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Tom Eddy "Napa" 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon

Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed — 29 Aug 2008 19:49:21

For those of you looking for an elegant Napa Cab, look no further. ...

A Choice of Two Reds

andrew — 29 Aug 2008 14:15:38

What I should have been concerned with was folding the pastry up and over to retain the heavily (overly!) mounded filling. Instead my concerns rested with wondering if the meat would cook fully in he suggested time and which of...

2006 Martínez Payva Tempranillo Ribera del Guadiana

MillieHunter — 29 Aug 2008 13:15:44

From the winery: "This estate, scattered with Roman remains, is in Alange, just 18 km from Merida. A region of gently rolling clay
hills, warm climate and lingering light. Vineyards located at an average height of 520 m (1500+ ft), with a continental climate
influenced by the ocean breezes. This is the ALVEAR family's new venture and latest challenge in Extremadura. The venture combines the goal of making quality wines from exceptional soils with the experience handed down throughout generations at Alvear's wineries. Knowledge about ageing and making wines is being applied to a new
project based on quality, tradition and respect for the land. The knowledge passed down from generation to generation through the family is being used for this exceptional vineyard - Syrah reaches its potential in Extremadura (Ribera del Guadiana). The Senorio de Alange Syrah is an exquisite example of what is attainable from this grape if the process of winemaking is carefully controlled. Dark violet ruby colour. Bright and clean. Spicy balsamic aromas with plumy and earthy notes. Great flavour intensity, revolve around blackberries and black plums, freshly cracked black pepper. Nice tannins, good complexity, smooth and silky texture."

Rapitla Nero d'Avola 2006

dustinjacobsen — 29 Aug 2008 11:46:18

Vintage 2006
Wine Spectator - On Line - May 1, 2008 - Wine of the Day / 86 points - Wine of the Day

"Shows lemon peel and milk character. Full and fruity, with good acidity and a medium finish. Inzolia, Grecanico and Catarratto."

Vintage 2006
Wine Spectator - May 31, 2008 - 86 points - Buying Guide

"Shows lemon peel and milk character. Full and fruity, with good acidity and a medium finish. Inzolia, Grecanico, and Catarratto."

Vintage 2006
Dallas Morning News - October 3, 3007 - Wine of the Week - Wine of the Week

"Like someone speaking softly to get your undivided attention, Regaleali whispers delectable mineral, floral and citrus aromas to draw you into a glass of effusive apple, pear and lemon zest flavors cheered on by bright and lively acidity. The Tasca d'Almerita estate is in Sicily, the island perched at the toe of the Italian boot, where they grow the three indigenous grape varieties used in this wine. It was made to showcase the fruit, so enjoy it while it's young with a tuna salad."

Vintage 2006
Wine Advocate - December 2007 - 88 points - Great Values from Italy

"The 2006 Regaleali Bianco (40% Inzolia, 30% Grecanico, 20% Cataratto) is a fresh, perfumed effort redolent of sweet, honeyed fruit with excellent length and fine balance. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2009."

Chateau Des Annereaux Bordeaux 2003

dustinjacobsen — 29 Aug 2008 11:23:41

LALANDE DE POMEROL
2003 Vintage - BLIND TASTED in August 2006

Hervé Pennequin
C - Reddish hues, medium intense ruby. N - Liquorish cherry and plum, smoky and tobacco. Deep plummy with earthy. P - Earthy, spices, card wood box, liquorice, violets. Quite firm in finish. Acidity refreshing, even if quite high.

Mark Slater
C - Excellent clarity, fine density, lovely brick, blood red. N - Interesting, herb spice bouquet, fine, quality aromas of some elegance, good intensity with complexity. P - Bright, clean fruit, average flavor expression, very well balanced, medium long end. Very tasty wine.

Andreas Larsson
C - Clear, medium deep ruby. N - Deeply fragrant, flowery, wild berries, almost Burgundian-like aromas, attractive elegance. P - Elegant and polished, refined, integrated tannins, soft fruit and a good length. Very good Bordeaux !

Teresa Perez
C - Clean and brilliant, deep, dark cherry red. N - Ripe fruit, pharmaceutical notes, wood on end. P - Light attack, quite silky, lightly astringent, reasonable quality flavors, moderately good balance, medium finish.

Yoichi Sato
C - Good clarity, dense with attractive legs, vivid red, slightly evolved rim. N - Wet soil, attractive aromas very typical of clay soil, very fine quality bouquet with excellent maturity and great intensity, delicate complexity. P - Tender, supple attack, Merlot par excellence. Round, deep flavors, fresh and elegant, very fine balance, lovely mouthfeel, very good length and long persistence. Supple, round wine with delicious Merlot expression. Excellent wine.

