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Faithful Hound Mulderbosch 2008
Great S African Claret. All the traditional grapes. Great nose & richer fruity body. Good value $23. Score 8.
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Crios Syrah Bonarda Mendoza 2011
Not much on the nose. Jammy , a bit high on acidity, tannic and short lived. Mediocre at best. Score of 5.
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Frei Brothers Pinot Noir 2009
Dark cherries, earthy and very tannic. Good not great, specially for the price. Score of 6.
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Lopez Noceti 1919 Malec 2010
Not bad for a $10 bttl. Intense & a bit 2 dimensional. Good every day wine Good soft tannins & lots of fruit. 6.
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Catena Malbec 2010
Recommended
Soft cherry nose. Rich & jammy with silky tannins and good acidity. Very easy drinking along or with grill meats. 8 -
Atteca Old Vines 2009
Very nice bttl of Garnacha. Full body with lots of fruit and firm tannins. Needs food to fully enjoy. $14.00. Score 7.
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Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
True to the winery. Full body, big Cab with great valance of fruit, acidity & firm tannins. Score of 8. $16.
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El Coto Rioja 2010
Very nice rose. Grenache & tempranillo Dry & fruity with light acidity. Great $10 buy. Score of 7.
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The Spanish Quarter Chardonnay 2010
Very tropical nose. Bright acidity with a hint of residual sugar. Almost German in style. Very easy drinking. Score 7.
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Steltzner Vineyards Napa Valley 2009
Surprisingly French in style. Big but not as fruity as expected. Well balanced. Score 7.
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Mapema Malbec Mendoza 2009
Very dark & concentrated. Cigar box & cocoa aromas. Firm tannins & good acidity. Needed to breath. Score 7.
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Sebastiani Chardonnay 2009
Soft honeydew nose. Ripe melon & pineapple with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Low acidity. Score of 6.
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Deliella Nero d'Avola 2001
Great nose. Licorice on the tongue almost sweet followed by a hit of acidity that cleanses the palate. Easy going wine
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Agua De Piedra Gran Seleccion Malbec 2010
Very fruity with light tannins and good acidity. Very easy drinking wine. Score of 7.
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Horse Heaven Hills Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Very soft nose of black cherries. Dark chocolate palate soft tannins & low acidity. Long finish. Score of 7.
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Bielsa Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2009
Some interesting green. Dark fruits & firm tannins. Nice tobacco & chocolate finish. Very intense. $10 value.
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Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Simple, easy drinking CA Cab. Lots of black cherries. Very fruity. Not much on the finish. Good $10 everyday Wine. 6
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Artesa Pinot Noir 2007
Delicate & earthy nose. light body with soft dark chocolate notes. Very soft tannins & modest acidity. Very clean. 7.
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Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches 2009
Soft & smoky nose. Crisp grapefruit palate with soft buttery finish. Delicate body. Score of 8.
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Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine 2009
Recommended
Great Cab-Merlot blend. Rich nose, full body, silky tannins & long finish. Could be a much pricier cab. Score of 8. -
Grand Vin De Chateau Latour 2008
Very approachable for such young wine. Acidity masked some tannins. Rich & long finish.