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2001 Shafer - Firebreak
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 14.9%
RATED: 08/11/2004
COLOR: Purple.
AROMA: Plum. Blackberry. intense.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits. Oak. Chocolate. concentrated.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Buy it while you can because this will be the last vintage Shafer will make!!!.
SCORE: 92
BY: zinfanman
PRICE: $30
DRINK: Now
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 11/22/2004
COMMENTS: Very smooth and polished!!!. Great wine, tannins are very smooth considering it's youthfulness. This wine will only get better with time.
SCORE: 92
BY: zinfanman
PRICE: $40
2001 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Spring Mountain District)
RATED: 05/22/2004
COLOR: Opaque Purple.
AROMA: Oak. Blackberry. Coffee. intense.
FLAVOR: Vanilla. Blueberry. Blackberry. Chocolate. Black Currant. concentrated.
PROFILE: Complex. Viscous Mouthfeel. Extracted Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Best California cab I have ever had!!!. Wish I had more!!!.
SCORE: 96
BY: zinfanman
PRICE: $70
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2002 Harvest Moon Zinfandel - Pitts Home Ranch
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
ALCOHOL: 15.1%
CASES: 400
RATED: 12/01/2004
AROMA: Raspberry.
FLAVOR: Cherry. Raspberry. Black Currant. Raisin. Spice. Floral. blackpepper.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Quite possibly the most fruit-intense Zin I have ever tasted.

