 years |
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2001 Caymus
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 08/04/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Oak. Plum.
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| FLAVOR: |
Dark Fruits. Oak. Plum. Smoky. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced. Complex.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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The 2001 Caymus is a distinctly Napa, with layers of dark, rich fruits wrapped in fine tannins and toasty oak. The aftertaste is long and complex, continuing the evolution of the wines flavors. This one should last for a few years down the road so I will let my remaining bottles rest.
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| SCORE: 92
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $65 |
| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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1998 Silver Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 08/04/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Cherry. Floral.
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| FLAVOR: |
Woody. Savory. Earthy. Burnt.
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PROFILE: |
Bitter. Tart.
Unbalanced.
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Light Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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Didn't really enjoy the 98 Silver Oak and I am glad that I didn't purchase this bottle. Aromas with a floral note behind the bitter cherry. The mouthfeel was overly astringent, with an earthy burnt taste followed by a woody-dry finish. Drink up, I don't think it will be getting any better.
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| SCORE: 84
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $100 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2001 Acacia
Pinot Noir
- St. Clair Vineyard
(USA / California / Napa / Carneros)
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CASES: 496
RATED: 08/13/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Cherry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Dark Fruits. Limestone. Cherry. Blackberry.
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PROFILE: |
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium Rich
Body.
Moderate Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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I expected a little more from this one given its price and the good vintage. A moderate bouquet of cherries, with tastes of dark fruits, cherry, blueberry and limestone. The body was fairly rich with a solid tannic backbone. Flavor just came up a bit short.
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| SCORE: 87
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| BY: bask1
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| PRICE: $45 |
| DRINK:
In 3-5 years |
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2004 Lagaria
(Italy / Northeast / Veneto and Friuli Venezia)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 12/17/2005 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Joanie liked it; not too oaky.
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| SCORE: 82
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| BY: bauskern
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| PRICE: $9 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2002 Chateau Mont-Redon
- Roquemaure
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 12/17/2005 |
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| COLOR: |
Ruby.
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| FLAVOR: |
Woody. Red Fruits.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Gift from Mary for Jer's Graduation. We got it in June of 2005; drank it tonight December of 2005. Nice wine; very smooth, well-balanced. Don't know the price as it was a gift. Went well with dinner: pasta with spicy Italian turkey sausage.
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2002 St. Supery
Chardonnay
(USA / California / Napa / Rutherford)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 12/21/2005 |
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| COLOR: |
Golden.
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| AROMA: |
Apple.
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| FLAVOR: |
Mineral. Pear.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Alcoholic
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
The store clerk described this as "liquid velvet."
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| SCORE: 82
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| BY: bauskern
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| PRICE: $16 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2003 Tait
Shiraz
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Basket Pressed Shiraz
(Australia / South Australia / Barossa Valley)
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RATED: 11/17/2008 |
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| COMMENTS: |
I'm not a huge fan of shiraz wines, but this was big, smooth, delicious! Not big on the black pepper/spice notes that you usually find in this variety.
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2002 Franciscan
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 09/08/2006 |
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One of my very favorite Cabernet Sauvignons. Very good value for the money (even if the price is slightly towards the more expensive side).
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2005 Monkey Bay
Sauvignon Blanc
(New Zealand / South Island / Marlborough)
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ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 09/08/2006 |
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Reasonably dry, somewhat fruity (kiwi, citrus) Sauvignon Blanc. Wonderful for the very cheap price tag and gives many more expensive Sauvignon Blancs a run for their money. One of my favorites.
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2002 Domaine Vincent Girardin
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Cuvee Saint Vincent
(France / Burgundy / Bourgogne)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 04/03/2005 |
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| COMMENTS: |
I know that having great expectations only sets you up for great disappointments, but I will admit that I opened this bottle with more than the ordinary amount of anticipation. Not, mind you, for its lowly appellation, but rather for the great reputation of its producer. I have had other Girardin wines (most recently an incredible Pommard Premier Cru) that have been REAL good. Sadly, I can not say the same for this disappointment.
continued @ www.pinotland.com
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2002 Goldeneye
Pinot Noir
- Migration
(USA / California / Mendocino / Anderson Valley)
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RATED: 04/03/2005 |
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What do you get when a big name Napa Valley winery, famous for its big and brawny Merlot, takes wing and migrates North-Northwest to the Anderson Valley? Migration Pinot Noir! And if you can get past a glass or two, I think you'll agree that this wine may be the Merlot lover's Pinot Noir all season long.
continued @ pinotland.com
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2000 Talley
Pinot Noir
- Talley Estate Pinot Noir
(USA / California / San Luis Obispo / Arroyo Grande Valley)
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RATED: 04/03/2005 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Talley Estate Pinot Noir shows garnet with brickish hues near the rim of the glass while its center is deep beet red. The effects of nearly five years bottle age have softened the wine and created a seamless and aromatically generous Pinot Noir.
continued @ www.pinotland.com
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2003 Angeline
Pinot Noir
- Angeline Pinot Noir
(USA / California / Santa Barbara)
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RATED: 04/03/2005 |
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Another well made inexpensive Pinot that I found uninspiring. To be honest, I was on the fence about this one for the duration of its drinking. The Pinot fruit successfully avoids the common pitfalls suffered by so many domestic PNs at this price point, but it is too cloying and a bit astringent in it's finish to be enjoyed for more than a single glass.
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