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2005 Bellingham
Cabernet Sauvignon
- with a splash of Cabernet Franc
(South Africa / Coastal Region / Paarl / Franschhoek Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 11/28/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Brown Red.
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| AROMA: |
Smoky. Chocolate. Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Smoky. Caramel. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 85
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| BY: TT
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| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2005 Reverie
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Special Reserve
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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RATED: 11/26/2008 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Need to decant if opened prior to 2010
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2004 Chateau Kalecik
Cabernet Sauvignon
(Turkey)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 11/24/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Fig.
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| FLAVOR: |
Dark Fruits. Licorice.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 80
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| BY: TT
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| PRICE: $15 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2004 Stefano Farina
(Italy / Northwest / Piedmont / Barolo)
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RATED: 11/22/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Ruby.
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| AROMA: |
Earthy. Asphalt. Alcohol. Limestone.
terpentine.
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| FLAVOR: |
Earthy. Black Currant. Chocolate.
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PROFILE: |
Bitter.
Unbalanced.
Alcoholic Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Too young, tannic, alcoholic and unbalanced to drink now. Should mellow and balance in 3-5 years.
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| SCORE: 90
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| BY: poiano
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| PRICE: $24 |
| DRINK:
In 3-5 years |
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2004 Jacob's Creek
- Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon
(Australia / South Australia / Barossa Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 11/22/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Violet.
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Vanilla. Alcohol. Raspberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Woody. Eucalyptus. Earthy. Pepper.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 80
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| BY: TT
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| PRICE: $12 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2006 Lanzerac
Chardonnay
(South Africa / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 11/21/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Clear Yellow.
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| AROMA: |
Papaya.
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| FLAVOR: |
Citrus. Alcohol.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Lean
Body.
Short
Finish.
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| SCORE: 81
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| BY: TT
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| PRICE: $15 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2006 Wolf Blass
Chardonnay
- Gold Label
(Australia / South Australia / Adelaide Hills)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 11/18/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Clear Yellow.
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| AROMA: |
Vanilla. Oak. Butter.
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| FLAVOR: |
Vanilla. Citrus. Toast. Butter.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: TT
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| 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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2007 Churchaven
Shiraz
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Barrel Select
(South Africa / Coastal Region / Paarl / Wellington)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 11/13/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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2007 emiliana vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- D.O Colchagua Valley
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Reserva
(Chile / Valle Central / Rapel / Colchagua)
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RATED: 11/13/2008 |
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| AROMA: |
Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Oak. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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2004 Cakebread
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Howell Mountain
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Dancing Bear Ranch
(USA / California / Napa / Rutherford)
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RATED: 11/11/2008 |
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| COMMENTS: |
True to its mountain provenance, our 2004 Dancing Bear Cabernet Sauvignon boasts intense, complex, high-toned aromas of Bing cherry, brambleberry and spicy dark plum fruit mingled with enticing floral, sage, tobacco, chocolate, earth and mineral scents. Incredibly pure and focused on the palate, its beautifully structured wild cherry, ripe fig, spicy black fruit and dark chocolate flavors reveal a pronounced minerality in the wine's long, persistent finish. Delicious now with grilled steaks, venison, and hearty stews, this wonderfully rich, complex, chiseled mountain Cabernet Sauvignon will handsomely repay long-term cellaring.
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2006 Rodney Strong
Pinot Noir
- Estate
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 14.3%
RATED: 11/08/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Tobacco.
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| FLAVOR: |
Tobacco. Raspberry. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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2002 Vinicola Navarra
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Arteaga Reserva
(Spain / Navarra)
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RATED: 11/07/2008 |
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| AROMA: |
Grape.
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| FLAVOR: |
Blackberry.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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2004 Chateau Kalecik
Cabernet Sauvignon
(Turkey)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 11/03/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| SCORE: 70
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| BY: TT
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| PRICE: $15 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2008 Colibri
Malbec
- Famatina Valley
(Argentina)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 11/03/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Grape.
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| FLAVOR: |
Grape.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Very nice wine , would be idle with steak
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1996 Domaine Maure
- En Pallud
(France / Burgundy / Cote de Nuits / Gevrey-Chambertin)
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RATED: 11/01/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Violet.
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| AROMA: |
Red Fruits. Raspberry. Plum. Black Currant. Prune. Clove.
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| FLAVOR: |
Red Fruits. Limestone. Alcohol. Black Currant. Eucalyptus. Caramel.
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PROFILE: |
Unbalanced.
Astringent Alcoholic
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 82
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| BY: poiano
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| DRINK:
Now |
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1994 Stonestreet
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Alexander Valley
(USA / California / Sonoma)
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RATED: 10/22/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Violet.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| SCORE: 85
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| BY: poiano
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| DRINK:
Now |
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2001 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi
- La Vite Lucente
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%50 Merlot-%35 Sangiovese-%15 Cabernet
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 10/29/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Vanilla. Oak. Tobacco. Herbal. Mint. Caramel.
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| FLAVOR: |
Red Fruits. Blackberry. Butter. Chocolate.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Complex.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| SCORE: 90
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| BY: TT
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| PRICE: $35 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2007 Ikal 1150
Malbec
(Argentina / Mendoza / Valle de Uco / Tupungato)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 1,400
RATED: 06/18/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Pear. Oak. Hazelnut. Cherry. Alcohol. Chocolate. Black Currant. Earthy. Truffles. Rose Petals.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cream.
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PROFILE: |
Tart.
Balanced.
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Full and Elegant
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| SCORE: 93
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| BY: Samir Saab
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| PRICE: $24 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2007 Ikal 1150
Cabernet Sauvignon
(Argentina / Mendoza / Valle de Uco / Tupungato)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 420
RATED: 07/04/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Almonds. Alcohol. Smoky. Grape. Black Currant. Cream. Honey. Leather.
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| FLAVOR: |
Cinnamon. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Elegant and timeless
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| SCORE: CORKED
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| BY: Samir Saab
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| PRICE: $22 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2007 Concha y Toro
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Casillero del Diablo
(Chile / Aconcagua / Maipo)
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RATED: 10/25/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Woody. Nutty. Tobacco. Raspberry. Floral.
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| FLAVOR: |
Tobacco. Smoky. Jam. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Tart.
Balanced.
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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2006 Hess Collection
Syrah
- 71% Mendocino 29% Monterey
(USA / California / Mendocino)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 10/21/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Pepper. Prune. Blackberry. Blueberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Pepper. Violets. Prune. Blackberry. Blueberry.
Syrah.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Viscous Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Globus Westside
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| SCORE: 89
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| BY: drolla
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| PRICE: $23 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2006 Leone de Castris
- Villa Larena Salento
(Italy / Sicily)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 10/21/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Ruby.
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| AROMA: |
Raisin. Oak.
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| FLAVOR: |
Raisin. Oak.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Effervescent
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Bhf Bern
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: drolla
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| PRICE: $17 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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2006 Hess Collection
Syrah
- 71% Mendocino 29% Monterey
(USA / California / Mendocino)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 10/21/2008 |
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| SCORE: 90
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| BY: drolla
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| PRICE: $23 |
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2005 Liberty School
Syrah
(USA / California / Central Coast)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 10/18/2008 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Blackberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Oak. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| SCORE: 87
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| BY: proberttm
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| PRICE: $13 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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