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Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc Nrth Coast 2011
Very nicely balanced. Good citrus acidity that doesn't overpower the fruit. $10 bttl. Can't go wrong.
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Le Dauphin De Guiraud Sauternes 2002
Recommended
Great with cheese. Slightly oily and mineral. Great sample of the best the region can do. -
Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon
Big, rich & powerful. Licorice & dark chocolate. Silky tannins. Great $11.00 bottle. Score of 7.
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Starbucks Coffee
Soft nose, light body, medium acidity, low tannins...disappointing. Not worth $11.00.
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Passion Has Red Lips
Very nice Australian blend of Shiraz & cab. Good fruit but not too jammy.
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Prim'a Toro 2009
Great nose & full body. Chocolate & cigar box notes. Firm silky tannins. Score of 7.
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Belleiuche Cotes-du-Rhone
Great $10.00 bttl. True to the region with Syrah coming through. Score of 7.
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Ysern Blend Of Regions 2007
Deep complex nose. Silly tannins. French cab like. Good acidity & fruit balance. Great for a 5 year old wine. Score of 7
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Very light & fruity. Pinot noir like. Easy drinking wine with good depth. Score of 7, $19.00. Bit high priced.
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Mollydooker The Boxer 2010 Shiraz
Too intense & jammy. Almost overripe sour cherries. Not on par with the other wines from Sparky. Score 5.
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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.