Well worth the try
SCORE: 94
BY: Zinfanatic
PRICE: $28
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2002 Harvest Moon Zinfandel
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
CASES: 650
RATED: 12/12/2004
COLOR: Ruby.
AROMA: Pepper.
FLAVOR: Light Fruits. Vanilla. Raspberry. Clove. Pepper.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Viscous Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: We stumbled upon this little producer in Dec 04. The winemaker greeted us and poured his Zins and discussed them with us. For under $20, this RRV Zin was it! We are constantly on the look out for "great" wines under the $20 range, and this was fantastic! Winemaker Randy was fervent about making his wines out in the vineyard and focusing his emphasis on the fruit.
SCORE: 91
BY: Zinfanatic
PRICE: $18
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2004 Fanucchi Zinfandel - The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard - Old Vine
(USA / California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley)
ALCOHOL: 15.4%
CASES: 300
RATED: 01/31/2008
COLOR: Violet.
AROMA: Red Fruits. Cherry. Strawberry. Raspberry. Blueberry. Plum. Grape. Blackberry. Cinnamon. Pepper.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits. Vanilla. Oak. Cherry. Strawberry. Raspberry. Blueberry. Plum. Grape. Blackberry. Chocolate. Cinnamon. Violets. Pepper.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Viscous Mouthfeel. Rich Voluminous Extracted Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Fanucchi should be a cult wine! @ $50 it is a bargain because this knocks the socks off any of the big Zins from the best of the Big R's to Turly - I've tried them all & this one belongs on the Top. It is balanced & complex. It is very good now & improves with air. If you can leave some in the bottle for a few days it gets even better. Great now & will age 5 to 10 easily!
SCORE: 99 +
BY: Zin Guy
PRICE: $50
DRINK: In 5-10 years
2003 Stephane d'arfeuille - Domaine d'Arfeuille
(France / Roussillon / Cotes du Roussillon)
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 03/14/2007
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Dark Fruits. Woody. Oak. Cherry. Cedar. Strawberry. Tobacco. Smoky. Eucalyptus. Savory. Coffee. Jam. Spice. Cinnamon. Clove. Pepper.
FLAVOR: Dark Fruits. Woody. Oak. Cherry. Cedar. Strawberry. Tobacco. Smoky. Eucalyptus. Savory. Coffee. Jam. Spice. Cinnamon. Clove. Pepper.
PROFILE: Bitter. Balanced. Astringent Alcoholic Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 90
BY: ze_70uoe
PRICE: $10
DRINK: In 1-3 years
1985 Pacheco Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon - Marin County
(USA / California / North Coast / Marin)
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 05/31/2008
SCORE: 69
BY: zendruid49
2002 St. Amant Port
(USA / California / Sierra Foothills / Amador)
ALCOHOL: 18.5%
RATED: 06/05/2008
COMMENTS: Score Only.
SCORE: 90
BY: zendruid49
2006 Covey Run Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / Washington / Columbia Valley)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 25,000
RATED: 09/19/2010
PROFILE: Moderate Tannin. Short Finish.
COMMENTS: Decent for the money. Somewhat bitter on finish.
C- Price Independent
B- Price Dependent
SCORE: 86
BY: Zedmo4
PRICE: $9
2009 Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon
(Australia)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 521,188
RATED: 09/19/2010
PROFILE: Balanced. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: C+ Price Independent
B+ Price Dependent
SCORE: 88
BY: Zedmo4
PRICE: $9
2006 Covey Run Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / Washington / Columbia Valley)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 25,000
RATED: 09/20/2010
BY: Zedmo4
2002 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot - Indian Wells
(USA / Washington / Columbia Valley)
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
CASES: 36,000
RATED: 11/30/2004
COLOR: Ruby.
AROMA: Toast. Raspberry. Chocolate.
FLAVOR: Coffee. Cinnamon. Pepper.
PROFILE: Tart. Complex. Viscous Astringent Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Extremely good value offering from Chateau St Michelle. unlike their single vineyard offerings Indian Wells Merlot is quite robust yet elegant. Give it a good hour or two after opening before consuming. As with most wines, always complement this Merlot with food.
SCORE: 87
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $15
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2003 Maryhill Viognier
(USA / Washington / Columbia Valley)
RATED: 12/17/2004
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Pear.
FLAVOR: Apple. Pear. Pineapple.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Sweet. Complex. Smooth Mouthfeel. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Classic Viognier made by a new family out of Washington State. Get a bottle if you can, they are sold out in many places.....
SCORE: 89
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $17
DRINK: Now
1999 Abbadia Ardenga
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino)
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 12/19/2004
COLOR: Tile Red.
AROMA: Smoky.
FLAVOR: Oak. Cherry. Strawberry. Tobacco. Chalky.
PROFILE: Sweet. Balanced. Smooth Astringent Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Heavy Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: The strong tannins of this Brunello presented a thinner wine than expected. It contained a well-balanced start but finished off a little too astringent for my taste. After an hour of talking and drinking it did began to open up and provided a well-balanced flavor of fruit and acidity. Would present much better if decanted (that's my fault). I'd give it a good 2-3 years before opening again.
SCORE: 87
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $18
DRINK: In 1-3 years
1997 Castello di Camigliano - Riserva
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 12/18/2004
AROMA: Blueberry.
FLAVOR: Tobacco. Blueberry. Sweet. Fig. Jam. Spice.
PROFILE: Tart. Balanced. Complex. Viscous Mouthfeel. Voluminous Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: This wine was my favorite of the night. The great berry nose led to an extremely well-balanced tannic, dry mouthfeel with hints of sweet tobacco, and onto a long finish. Great legs on this wine as it mellows in your glass. You get a feel for the superb vintage of '97 Tuscans even with these middle-tier wines. Double decanted an hour before drinking, not too much sediment. I'd recommend to drink now or within the next 1-3 years, before this Riserva has a chance to thin out. Puchased @ Enoteca La Fortezza in Montalcino
SCORE: 91
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $30
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2001 Marc Kreydenweiss Pinot Blanc
(France / Alsace)
ALCOHOL: 12.0%
CASES: 300
RATED: 01/01/2005
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Apple.
FLAVOR: Apple. Lime.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Effervescent Mouthfeel. Lean Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Started with hints of honeyed apple and pear. Opened up in your mouth with a gentle apple flavor with undertones of lime and minerals. As the bottle recommends a few more years might improve this wine remarkably.
SCORE: 89 +
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $18
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2002 Midnight - Full Moon Encore
(USA / California / San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 1,177
RATED: 12/31/2004
COLOR: Violet.
FLAVOR: Cherry. Smoky. Blueberry. Chocolate. Pepper.
PROFILE: Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: 60/40 Merlot - Cab Sav. blend which provides a good value for the every day drinker. Everything about this wine was right in the middle of the road. Fruit won't get much better with age but did provide an enjoyable balance for a young wine from an upcoming Calfornia region
SCORE: 86
BY: zanatta
PRICE: $14
DRINK: Now
2007 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon - Casillero del Diablo
(Chile / Valle Central)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 03/10/2009
COMMENTS: EYE
This bright wine has a rich cherry red colour.

