28 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 86 point, best buy 2009, chardonnay. Tagged: $10 or less chardonnay, 86 point chardonnay, best buy chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, white wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Montevina Chardonnay, California $8
Finding a good Chard at a great price is always a delight; The palate opens with pineapple, guava, pear and new oak. This full-bodied white is uncomplicated and easy drinking. Allspice and caramel come thru on a lingering. long finish
21 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, best buy 2009, merlot. Tagged: 88 point merlot, merlot, merlot wine tasting, red wine tasting, washington state merlot, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2004 Merlot Washington Two Vines $8
Lush and velvety with a beautiful nose; the palate is broad with Bing cherries, black cherry, cedar and oak. I love Merlots with undertones of chocolate and tobacco and this one does not disappoint. The finish travels far and wide with hints of white pepper and new oak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, garnacha. Tagged: 90 point garnacha, best buy red wine, garnacha wine tasting, red wine tasting, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Garnacha Calatayud de Fuego Old Vines 2007 $8
With a spicy and fruit forward nose that’s lush and ripe; The palate is broad with strawberry, raspberry, anise and new oak. The creamy texture adds structure and balance. Lively flavors of vanilla bean and licorice come through on a long smooth finish.
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