28 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 88 points, Cabernet Sauvignon, best buy 2009. Tagged: 88 point cabernet sauvignon, australian cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, $11
The nose of this Cab is ripe black fruit and vanilla; With a concentrated palate of blackberry, black cherry raspberry and new french oak. For $11 bucks you get a great value with velvety tannins and cassis and spicy oak coming through on a long smooth finish.
26 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, shiraz. Tagged: 88 point shiraz, australian shiraz, shiraz wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Shiraz South Eastern Australia dB Selection $9
Nice Shiraz for a great price; With a spicy palate of blackberry, black raspberry, plum and spicy. Easy drinking and smooth that’s uncomplicated and bright. The finish is light but lingering.
25 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point sauvignon blanc, best buy sauvignon blanc, california sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, $13
Another fabulous Sauv Blanc with a beautiful nose of mouth-watering tropical fruit; The palate explodes with pink grapefruit, lime, lemon and fresh cut grass. With a bone dry palate and crisp acids that dance from start to finish. Clean and refreshing with a tart finish that last long and is smooth.
22 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 93 points, best buy 2009, red blend, red wine, top 20 2009. Tagged: 93 point red wine blend, red wine blend, red wine rating, red wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. 1 Comment
Toscana Borgoforte 2006 $12
A beautiful red blend with heady aromatics; The palate is lush blend of black cherry, currant, blackberry and anise. Full-bodied with restrained tannins and a silky mouth-feel. With a long and beautiful finish with hints of leather and vanilla.
20 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy 2009, shiraz. Tagged: 89 point shiraz, shiraz wine tasting, wine rating wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Shiraz, Western Cape, $8
With a juicy and spicy nose that’s well rounded; The lush palate of blueberry, plum, black cherry and spicy oak is broad and complex. On balance a nice Shiraz at a great price. This red is lush and ripe with a finish that denotes caramel and cedar.
18 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, viognier. Tagged: 91 point viognier, viognier wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Viognier, Mendocino-Lake, $18
With a beautiful nose of exotic fruits leads to a spicy, fruit forward palate of guava, pineapple, apricot and spicy honey. Clean, crisp and refreshing that’s expertly balanced. Wildflowers and vanilla bean come out on a smooth, ripe finish.
15 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, riesling, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point riesling, oregon riesling, riesling wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Riesling, Willamette Valley, $21
I love this Riesling; With a zippy palate of melon, pink grapefruit, lime and green apple. This white is bone dry and a yummy lip-smacker that packs a concentrated core of tropical fruit. The finish is intense and long lasting.
14 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 88 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Kendall-Jackson 2007 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay Jackson Estate $16
With the aromas of a tropical summer night leading to a palate of guava, pineapple, nectarine and creamy vanilla bean. Full bodied and crisp acidity with a fruit forward profile. This Chard has a nice balance of flavors with a spicy edge coming through on a long finish.
13 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, bordeaux, red blend, red wine. Tagged: 92 point bordeaux, 92 point red blend, bordeaux wine tasting, red blend, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Bernardus 2004 Marinus Bordeaux Blend; Carmel Valley $16
This red blend will get better with age; The palate is full of blackberry, currant, cocoa powder and cigar box flavors. It’s a broad and defined flavor profile with a tannic edge that will benefit from a couple of years in the cellar. The finish is dense with [...]
12 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, pinot gris, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point pinot gris, oregon pinot gris, pinot gris wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Arcane Cellars 2007 Estate Pinot Gris $16
Clean, crisp and a clearly defined Pinot Gris; The palate explodes with pear, melon, orange blossom and passion fruit. With sharp acids and beautiful citrus flavors layered perfectly. Clean, ripe and refreshing for a late winter white. The finish is bright and long lasting with crisp grapefruit and lime, [...]
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