16 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 90 point sauvignon blanc, new zealand sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, white wine tasting, wine rating, wine review, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $13
Big production but oh so tasty and focused; The palate explodes with pink grapefruit, peach, lime and fresh cut grass. Racy acids help balance the core citrus flavors. This is a big fruit Sauv Blanc from start to finish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc. Tagged: 90 point sauvignon blanc, best buy sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Oops 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley); $12
I would not describe this fabulous Sauv Blanc as an oops; The palate pops with flavors of pink grapefruit, zesty lime, gooseberry and grass. Crisp, clean and perfectly refreshing with bracing acids. This white is consistent and delicious with a clean citrusy finish, drink now thru the end of [...]
7 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, albarino, best buy 2009. Tagged: 90 point albarino, albarino wine tasting, best buy 2009, spanish white wine, white wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Albariño, Rías Baixas, $14
This white is fresh, clean and lively; With a bright palate of granny smith apples, pear, melon and lemon. A refreshing balance of bright acids and a full-body makes this a stand out white. With a full mouth-coating finish of citrus and spring flowers.
3 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 90 points, best buy 2009, syrah, top 100 2009. Tagged: 90 point syrah, best buy syrah, south african red wine tasting, syrah wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Syrah, Western Cape, $13
This Syrah has so much going for it; With a broad, rich palate of blueberry, cherry, red plum and spicy oak. Well structured with ample, restrained tannins. The price makes this a stand-out red and a great value. The finish is long with a lingering undertone of earth and spice, drink now [...]
28 Dec
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 90 points, best buy, champagne. Tagged: 90 point champagne, champagne tasting, demi sec champagne tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Champagne Blend, Robertson, $16
This semi-dry sparkler from Graham Beck is a stand out; English honey, pineapple, jasmine and yeast dance on a sweet palate. A perfect sparkler to pair with spicy Asian food. With a finish that’s light and refreshing you’ll want another glass…Time to toast!
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