NOSE
When you don't swirl it, it smells like mushroom, black fruits, spice. It has a harmonious balance between black pepper and blackcurrant. It is not a very complex smell but very well balanced and attractive.
If you swirl the glass, the wine smells like green pepper and acidity. This smell is a bit unattractive.

MOUTH
This nice wine has a medium body with a fruity evolution. We feel black fruits and cut grass or plans. It has a supple evolution, with a round finish. This is a generous wine.
SCORE: 77
BY: yann
PRICE: $10
2003 Chateau Beard - grand cru
(France / Bordeaux / St-Emilion)
RATED: 03/30/2009
COMMENTS: Eye: this wine has a quite rich cherry red colour with brick red tint.

Nose: Like some good St Emilion wine, the Chateau Beard 2003 has a very aromatic nose. You could smell oak barrel fragrance, vanilla and spice. All these flavours are well balanced with a red fruit jam smell.

Mouth: This St emilion wine is rich in mouth, it has a medium aromatic body. It is not a very tannic wine and easy to drink. Perfect with French cheese...
SCORE: 84
BY: yann
PRICE: $21
2007 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay
(Australia)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 03/30/2009
COMMENTS: Eye: This clear wine has a medium pale golden yellow colour.

Nose: The first fragrance come from the oak wood then we feel vanilla and fruit in brandy. At the end we discover exotic fruits smell (like pineapple).

Mouth: In mouth this wine is supple and round with an acid attack. It's an easy to drink wine even if we feel crisp and some bitterness at the beginning. The length in mouth is quite long and it's very appreciable.
SCORE: 80
BY: yann
PRICE: $8
2005 Chateau Fourcas-Dupre - 60% Cabernet ; 40% Merlot
(France / Bordeaux / Medoc)
RATED: 03/30/2009
COMMENTS: Eye: This wine has a deep cherry red tint.

Nose: So fruity... we can smell the fragrance of different black fruits like black current and black berries. We also smell some red fruit, cherry or raspberry. These flavour are balanced with roosted coffee, aromatic herbs, spicy and cloves aroma.

Mouth: In mouth this wine has fruity attack very round with black and red fruit (like cherry). The after taste is spicier and you feel tannin at the end.

SCORE: 83
BY: yann
PRICE: $7
2003 Chateaux Maucamps - Cru Bourgeois
(France / Bordeaux / Haut-Medoc)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 03/30/2009
COMMENTS: Eye: This wine has a deep cherry red colour.

Nose: This wine has oak wood flavour, delicate smoky and toasted aromas. These smells are balanced with black fruits.

Mouth: First we fell a round attack fruity and well balanced, and then we discover tannin. This is a very good wine tannic but velvet in palate. It is a perfect wine for red meet, especially lamb.
SCORE: 90
BY: yann
PRICE: $15
2002 Bogle - Phantom
(USA / California)
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RATED: 06/04/2005
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Vanilla. Alcohol.
FLAVOR: Vanilla. Cherry.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Smooth Alcoholic Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin.
COMMENTS: Initally a very strong alcoholic flavor. This subsides after few sips. Vanilla and cherry flavors throughout. Very good!
SCORE: 90 +
BY: Wolfram
PRICE: $18
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2009 Red Rock Merlot - reserve
(USA / California)
ALCOHOL: 13.9%
RATED: 06/01/2011
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Cherry. Herbal.
FLAVOR: Oak. Cherry.
PROFILE: Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 84
BY: wmtobin
PRICE: $8
DRINK: Now
 
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