Archive for the ‘top 20’ Category
30
Nov
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 91 points, best buy, pinot grigio, top 20. Tagged: 2007 mirassou pinot grigio, 91 point pinot grigio, california pinot grigio, pinot grigio wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Pinot Grigio, California, $10
What a great price for such a racy, tasty white; Pretty peach, honeydew, melon and light spice on a zesty palate. Clean and refreshing with racy acids that are intense and balanced. I can’t get enough of this fabulous white at such a great price. It finishes of with note’s of [...]
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21
Sep
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 95 points, chardonnay, top 20. Tagged: $20 or less chardonny, 95 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, top 20 chardonnay, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, $20
Wow, this is an amazing Chard, one of the best I’ve every had; With a beautiful nose of honeysuckle, smoke and vanilla. The palate opens with elegant mango, pineapple sorbet, vanilla, buttered toast and smokey oak that are integrated perfectly. The big fruit dance across the palate from start to [...]
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25
Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, sauvignon blanc, semillon, top 20, white blend. Tagged: 94 point bordeaux white blend, 94 point white blend, bordeaux wine tasting, california wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Bordeaux White Blend, Napa Valley, $25
I got this Bordeaux style white blend as a gift and tried to resist, but now is the time; Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend together beautifully with lush intricacy and ripe fruit. Peach, melon, Meyer lemons and creamy key lime fill the palate effortlessly. The result is balanced, harmonious [...]
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23
Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 94 points, pinot noir, top 20. Tagged: 94 point pinot noir, california pinot noir, california wine tasting, pinot noir, red wine, wine, wine rating. Leave a Comment
Pinot Noir, Carneros, $25
Beautiful and elegant and one of my top 20 wines of the year. With a silky mouth-feel of Bing-cherries, rich cola, cinnamon and spice. At the core, there’s solid extract and beautifully expressive. The finish is long and spicy and this fabulous Pinot Noir will be drinkable until 2014.
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15
Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 92 points, Cabernet Sauvignon, carmenere, malbec, merlot, red blend, top 20. Tagged: 92 point red blend, red wine tasting, wine rating chilie wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Red Blend, Colchagua Valley, $16
This red blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot and Carmenère is a full-throttled, big with edgy ripe fruit. A full mouth-feel of black cherry, blueberry, earth and spice. The finish is a blend of chocolate and fresh ground coffee that’s warm and long.
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19
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 92 points, best buy, grenache, syrah, top 20, viognier. Tagged: $2o or less syrah, 92 point syrah, best buy syrah, syrah. Leave a Comment
2005 Syrah; Columbia Valley $19
Very interesting blend of 91% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Viognier; bold and concentrated flavor profile. It roars with aromas of plum, blackberries and earth that caress the palate with black cherry, blueberry jam, and dark chocolate. A juicy and delicious finish with creamy oak and tar makes this a top 20 [...]
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8
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 92 points, best buy, grenache, shiraz, top 20. Tagged: 92 point wine, best buy red wine, grenache, shiraz. Leave a Comment
2006 Shiraz-Grenache McLaren Vale $13
This beautifully built red is a blockbuster. A refined nose of earth, vanilla, and, cassis opens up on the palate with black plum, blackberry, vanilla, and cinnamon. Silky, caressing texture with supple tannins and a long, long finish. Drink this killer red now thru 2015 and buy it by the [...]
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9
Jun
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 93 points, best buy, marsanne, top 20, viognier. Tagged: 93 point white wine, marsanne, top 20 white wine, viognier, white wine. Leave a Comment
Rhône White Blend, Central Coast, $19This is a fabulous bottle of wine, elegant, complex, rich and vibrant. It opens up with beautiful aromas of Meyer lemons, honeysuckle and citrus spice. The mouth feel is lush with notes of pineapple, nectarine, mango, papaya and mineral notes. Complex and compelling with balanced acidity and so many layers [...]
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24
May
Posted by fireontop06 in Cabernet Sauvignon, best buy, cabernet franc, malbec, merlot, red blend, top 20. Tagged: best buy red wine, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, malbec, merlot, petit verdot. Leave a Comment
Walla Walla Vintners 2005 Sagemoor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley); $40
Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon is the ’signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon for Walla Walla Vinters. This is a beautiful red blend, I got this as a gift because it’s out of my price range and I tried to save it but could not resist. 79% old vine Cabernet [...]
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16
Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in best buy, syrah, top 20. Tagged: best buy, syrah, top 20. 1 Comment
Roshambo 2005 Frank Johnson Vineyard Syrah (Dry Creek Valley); $35
Subtle and powerful, yet still restrained and refined. This beautiful Syrah is different than most Syrahs, it shows a subtle, complex blend of blackberries and bitter black cherries, cedar, tobacco, dark unsweetened chocolate, leather, fresh ground white pepper. Drink this dramatic wine now and through 2011
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