Alex Latzka
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Secreto De Viu Manent Carmenere 2011
$12. Smooth easy drink, a little light
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Joseph Handler Riesling 2012
$5. A tad sweet for my taste, but an easy drink
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Darkhorse Chardonnay 2010
Recommended
Only 6 bucks from trader joes. Smooth and caramely -
Whispering Oaks Winery Riesling
$20. From a small MN winery owned by a family friend. The Riesling was my favorite. Uses washington grapes
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Raymond Merio Pinot Noir
$18. Very smooth. Interesting flavors. Cherry, licorice
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Panilongo Merlot Malbec 2011
Cheap, but bitter and spicy and not well balanced. Unpleasant mouthfeel
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Panilonco Syrah Gran Reserva 2010
Recommended
$9 from trader joes. Great, rich buttery wine for the price -
Frei Brothers Reserve Pinot Noir 2010
$23. Not my favorite RRV pinot. Light on the palette. Black cherry. Acidic
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Altos Del Plata Malbec 2011
$15. Nicely balanced. Cherry. Oaky spice
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Back Story Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
$15
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Trapiche Malbec 2011
$11. Smoky, cherry
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Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot 2009
$15. Very nice aroma, soft mild entry, finishes peppery. Solid wine, but lacking in richness relative to my preferred merlots
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Cambria Julia's Pinot Noir 2010
Recommended
25 dollar range... very nice pinot... a good fruity acidity, nice spice, and full flavor -
Beringer Pinot Noir 2010
Decent, can do better for 10 dollars though