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2003 Domaine de Nizas
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Mourvedre, Grenache
(France / Languedoc / Coteaux du Languedoc)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 10/03/2009 |
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This was a really good wine, FOR THE PRICE. Lots of tannins; not much nose; medium-long finish. Can't comment on the flavor nuances (untrained palate!), but it went well with dinner of boeuf borguignon (sp?). Definite "buy again," but this time I'd let it cellar for a much longer time.
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2007 Da Vinci
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Chianti)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 11/04/2009 |
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| COLOR: |
Ruby.
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| AROMA: |
Red Fruits. Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Red Fruits. Oak. Black Currant. Pepper.
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Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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This wine was recommended by the sommalier at Market Street (who knew a supermarket would have a sommalier?), and he was spot on. My untrained palate can't identify all the subtle flavors and aromas; so suffice it to say this was really, really good. We enjoyed it with two pasta dishes: shells in red sauce and cannolini in a white cream sauce, and it was wonderful. I will definitely buy more of this wine.
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2000 Marques De Murrieta
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Neonato
(Spain)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 11/29/2009 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Red Fruits. Oak.
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Red Fruits. Oak. Toast. Black Currant. Jam.
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Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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Had this bottle for a while... No idea how long, where I got it, or what I paid. I was sort of put off by the "Neonato" designation, but decided to open it to go with a hearty, rich beef stew. What a pleasant surprise! It paired perfectly with the stew and really made the meal. I will definitely buy again (if I can find it!).
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2005 Sebastiani
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Sonoma / Alexander Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 12/16/2009 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Oak. Cherry. Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Red Fruits. Oak. Cherry. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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Just plain good!!!
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2007 Perrin & Fils
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Syrah
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Cotes du Rhone Villages)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 12/23/2009 |
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| COLOR: |
Tile Red.
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| AROMA: |
Blueberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Red Fruits. Oak. Blueberry. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Wonderful find. We enjoyed this wine at our Christmas Eve-Eve family dinner, and all who partook loved it. I suspect with another couple of years aging, it will get even better. A definite "buy again" wine (if I can still find it!).
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| SCORE: 93
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| BY: a1rusty
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| PRICE: $10 |
| DRINK:
Now |
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2005 Chateau de Beaumont
(France / Bordeaux / Cotes de Blaye)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 01/17/2010 |
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I took a chance on this unknown wine, and was pleasantly surprised. It had a fairly small, but nice, nose; good clarity; very dark red color; very dry; very long finish; lots of tannins. But at the price, I would definitely buy it again.
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2006 Peter Lehmann
Shiraz
(Australia / South Australia / Barossa Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 02/16/2010 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Great wine; definite buy again.
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2006 Perrin & Fils
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Vinsobres "Les Cornuds"
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Cotes du Rhone)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 02/08/2010 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Not bad, but disappointing; thin palate, faint nose, short finish.
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2006 Bogle
Merlot
(USA / California)
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RATED: 02/08/2010 |
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Incredibly good for a very inexpensive wine. Buy again.
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2005 Yalumba
Shiraz
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Viognier
(Australia / South Australia / Barossa Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 02/16/2010 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Beautiful! Fruity and smooth with a long finish. Definite buy again.
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2005 Chateau Bellevue Lugagnac
(France / Bordeaux)
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ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 03/03/2010 |
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| COMMENTS: |
This wine was somewhat of a disappointment, and is proof that while 2005 was a great year for Bordeaux wines, not all Bordeaux wines were great. While it paired well with charcoal-broiled ribeye steaks, it fell short of being a good "sipping" wine - astringent on the palate, with a somewhat bewildering aroma... not bad, but... different.
Probably not a "buy again."
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2001 Navarro Lopez
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Gran Reserva
(Spain)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 03/04/2010 |
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Thin, not much nose, but long finish. Dry, without any fruitiness. Probably would not buy again.
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2006 Santa Cristina Antinori
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Chianti Superiore
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Chianti)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 03/31/2010 |
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Disappointing, even for a $7.00 wine.
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2005 Greenpoint
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Shiraz
(Australia / Victoria)
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 04/08/2010 |
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Pleasantly surprised. Buy again.
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2006 Peter Lehmann
Shiraz
(Australia / South Australia / Barossa Valley)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 04/08/2010 |
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2005 Domaine de Nizas
- Domiaine de Nizas
(France / Languedoc / Coteaux du Languedoc)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 04/08/2010 |
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2006 Casa Lapostolle
Merlot
- Colchagua Valley
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Carmenere blended.
(Chile)
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ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 04/08/2010 |
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Great! Buy again.
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2003 A. Mano
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Zinfandel
(Italy / South / Puglia)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 04/08/2010 |
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What a pleasant surprise! I am not a fan of Zinfandel, but this wine was amazing. Better than many wines costing 5, 6 times as much. Definite buy again.
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2008 Velenosi
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Label: Quattro Mani
(Italy / Central / Abruzzi / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 04/15/2010 |
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A really, really good $9.00 find. Definite "buy again."
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2006 Concha y Toro
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Winemaker's Lot
(Chile / Valle Central / Maule)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 05/29/2010 |
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A winner. Dark, dark color; nice nose; long finish; jammy notes of black cherry; lotsa oaky goodness. Definite buy again.
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2008 Alamos
Malbec
(Argentina / Mendoza / Este)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 05/25/2010 |
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Wine Spectator gave this a 90 rating, and who am I to say different. Really, really good wine. Definite buy again.
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2008 Bogle
Merlot
(USA / California)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 06/11/2010 |
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This really is a tasty sip. Very fruity... but not sweet. Pairs great with any meat dish. Buy again!
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2004 Cantina Zaccagnini
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Riserva
(Italy / Central / Abruzzi / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 08/13/2010 |
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Really good. one of my favorites.
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2005 Torre di Pietra
Sangiovese
(USA / Texas / Fredericksburg)
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ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 08/16/2010 |
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Absolutely undrinkable. I had hoped another year in the bottle would improve this formerly-pleasant wine, but no. I'd call it vinegar, but a glass of vinegar would have been better than this "wine."
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2007 Barton & Guestier
(France / Loire Valley / Touraine / Vouvray)
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ALCOHOL: 12.0%
RATED: 08/19/2010 |
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This is truly a wonderful Chenin Blanc. Enjoyed it with grilled salmon w/caper/dill/mustard/cream sauce... superb. Definite "buy again!"
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