15 May
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, carmenere, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point carmenere, best buy red wine, carmenere, carmenere wine tasting, red wine rating, red wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Misiones de Rengo Cuvee Carmenere $19
The nose is intense with lush aromas of deep, spicy blackberry jam and toasted oak. With a spicy complex palate of black plum, black plum, hazelnut and dark chocolate. I love this red because of it’s elegance and refinement with amazing balance. The finish is long and smooth with [...]
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.
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, [...]
8 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, gewurztraminer. Tagged: 91 point gewurztraminer, gewurztraminer wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Handley 2007 Gewurztraminer $16
With a nose of Jasmin and zesty orange that’s pure and refined; The palate explodes with flavors of lime, white peach, melon and narcissus. Balanced acids and refined flavor profile that creates a beautiful white wine. The finish is long with spicy citrus fruit to the end.
7 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 94 points, best buy 2009, pinot noir, top 20 2009. Tagged: 94 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, pinot noir, pinot noir wine tasting, top 20 2009 pinot noir, wine rating, wine tasting. 2 Comments
Cambria 2006 Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir $20
This Pinot is absolutely gorgeous with a nose of sweet fruit and light spice; With a silky palate of cherry, strawberry, pomegranate and cinnamon. The profile is dry and silky with amazing complexity and balance. Each glass this Pinot gets better and better. The finish makes this red even [...]
6 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, pinot noir. Tagged: 91 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, pinot noir, pinot noir wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Wente 2006 Reliz Creek Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco); $19
With sweet aromas of Bing cherries and vanilla bean leading to a lovely palate of red currant, black cherry, cola and light spice. Light-bodied and a silky mouth-feel that is well balanced and polished. The finish is light but still jam packed full of fruit and toasty [...]
5 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 93 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay, top 20 2009. Tagged: 93 point chardonnay, best buy chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, top 20 2009 chardonnay, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Cambria 2006 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay $20
This is a fabulous Chardonnay with a tropical, smokey nose; With a beautiful palate of grapefruit, orange blossom, pineapple and vanilla custard. This Chard has a big, fat, creamy mouth-feel that is layered perfectly and expertly balanced. The crisp finish is full of spice oak and creamy caramel that’s long [...]
2 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, syrah. Tagged: 91 point syrah, california syrah, syrah wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Syrah, Santa Barbara County, $20
A lush nose of dark fruit and pepper brings about a fine Syrah; With a silky palate of black cherry, currant, vanilla and black pepper. The tannins are firm and well structured with ripe fruit from start to finish. With an elegant, long finish that has notes of vanilla, pepper and [...]
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