19 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, Cabernet Sauvignon, best buy 2009. Tagged: 89 point cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting, red wine, red wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2007 $10
The Cabs from Chile keep getting better and what a great price; The palate opens with black cherry, blackberry, raspberry and burnished oak. Medium-bodied and jam packed full of flavor with balanced tannins. The finish is light with vanilla and earthy cedar coming thru.
16 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, best buy 2009, petite sirah, top 20 2009. Tagged: 94 point petite sirah, petite sirah, petite sirah wine tasting, red wine, red wine tasting, wine, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, $25
Gorgeous! Beautiful inky purple color with tons on spice on the nose. The lush palate opens with black plum, currant, blueberry and spicy new oak. Full-bodied with restrained tannins and amazing balance. With chocolate, leather and white pepper coming thru a long and lush finish. If you can buy a [...]
13 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 90 point sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, white wine, wine, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, $10
Bright, clean and refreshing is the motive here; The palate explodes with lime, grapefruit, melon and herb flavors. The medium body and zippy acids keeps this white in check. With a lip-smacking finish that drives home the citrus and grassy flavors.
10 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, pinotage, top 100 2009. Tagged: 90 point pinotage, pinotage wine tasting, south african pinotage, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Pinotage, Coastal Region, $15
Robust and ripe flavors with a spicy nose; The palate opens with red plum, raspberry, currant and toasty vanilla. Expertly layered with amazing balance and a warm mouth-feel. The ripe fruit is upfront and complex with a creamy, cedar filled finish.
8 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, top 100 2009, zinfandel. Tagged: 92 point zinfandel, california zinfandel, wine rating, wine tasting, zinfandel wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Terra d’ Oro 2006 Home Vineyard Zinfandel $25
Intense and spicy on the nose with a palate that leads to black plum, currant, cassis and spicy cedar. Pepper and rich mocha run throughout with a broad finish. The finish lasts long with undertones of cracked black pepper and leather.
6 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy 2009, chenin blanc. Tagged: 89 point chenin blanc, chenin blanc, chenin blanc wine tasting, south african chenin blanc, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sebeka 2008 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape); $10
Sebeka consistently produces great wine at great prices…Bravo! The palate opens with honeydew, melon, honey and asian spices. Lively, expressive and refreshing balance of fruit flavors. This white has a broad finish of tropical fruit and exotic spices.
5 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 88 point chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, south african chardonnay. Leave a Comment
Golden Kaan 2006 Chardonnay (Western Cape); $10
I love a clean, ripe nose of tropical fruit; The palate pops with pineapple, pear and granny smith apples. This Chard is uncomplicated and easy drinking that’s fresh and lively. With a finish that brings out more tropical fruit that’s long and lingering.
3 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 89 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay. Tagged: 89 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Chardonnay Central Coast Vintner’s Collection $10
Another big production of a fruit forward easy drinking Chard; With a broad palate of pineapple, lime, melon and jasmine flowers. With a medium-body and ripe fruit that’s not over oaked and easy to drink. This Chard has a clean, refreshing finish with notes of honey and vanilla.
2 Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, sauvignon blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point sauvignon blanc, california sauvignon blanc, california wine tasting, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, $22
With a nose that’s spicy, creamy and refreshingly clean; The palate explodes with passion fruit, lime, lemon and gooseberry. This is a perfect food pairing wine with interesting layers of flavor. Dry, crisp and clean with a finish that pops long past you swallow.
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