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| Bodegas y Vinedos Tapiz Mendoza |  | akira | 8/17/2010 11:16:34 AM |
| A very easy to drink, fruity cab with very little tanin. The predominant flavors are dark berries, especially blueberry and raspberry. There was also a nice punch of super ripe plum. The color matches the flavor and is a very deep ruby. Overall, a very enjoyable wine. |
| Ravenswood Winery Teldeschi Vineyard |  | qman22 | 8/16/2010 9:02:21 AM |
| A pleasant zinfandel, but not spectacular. It was bold with some cherry and plum flavors, but a little too earthy for my taste. I've had cheaper zinfandels that I like better. I wouldn't buy again. |
| Chateau Quinault-L'Enclos St.-Emilion L'Enclos |  | qman22 | 8/16/2010 8:54:55 AM |
| I was really impressed with this wine. It had enough age that its tannins were soft and supple and was bursting with light berry flavors with a dry oak backing. Definitely ready to drink now. Picked it up for $20, which seems like a pretty good price. |
| Peju Napa Valley Estate Bottled | | NES Tek | 7/15/2010 8:49:57 AM |
| After having this bottle stored away for quite some time I figured I should enjoy it. I was packing for my buddy's (Akira) wedding and wanted something nice to help get an early start. This wine was amazing! The nose gave off bright red berries. It had a velvety texture on the tongue. big bursts of jam, tart cherry, and a slight bit of herbs filled the palate. Best part about it? We still have one more bottle stored away. Mmmmm! |
| SIEUR D’ARQUES Toques & Clochers - Crémant Toques & Clochers |  | NES Tek | 7/13/2010 12:59:37 PM |
My wife and I grabbed this at a BevMo 5 cent sale. My only regret...I only grabbed two bottles! Normally sold at $20/bottle, we essentially got them at $10/bottle. We open a bottle this past weekend and immediately loved it!
The look was a light pale straw color. It was very pleasing with good, tight bubbles. At first I was a little scared. There was almost no nose of it. The bouquet was nearly non existent. But, knowing that the nose doesn't tell it all, I gave it a sip. BLAM! A blast of flavors in my mouth. My first thought was fresh sourdough bread with granny smith apples on it. Then there were floral aromas, light, dry fruits, and a slight toasty note. This was very bright on the palate. A very good dryness to it. This would pari very well with a sweet dessert.
Would I say this is 4 stars at $20/bottle? Probably not. There are better deals out there for that price. This review is based off of paying the $10 bottle. For that price this is a great deal! I would recommend this wine to anyone why likes sparkling wines. |
| Domaine Chandon Chardonnay Brut | | akira | 6/6/2010 8:32:11 PM |
| This is a very nice sparkling wine. It has tons of bubbles and the aroma is slightly yeasty and citrusy. The flavors are buttery smooth with a crisp citrus aftertaste and some hints of peach. Overall, an excellent sparkling wine that I will definitely enjoy again. |
| Howell Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | | qman22 | 5/25/2010 3:56:02 PM |
| This wine wasn't bad, but I expected more. The retail on this bottle was $60 and I picked it up for $20... I'm really glad I didn't pay $60. This was a rather dry wine and it had more of an acidic bite than I would have liked. It tasted younger than 7 years old; however, it improved greatly once it got a little air. |
| Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne NV | | akira | 5/23/2010 10:41:11 PM |
| I really like this Champagne. The bubbles are plentiful and the color is cliear pale yellow. The flavor is a bit tart with some nice vanilla and citrus. The aroma is crisp vanilla. This is definitely a classic Champagne in my mind. It is a little pricier than I would normally purchase, but I do enjoy it on occassion. |
| Kendall-Jackson Kendall Jackson California Vintner's Reserve | | qman22 | 5/23/2010 7:06:21 PM |
| This was a delicious cabernet. It wasn't too dry and had some nice berry, cedar, and spice flavors... very balanced. Definitely a wine I want to have around. Even if your not a big cab drinker, you can enjoy this one. |
| Burrell School Vineyards 2006 Pinot Noir - Principal's Choice | | NES Tek | 5/11/2010 9:34:48 AM |
| Burrell School is such a great winery! And with a few of my friends being members I get the side benefit of tasting a lot f their wines. This one akira busted out for us to enjoy with some cigars. It had a dark color, with lots of legs. It was a little hot on the nose; there's definitely some alcohol in this. the nose also had cherry and a slight earthly smell. The taste though, oh, so smooth. Both red and dark berries. Also tasted cherries and chocolate. Great balance with good tannins. This is just a great wine all around! |
| Cosentino Winery Cosentino "The Cab" | | NES Tek | 5/11/2010 9:14:55 AM |
| This cab stands up to the reputation of Cosentino. It has a beautiful, dark, ruby color.A little swirl and sniff provides the nose with lost of dark berries, current, and licorice. The mouth feel is full, solid, and velvety. A slight taste of anise is supported by good spice and cherries. This was well balanced and had very good tannins. You might want to bring this out to your next B.B.Q., because people are going to love it! |
| Seghesio Family Vineyards Seghesio Sonoma County |  | qman22 | 4/28/2010 9:28:08 AM |
| This is hands down my favorite Zinfandel. It is elegant, with a smooth texture and vibrant fruit and berry flavors. I picked this up for about $24, though this wine can be a little difficult to find at times. I have a bottle that I plan on letting sit a couple of years. |
| Castle Rock Winery California | | qman22 | 4/19/2010 11:01:38 AM |
| This merlot is from Mendocino County and is a decent value wine. I picked it up for $7, marked down from $11. It was fruity tasting with many hints of berries, but was too tart for my tastes. Though it mellowed out some, once it got a little air to it. |
| Bogle Vineyards Winery California | | akira | 4/17/2010 7:44:09 PM |
| The color is a beautiful deep ruby color. A little blueberry on the nose and dark berries and plum. The flavors are also subtle with the blueberry really coming through along with some mild tannins. A really drinkable wine, but not very complex. A good wine for anytime drinking. |
| Black Box Wines Cabernet Sauvignon | | NES Tek | 4/14/2010 5:02:35 PM |
This is a great California cab, hidden a little black box of goodness. This is a very classic cab with a rich, dark color. The nose provides a lot of dark fruit, some earth, tobacco even. The taste was a burst of fruit, a little black tea, and a slight hint of oak. The finish was not long, but not short. Over time ( a few days, a week) the wine showed more character and improved on what flavors it had already.
It has been a while since I had this, so this is from memory. I 'll get another box soon and update my review accordingly. |
