31 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 92 points, best buy, shiraz, top 100. Tagged: 92 point shiraz, australian shiraz, australian shiraz wine tasting, best buy shiraz, shiraz, shiraz wine tasting, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Shiraz, Barossa, $20
This Shiraz is very tasty, ripe and spicy; Rich jammy berry and dark plum doused with smokey vanilla. Similar caramel-vanilla notes ring true on the nose. With a big finish of caramel and black plum that’s long and massive…Bravo! Drink now thru 2014.
29 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: daily wine tasting, sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, washington state wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley (WA), $13
Sharp acids and big tropical fruit define this Sauvignon Blanc; Zesty lime, pineapple, melon and grass are layered perfectly on the palate. With light spice and mild sweetness to finish off this wonderful white…great job!
27 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 89 point sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, $15
Lively and refreshing with big tropical fruit; zesty lime, grapefruit, pineapple and stone. With a clean mouth feel and balanced layering of the fruit makes for a good white wine.
26 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, Cabernet Sauvignon, malbec, red blend. Tagged: 88 point red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, malbec, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, $9
The nose is big dark fruit and light spice; With a full palate of raspberry, currants, spice and oak. Medium-bodied and pure mid-palate with a earthy, light oak finish. Drink this value red blend now.
25 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, sauvignon blanc, semillon, top 20, white blend. Tagged: 94 point bordeaux white blend, 94 point white blend, bordeaux wine tasting, california wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Bordeaux White Blend, Napa Valley, $25
I got this Bordeaux style white blend as a gift and tried to resist, but now is the time; Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend together beautifully with lush intricacy and ripe fruit. Peach, melon, Meyer lemons and creamy key lime fill the palate effortlessly. The result is balanced, harmonious [...]
23 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, pinot noir, top 20. Tagged: 94 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, california wine tasting, pinot noir, red wine, wine, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Pinot Noir, Carneros, $25
Beautiful and elegant and one of my top 20 wines of the year. With a silky mouth-feel of Bing-cherries, rich cola, cinnamon and spice. At the core, there’s solid extract and beautifully expressive. The finish is long and spicy and this fabulous Pinot Noir will be drinkable until 2014.
22 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy, moscato. Tagged: 89 point moscato wine tasting, kosher wine, moscato, moscato wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Moscato, Galilee, $10
This very light sparkler is tasty and lightly sweet; Bright green apples, tangerines and light spice dance across the palate with ease. The finish of this dessert wine has subtle undertones of peppermint and rose petals, drink now.
20 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 93 points, pinot noir, top 100. Tagged: 93 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, pinot noir, pinot noir wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Pinot Noir, Monterey County, $21
This wine rocks! Opens with a pure, clean, high-toned aroma, powerful and delicate, and a velvety palate of cherries, cola, coffee, spices and smokey oak. The earthiness and cinnamon flows through the mid-palate to the finish and adds balance and depth. A beautiful effort at Pinot Noir…Bravo!
19 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 86 point, best buy, pinot grigio. Tagged: 86 point pinot grigio, best buy pinot grigio, california pinot grigio, fetzer, pinot grigio wine tasting, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Pinot Grigio, California, $9
Refreshing and light that’s all the delight, another good summer sipper. Bright honey due, tart green apples and zippy lime glide across the palate with ease. A crisp, light finish with a hint of vanilla makes for a good summer white by the pool, drink now.
18 Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 88 points, rioja rose. Tagged: 88 point rose, rioja rose, rose wine tasting, spanish rose, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Rosé Blend, Rioja, $12
This Rosé blend is different from the typical style, crisp, light and refreshing. With zesty Mandarin orange peel, white peach and cantaloupe flood the palate for nice summer drinking. The finish is light and to the point, drink now.
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