Giuseppe Vaccarini
C - Clean, dense, ruby, garnet. N - Fruited, very fine quality aromatic expression, good intensity. P - Quite round, but tannic, medium body, balanced, medium finish. Slightly bitter at end.

Dyer Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2004

Winegeeks Wine Reviews — 29 Aug 2008 11:01:36

Megclemans posted a review:

A new and little winery from the Diamond Mt. region. The Dyers' are both winemakers, Bill for Sterling Daimond Mt Cab, Dawnee for Chandon. Both with over 20 years of experience. This is what a Cabernet Sauvignon should be. Full robust dark cherry, leather, dusty finish and understated oak. There is none of the California overripe and jammy fruit that so many have gone towards. It is lovely to finally have a California Cabernet Sauv that speaks to what they once were and a price that is shocking for the quality in the bottle. This is definetly a wine for those who lend toward an older style or remember when before so many started tasting and feeling the same. This wine pairs well with ribeye and spagehettei and meatballs. It is also ageable for at least the next 8-10. Note that it needs to be decanted otherwise it takes two days for this wine to really shine.

Rating: 4.35 / 5.00

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling 2007

futureworldleader — 29 Aug 2008 09:54:24

Tried it with some california roll brown rice sushi. Does not match.

I can see the grapes when I inhale this wine. They are plump, glistening, pale green...

The wine has a great breath and settles well on the palate. Smooth almost silky on the tongue.

I might have to give this another star.

De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

dustinjacobsen — 29 Aug 2008 09:48:34

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, this concentrated Cabernet has ripe, smooth tannins that fill the mouth.

The De Martino family has been producing wine in Chiles famous Maipo Valley for almost 70 years. The wines reflect the areas terroir, resulting in big, rich, extracted flavor. Delicate use of oak adds complexity, but the strength of De Martino wines is in their fruit. These wines are concentrated and elegant, each with a distinctive personality.

"Spicy, fresh and quite vibrant," exclaims Decanter Magazine.

"Inky ruby. Primary, grapey aromas of blackberry and candied plum. Youthful and tightly wound, with pure, sweet cassis and dark cherry flavors nicely supported by solid tannic structure. This should be interesting in a year or so."
-International Wine Cellar

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

dustinjacobsen — 29 Aug 2008 09:31:21

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Other wineries come and go. Raymond remains, offering solid Napa Valley Cab at a fair price. Its a dry, elegantly structured wine, rich in sweet fine tannins, and offering up complex, delicious flavors of freshly picked ripe blackberries, spicy cassis, baked cherry pie and smoky oak. Drink now through 2015". (06/08)

Château Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux Blend 2006

dustinjacobsen — 29 Aug 2008 08:50:34

Intense ruby color. Red fruit and raspberry on the nose. The attack is pleasant and the finish marked by rich polyphenol and lingering fruit. The wine can be enjoyed now or kept for 3-4 years.

Vina Robles "Edna Ranch" 2007 Chardonnay

Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed — 29 Aug 2008 07:59:53

This wine finished in fourth place in our recent blind tasting of Chardonnays. ...

French Rabbit Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays d'Oc Petit 2006 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00

Concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark plum and pepper fill this ripe red. Offers plenty of medium-grained tannins midpalate, with lots of smoke, meat and spice on the finish. The 1-liter volume comprises four 250ml containers. Drink now through 2011. 2,000 cases imported.

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2007 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00

Bright and fruity, with lemon and mineral aromas and just a hint of flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with lots of lemon and light mango character and a fresh finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.

Jermann Venezia-Giulia Vintage Tunina 2006 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00

Really complex, with apple tart, apricot, lavender, hints of cream and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and character. There's masses of spicy mineral and fruity character, yet this is refined and balanced. Gorgeous. Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and Picolit. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported.

Brancaia "Il Blu" 2005 Italian (Tuscany) Red

Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed — 28 Aug 2008 16:20:10

This opaque very dark purple wine opens with a mild black cherry like bouquet. ...

Llano Estacado che 2007

toolrunner — 28 Aug 2008 11:14:43

Pear and citrus

Billi Billi Shiraz 2003

macinsetex — 28 Aug 2008 10:53:48

Appealing in its complexity. Oak. Peppery. Ripe raspberry. Juicy plum and fruit. Chewy. Addresses and fills the palate forthrightly but is not a ripper. Departs smoothly with good/suitable Tannin.

Bianchi Winery "Signature Selection Edna Ranch" 2006 Chardonnay

Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed — 28 Aug 2008 08:20:43

Bianchi is on a roll with the KensWineGuide. ...

Brancaia "Tre" 2005 Italian (Tuscany) Red

Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed — 27 Aug 2008 17:19:30

This very dark purple wine opens with a pleasant cherry vanilla like bouquet. ...

Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola 2004

cyberstolz — 27 Aug 2008 17:06:17

Excellent wine for the price