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 [...]
23 Apr
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, red wine, tempranillo, top 20 2009. Tagged: 92 point spanish red wine, 92 point tempranillo, red wine, red wine tastinh, spanish red wine, tempranillo, tempranillo wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
2005 Condado De Oriza Crianza Tempranillo $13
Beautifully integrated fruit and a great price; With a broad palate of black raspberry, plum, black cherry and leather. Rich with chewy tannins and loaded with creamy dark fruit. Amazing balance at a fabulous price is why I love Spanish wines. The finish roars thru with more dark fruit [...]
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.
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.
25 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, sauvignon blanc, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point sauvignon blanc, best buy sauvignon blanc, california sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, $13
Another fabulous Sauv Blanc with a beautiful nose of mouth-watering tropical fruit; The palate explodes with pink grapefruit, lime, lemon and fresh cut grass. With a bone dry palate and crisp acids that dance from start to finish. Clean and refreshing with a tart finish that last long and is smooth.
15 Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, riesling, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point riesling, oregon riesling, riesling wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Riesling, Willamette Valley, $21
I love this Riesling; With a zippy palate of melon, pink grapefruit, lime and green apple. This white is bone dry and a yummy lip-smacker that packs a concentrated core of tropical fruit. The finish is intense and long lasting.
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 [...]
31 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, syrah, top 100 2009. Tagged: 92 point syrah, best buy 2009, best buy syrah, california syrah, syrah wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Syrah Santa Ynez Valley 2005 $22
This Syrah has a beautiful nose of spice and dark fruit; With an intense palate of blackberry, blueberry liqueur, nutmeg and cedar. Full-bodied and bone dry with tightly focused tannins. The finish is long with hints of tobacco and toasty vanilla.
22 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, red wine, spain, top 100 2009, toro. Tagged: 92 point red wine, 92 point spanish red wine, best buy red wine, red wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Muruve 2004 Crianza (Toro); $15
Great wine, great price equals a superior value; Black plum, black cherry, earth and cola fill the palate with flavor. This red is thick and full-bodied with big tannins and tons of flavor. Fabulous wine making leads to great wine. With a full-mouth coating finish that’s long and smooth, drink now [...]
21 Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 92 points, best buy 2009, top 100 2009, zinfandel. Tagged: 92 point zinfandel, california zinfandel, wine rating, wine tasting, zinfandel wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, $24
A truly outstanding Zin that shows all of it’s noble character; With a beautiful palate of blackberry, black cherry, mocha and spicy cedar. This red is dry and full-bodied with a tannic edge. The finish is balanced and restrained with undertones of black pepper and pipe tobacco, drink now thru 2012.
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