20 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, white wine tasting, white wnie, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Chardonnay Alexander Valley $15
Beautifully complex citrus aromas delight the nose; The palate pops with Granny Smith apples, bosc pears, pineapple and toasty oak. Full-bodied, complex and richly elegant that maintains it’s intense citrus flavor from start to finish. Honeysuckle and sweet caramel come thru on a long lingering finish.
15 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point sauvignon blanc, new zealand sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, white wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $15
This Sauvignon Blanc is clean, ripe and pure; the palate pops with pink grapefruit, zesty lime, guava and stone. Medium-bodied with lots if zippy acids and clean flavor profile. It finishes off with notes of kiwi and creamy key lime, buy this one by the case.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
1 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, fume blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point fume blanc, best buy fume blanc, california fume blanc, fume blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2007 Fumé Blanc Sonoma County $13
With a beautifully expressive nose of fresh citrus and smoke; The palate pops with white peach, guava, apricot and burnished wood. The body is full with a refreshingly citrus profile throughout. With a finish that’s clean and crisp with undertones of smokey, toasty wood, bravo!
27 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, malbec. Tagged: 91 point malbec, best buy malbec, malbec, malbec wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Malbec, Uco Valley, $19
Another lush, fruit forward red from Argentina; Red plum, Bing-cherries, licorice and spice lushly fill the palate with flavor. This Malbec is well balanced with the oak integrated in every layer. With a beautiful mouth-feel and a delicious long finish with hints of toasty oak and spice.
26 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 91 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay, top 100 2009. Tagged: 91 point chardonnay, best buy chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, $15
Nutty, ripe tropical fruit and big oak creates a beautiful flavor profile; Rich mango, lime, green apple and minerals dance on the palate. Clean, crisp and dry with beautiful oak woven throughout. With a broad finish and well integrated acid that finishes ripe and elegant.
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