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Vintage Reviewed: 2010; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium;

Gave this to my mom as a Mothers Day Gift. It was highly recommended by the Sommelier at a local wine shop.

reviewed 6 days ago

Tetra Red

Vintage Reviewed: 2008; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Earthy; Body: Full; Finish: Bold;

So very good, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Delicious and luscious, but not a fruit bomb. It has the tannic-acidic structure and dryness to make it refined,... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

Andrew Rich Pinot Noir

Vintage Reviewed: 2011; Classification: Red; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Long;

A local wine shop manager tells me this is one they get a lot of requests for each year. Very popular around the holiday seasons the wine is light and fragrant, this deftly balanced red is juicy with... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage Reviewed: 2010; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Body: Full; Finish: Bold;

This wine will have you saying 'YUM' as it is an approachable cab that is deep garnet in color, with aromas of ripe bing cherry, dark berry and vanilla. The mouth fills with blackberry, cherry and la... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage Reviewed: 2009; Classification: Red; Smell: Spicy; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium-Full; Finish: Fruity;

Love this bottle of wine, it is so sexy! A classic Bordeaux blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon has layers of expres... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

Zolo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage Reviewed: 2010; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Earthy; Body: Full; Finish: Bold;

This is a classy Cabernet! The 2010 estate grown, sustainably farmed, high altitude Reserva has a sedate, well-defined bouquet of kirsch, cranberry, raspberry and a note of gravel. The palate is full... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

Ritual Pinot Noir

Vintage Reviewed: 2011; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Long;

The wine is round, soft and elegant, with flavors of raspberry, cherry and plums. With soft tannins and fresh acidity this wine is mouthfilling with great length. Beautiful and classy this wine is o... Read more

reviewed 16 days ago

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage Reviewed: 2012; Classification: White; Smell: Herbacious; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium;

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc is one of my personal favorites. It gives New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc a great name. Straw Yellow in color, the wine quickly fills the nose with tropical fruits of pineapp... Read more

reviewed 19 days ago

SeaGlass Sauvignon Blanc

A very good Sauv Blanc

Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light; Finish: Quick;

From California comes this wonderful and tropical Sauv Blanc. Paired this wine with a wonderful white fish (Grouper) and really enjoyed the citrus in the wine as it played nicely on the palate. More... Read more

reviewed 1 months 2 days ago

Dante Reserve Chardonnay

Nice Chardonnay

Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light; Finish: Quick;

The Dante Reserve was the house chardonnay at a wonderful restaurant on Sanibel Island, FL called Traders. This restaurant is very well known in the area for chef Mike Patnode's White Gazpacho. The ... Read more

reviewed 1 months 2 days ago

Piattelli 'Premium' Malbec

Vintage Reviewed: 2010; Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Medium;

Malbec lovers rejoice! This is a great wine. The wine is strikingly beautiful in color and your nose fills with cherry and blackberry notes. The palate fills with ripe red and black fruits. The wine ... Read more

reviewed 1 months 12 days ago

Yellow Tail Shiraz

Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Sweet;

This wine aged well for almost four years. This is a good wine for the money if you enjoy a sweeter tasting style. Lots of baked cherry flavors and hints of spice while finishing with a touch of swe... Read more

reviewed 2 months

Klinker Brick 'Old Vine' Zinfandel

Classification: Red; Smell: Spicy; Taste: Earthy; Body: Medium-Full; Finish: Bold;

This is an excellent old vine Zin! Spicy on the nose and earthy on the palate. This dark red beauty has a very pleasing but bold finish. I would love to have this with a big juicy burger, flank stea... Read more

reviewed 2 months 5 days ago

Chalone Pinot Noir Monterey

Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Medium;

Vintage 2010. This PN from Monteray is a very nice style of California Pinot. The nose fills with cherry, oak, and a hint of chocolate. This wine is lush on the palate as the velvety smooth finish ca... Read more

reviewed 2 months 7 days ago

Alexander Valley Vineyards 'Temptation' Zinfandel

Classification: Red; Smell: Earthy; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium-Full; Finish: Medium;

Vintage 2009. Nose fills with oak, chocolate, baked red fruit, and a hint of dust. On the palate the zin is fruit forward full of warm cherry flavors and a kiss of oak. The balance is in line and the ... Read more

reviewed 2 months 7 days ago

Charles de Fere 'Jean-Louis Cuvee' Blanc de Blancs

Classification: Sparkling (White); Smell: Floral; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Medium;

This was a great sparkling wine for the money. Champagne taste without the price. I strongly recommend this as an alternative if you are looking for value. The nose is full of floral notes and not a ... Read more

reviewed 2 months 12 days ago

Wild Women Wine Sangiovese

Pair this wine with a chocolare truffle for a taste sensation you will be blown away by.

reviewed 2 months 13 days ago

Wild Women Wine Black Diamond

Classification: Red; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light; Finish: Sweet;

Sweet wine lovers this is your dream come true. If you are a fan of sweet red wines with a fruity punch this is a must. Mild and fruity, this wine packs a punch with it merlot base and blackberry fl... Read more

reviewed 2 months 15 days ago

Boutari Moschofilero

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Dry;

This is a great white wine from Greece. Full of tropical fruit flavor the wine has a nice crisp and clean finish that is not overly acidic. I paired this wine and a Ahi Tuna chopped salad with a chi... Read more

reviewed 2 months 18 days ago

Paco & Lola Albarino

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Long;

This was a great wine. Medium bodied, the mouth feel was wonderful and the fruit on the wine came through with a punch. I enjoyed it with a Salmon Salad with capers, red onions, and field greens. Th... Read more

reviewed 2 months 20 days ago

Blue Nun Qualitätswein

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Dry;

This one has been around for ages and for good reason. The wine is well made and for the money, a great value at under $10. Lots of fruity flavors and not so sweet from all the residual sugar you fi... Read more

reviewed 3 months 3 days ago

Blue Nun Qualitätswein

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Dry;

This one has been around for ages and for good reason. The wine is well made and for the money, a great value at $16 for a 1.5L. Lots of fruity flavors and not so sweet from all the residual sugar y... Read more

reviewed 3 months 4 days ago

Trefethen Chardonnay

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium; Finish: Long;

Vintage 2010:This Napa Valley producer makes a beautiful golden colored Chardonnay. On the nose you find fresh apple slices with hints of almonds and flint. The palate is full of apple and tangerine w... Read more

reviewed 3 months 8 days ago

Arrowood 'Monte Rosso' Cabernet Sauvignon

Classification: Red; Smell: Spicy; Taste: Fruity; Body: Medium-Full; Finish: Medium;

Vintage 2008: An excellent cabernet sauvignon from Sonoma. A plum and cassis nose opens to black cherries. The fruit and a touch of oak splashes pleasantly in the mouth. Aged in both American and Fre... Read more

reviewed 3 months 9 days ago

Pierre Sparr One

Classification: White; Smell: Fruity; Taste: Fruity; Body: Light-Medium; Finish: Sweet;

Vintage 2010: Just in time for spring and summer. This is a very interesting and delicious blend of Muscat, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling. It has a nice mineral palate with several soft tropical fruit f... Read more

reviewed 3 months 9 days ago

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