31 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, syrah, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point syrah, best buy 2009, best buy syrah, california syrah, syrah wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Syrah Santa Ynez Valley 2005 $22
This Syrah has a beautiful nose of spice and dark fruit; With an intense palate of blackberry, blueberry liqueur, nutmeg and cedar. Full-bodied and bone dry with tightly focused tannins. The finish is long with hints of tobacco and toasty vanilla.
29 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, shiraz. Tagged: 90 point shiraz, red wine tasting, shiraz wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Shiraz, Coastal Region, $11
This Shiraz has a sexy, seductive nose of spice and fruit; The palate opens with red plum, black cherry, cocoa and earthy spice. This red is lush with restrained tannins
and nicely balanced. The finish is long and smooth with notes of tobacco and black pepper.
28 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay. Tagged: 89 point chardonnay, australian chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Barossa, $11
With a nose of peaches and vanilla that’s bright and tropical; White peaches, pineapple, lemon and vanilla that fills the palate with flavor. The body is full and lively with crisp acids and balanced fruit. The finish is clean and pure with oak throughout.
27 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, malbec. Tagged: 91 point malbec, best buy malbec, malbec, malbec wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Malbec, Uco Valley, $19
Another lush, fruit forward red from Argentina; Red plum, Bing-cherries, licorice and spice lushly fill the palate with flavor. This Malbec is well balanced with the oak integrated in every layer. With a beautiful mouth-feel and a delicious long finish with hints of toasty oak and spice.
26 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point chardonnay, best buy chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, $15
Nutty, ripe tropical fruit and big oak creates a beautiful flavor profile; Rich mango, lime, green apple and minerals dance on the palate. Clean, crisp and dry with beautiful oak woven throughout. With a broad finish and well integrated acid that finishes ripe and elegant.
24 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, Cabernet Sauvignon, best buy 2009. Tagged: 91 point cabernet sauvignon, australian cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, $15
This Cab is young but approachable; Black currant, black plum, cassis and leather fill the palate with flavor. This red is full-bodied with chewy tannins and will get better over the next 10 years. With an edgy finish of cedar and mocha that’s long and balanced, drink now thru 2020.
23 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, fume blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 90 point fume blanc, fume blanc, fume blanc wine tasting, washington state fume blanc, washington state wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
White Blend, Columbia Valley (WA), $9
Spicy and sassy that’s clean and refreshing; With a zippy palate of lime, orange peel, honey and lemon. Vibrant and ripe from start to finish with balanced acids and a clean pure finish, drink now thru 2010.
22 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, red wine, spain, top 100 2009, toro. Tagged: 92 point red wine, 92 point spanish red wine, best buy red wine, red wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Muruve 2004 Crianza (Toro); $15
Great wine, great price equals a superior value; Black plum, black cherry, earth and cola fill the palate with flavor. This red is thick and full-bodied with big tannins and tons of flavor. Fabulous wine making leads to great wine. With a full-mouth coating finish that’s long and smooth, drink now [...]
21 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, top 100 2009, zinfandel. Tagged: 92 point zinfandel, california zinfandel, wine rating, wine tasting, zinfandel wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, $24
A truly outstanding Zin that shows all of it’s noble character; With a beautiful palate of blackberry, black cherry, mocha and spicy cedar. This red is dry and full-bodied with a tannic edge. The finish is balanced and restrained with undertones of black pepper and pipe tobacco, drink now thru 2012.
18 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, petite sirah, top 20 2009. Tagged: 94 point petite sirah, petite sirah, petite sirah wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Parducci 2004 True Grit Petite Sirah (Mendocino); $25
Amazingly rich and supple Petite sirah; With a lush palate of blueberry liqueur, blackberry, espresso and spicy oak. This red is expertly layered and balanced that’s full of flavor. The finish is beautifully elegant with hints of peppery spice and leather that’s long and smooth, drink now thru [...]
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