Archive for July, 2008
31
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy, syrah. Tagged: 90 point syrah, best buy syrah, syrah, syrah wine tatsing, washington state syrah, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2006 Syrah, Washington, $15
Boom, boom is a great name because this Syrah explodes with lush flavors. Inky colored with a full palate of blueberry jam, blackberry, dried-spices and smokey oak. At this price it’s one of the best values for this beauitful refined Syrah, drink now thru 2010.
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30
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy, chenin blanc. Tagged: $20 or less, 91 point chenin blanc, chenin blanc, chenin blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chenin Blanc, Cederberg, $16
This white is very tasty and has an amazing mouth-feel that coats your palate with beautiful tropical fruit flavors. This is why I love Chenin Blanc; honeysuckle, apricot, Bartlett pear with a touch of vanilla. Bright acidity and pure fruit are balanced well layered to finish off this great white, drink [...]
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29
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 91 points, syrah. Tagged: 91 point syrah, california syrah, syrah, syrah wine tasting, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley, $22
This small production Syrah is polished and elegant. A Dry palate that is rewarded with blackberry, rich raspberry, cocoa, spice and leather. This ripe and rich red wine is a beautiful effort with velvety tannins that finishes off with white pepper and oak. Another great wine from Brander Vineyard with aging [...]
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28
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, riesling. Tagged: 88 point riesling, california riesling, riesling, riesling wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2006 Riesling California Coastal Estates $9
This Riesling is spicier than the typical big tropical style you’ll find. The spicy fruit of white peach, pear and orange rind flood the palate with balance and restraint. The finish is where the tropical notes and balanced acids come out, drink now.
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27
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy, malbec, top 100. Tagged: $20 or less malbec, 91 point argentina malbec, 91 point malbec, argentina malbec, malbec. Leave a Comment
Malbec, Tupungato, $17
Hearty and rugged that needs time to open up, but once it does…big fruit! The nose is earthy and toasty with dark fruit notes. The palate is full of tobacco, black cherry, raspberry and chocolate flavors. The finish has a heaping load of fudge and oak to make for a worthy effort [...]
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25
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, rioja rose. Tagged: $15 or less rose, 89 point rose, rioja rose, rose, spanish rose, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13
This Rosé blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha is stylish and refreshing; aromas of strawberry and spice leeds to orange blossom, nectarine and more strawberry. This bright and crisp summer wine has a clean and refreshing finish, drink now.
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24
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: $10 or less, 88 point chardonnay, chardonnay, italian chardonnay. Leave a Comment
2007 Chardonnay, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, $8
Another fun Chard from Italy, buttery and fruity. It opens softly with white peach, melon, butter creme and caramel on a structured palate. Oak and spice come out on a clean finish, drink now.
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23
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 91 points, best buy, sauvignon blanc, top 100. Tagged: 91 point sauvignon blanc, california sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc. Leave a Comment
2007 Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma County, California $8
Big time tropical fruit nose, that’s clean and expressive. Zesty lime, pink grapefruit, tangerine and stone explode on the palate to create a bright and refreshing wine. Balanced acidity with a lip-smacking finish, drink this best buy now.
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22
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy, pinot noir. Tagged: 89 point pinot noir, best buy pinot noir, italian pinot noir, pinot noir, red wine for $10 or less. Leave a Comment
2006 Pinot Noir Sicilia $9
This big production Italian Pinot Noir shows how you can produce a value wine that’s very tasty. Pure cherry flavors accented by vanilla and spice dance across the palate of this medium bodied wine. The finish is balanced and clean with modest tannins, drink now.
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21
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 89 points, pinot grigio. Tagged: $20 or less, 89 point pinot grigio, pinot grigio. Leave a Comment
Ca’Tullio 2007 Sdricca di Manzano Casaforte Crù della Sdricca Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli); $19
Rich, tropical and exotic with beautifully layered flavors of honey, ripe pineapple, mango and a hint of Jasmin. The mid-palate has mouth-filling flavor’s of banana’s and orange peel. It has a slightly sweet but yet refreshing finish, drink now.
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