Posts Tagged ‘red wine tasting’

2007 Misiones de Rengo Cuvee Carmenere 92 points

 

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 [...]

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2004 Columbia Crest Merlot 88 points

 

2004 Merlot Washington Two Vines $8
Lush and velvety with a beautiful nose; the palate is broad with Bing cherries, black cherry, cedar and oak. I love Merlots with undertones of chocolate and tobacco and this one does not disappoint. The finish travels far and wide with hints of white pepper and new oak.

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2007 Vina Santa Ema 89 points

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2007 $10
The Cabs from Chile keep getting better and what a great price; The palate opens with black cherry, blackberry, raspberry and burnished oak. Medium-bodied and jam packed full of flavor with balanced tannins. The finish is light with vanilla and earthy cedar coming thru.

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2006 Vina Robles Jardine Petite Sirah 94 points

 

Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, $25
Gorgeous! Beautiful inky purple color with tons on spice on the nose. The lush palate opens with black plum, currant, blueberry and spicy new oak. Full-bodied with restrained tannins and amazing balance. With chocolate, leather and white pepper coming thru a long and lush finish. If you can buy a [...]

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2006 Villa Pillo 93 points

 

Toscana Borgoforte 2006 $12
A beautiful red blend with heady aromatics; The palate is lush blend of black cherry, currant, blackberry and anise. Full-bodied with restrained tannins and a silky mouth-feel. With a long and beautiful finish with hints of leather and vanilla.

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2007 Bodegas Ateca 90 points

 

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.

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2007 MAN Vintners Shiraz 90 points

 

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.

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2004 Muruve Crianza 92 points

 

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 [...]

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2006 Chaman Gran Reserva Carmenere 89 points

 

Chaman Gran Reserva 2006 Carmenere
Big, ripe fruit right out of the bottle; With a rich palate of blackberry, black plum, cassis and earth. This red is balanced with mild tannins and undertones of charred oak throughout. with a heady finish that’s smooth and long with hints of oak, drink now thru 2010.

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2007 Bodegas Luzon Luzón 91 points

 

Red Blend, Jumilla, $9
This red blend of Monastrell-Syrah is dynamite for $9 or $19; With a smokey palate of blueberry, black cherry, tobacco and bacon. Big fruit throughout with a nice spicy edge and a beautiful mouth-feel. The finish is long and spicy with herbal undertones, drink now thru 2012.

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