31 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 91 point sauvignon blanc, new zealand sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, white wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $17
Big tropical fruit and stone flavors dominate this Sauv Blanc; Pink grapefruit, lime, pineapple and fresh cut grass dance on the palate with ease. Clean, crisp and dry with stone and mineral flavors coming out on a long, refreshing finish
30 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, syrah. Tagged: 92 point syrah, syrah wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Syrah, Walla Walla (WA), $25
Beautiful inky purple color that’s lush and meaty; After it opens up the palate is full of raspberry, black cherry, currant and spice. With a lush mouth-feel and a hint of tartness the smokey and cedar flavors comes out on a long, smooth finish, drink now thru 2012.
29 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, rioja rose, rose. Tagged: 89 point rose, rose wine tasting, spainish wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13
This not your typical cherry/strawberry flavored rosé; Big citrus notes on the palate of mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, tangerine and spice meld well together. This rose has balanced acidity and is bone dry with a zip of fresh fruit on the finish.
28 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 86 point, Cabernet Sauvignon, red blend, shiraz. Tagged: 86 point red blend, red blend wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Coastal Region, $10
Big red blend with lot’s of ripe fruit; Cassis, blackberry, leather and oak are lush on this broad palate. This uncomplicated red is very tasty for the price. With restrained tannins and a good balance of fruit with a oakey and spicy finish.
27 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, garnacha, red blend, syrah. Tagged: 90 point red blend, red blend wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Red Blend, Terra Alta, $14
This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Garnacha is spicy, earthy and full of ripe red fruit; Black plum, currant, blackberry and spice dominate the palate with intensity. While the spicy oak and earth come out on a long smooth finish, drink now thru 2012.
25 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 89 points, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 89 point sauvignon blanc, new zealand sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $16
This new world Sauv Blanc is all fruit and acidity; Zesty lime, pink grapefruit, gooseberry and stone fill the palate with flavor. Bone dry with zippy acids round out this nice white wine, drink now.
24 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 90 points, muscat. Tagged: 90 point muscat, muscat wine tasting, white wine tasting, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Muscat, Monterey County, $17
Wow, what a refreshing, crisp and flavorful white wine; Melon, nectarine, tangerine and spice are layered on a beautiful palate. This is slightly sweet and a perfect food parring wine. Bracing acidity and a hint of sweetness on a long smooth finish.
23 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 89 point sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, $12
Refreshing, crisp with big citrus fruit upfront; Lovely grapefruit, lime, passion fruit and white pepper fill the palate. With bright acids and a clean lip-smacking finish for a great price this Sauv Blanc can’t be beat.
22 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 91 points, pinot noir. Tagged: 91 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, pinot noir wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $22
A good Pinot is hard to find, and I’ve find one; Elegant, with a soft palate of black plum, cherry, cola and rhubarb pie. This bone dry red has rich tannins and crisp acids with notes of pepper and nutmeg on a long, balanced finish.
21 Oct
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy, shiraz. Tagged: 91 point shiraz, australian shiraz wine tasting, shiraz wine tast, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Shiraz-Grenache, McLaren Vale, $18
This blend of 10% Grenache and 90% Shiraz is beautiful; With a lush palate of blueberry jam, black cherry, spice and oak. Complex and easy to drink this red will get better over the next few years. The earth and spice really come out on a long finish
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