***BRASSFIELD ZINFENDEL 04-05!*** |
This is a long awaited post that I should have started about 5 months ago.Will write more later but this is my HIGHLY suggested wine. It's relatively inexpensive for how consistently good it is. EVEN ...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:33:00 GMT |
White this time- The Hermit Crab - Viognier Marsanne 2005 |
I'm normally picky on my Australians (so far), typically preferring mostly Shiraz. This one was good though, out of the norm for me. Slightly buttery - what I hear of Chardonnays but Chardonnays are t...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:27:00 GMT |
A Malbec from California? Black Mountain 2005 |
It's been awhile so I wanted to start writing reviews again...I just opened a 2005 Malbec from Watson's Grove, California - Black MountainAt first, the smell is deeper than the usual Mendoza region, a...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:20:00 GMT |
Review 5: Crane Lake Petite Sirah 2004. |
I'll post my review after Carlos since he's being a lazy ass on our page.I'll just say it was good for now.Carlos's ReviewThis wine for being labeled "Cheap" is far from tasting cheap. This 2004, with...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:37:00 GMT |
Review 7: Fontana Candida 2003 Merlot (lazzio) Italy |
Carlos's Review:For a Merlot imported from Italy, the bouquet had a plum smell, with hints of apricot, a 2nd smell, I had hints of mocha. The taste was very smooth and fruity, with a berry ta...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:27:00 GMT |
Review 6: Viu Manent - Reserva Malbec - 2006 |
Carlos's Review: Viu Manent - Reserva Malbec - 2006 - Aged in American and French Oak Barrels for at least 10 months before being bottled, it was somewhat bold in flavor, with hints of dark chocola...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:17:00 GMT |
Review 4: Clos Du Bois 2004 Zin |
Samantha's review:I waited about 1/2 hr or so after the bottle was opened cuz I brushed/ rinsed my mouth/ teeth & didnt want to spoil my review.I haven't had many Zins (started to get into them finall...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:46:00 GMT |
Review 3: Silver Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 |
Samantha's review:This wine was crap.I gave it the benefit of the doubt & decided to wait a half hour or so to get some air.Nope. The only excuse for this wine would have to have been if it was im...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:40:00 GMT |
Review 2: Malbecs Filus 05 vs Tierra Brisa 06 |
Samantha's review:Upon coming home from work tonight I was given a glass. By first smell it was light, kinda fruity, not too strong. By sip it was something very good right off the bat, however I coul...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:01:00 GMT |
Review 1: Robert Mondavi Vinetta 2005 |
We decided to do our first review on something we had no clue about.This Vinetta was 68% Cabernet Sav, 14% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot (I don't even know wtf that is) 5% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Sa...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:37:00 GMT |
