| Review Date: | 12/15/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Greg Norman |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Deep red, solid cabernet with lots of dark, black fruit. Medium tannins give nice feel. | |
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Wines Reviewed
Greg Norman California Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/17/2008 - 00:29.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 02/29/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Robert Mondavi |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 9/10 |
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| Notes: Sleek light red fruity pinot | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 01:19.
Ledson Alexander Valley Syrah - 2002
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| Review Date: | 02/29/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Ledson |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Sonoma |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Dark red bold drinking syrah with pepper and blackberry that will pair well with steak. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 01:27.
Kit Fox Vineyards Foxy - 2004
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| Review Date: | 02/29/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Kit Fox |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Nice dark red table wine | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 01:21.
Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001
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| Review Date: | 02/29/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Heitz Cellar |
| Vintage: | 2001 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | St. Helena |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Deep bold cabernet | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 01:22.
Cartlidge and Browne Pinot Noir -2006
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| Review Date: | 02/29/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Cartlidge and Browne |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Dark red plum flavor with a hint of spice. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 01:24.
Biltmore Signature North Coast Syrah - 2003
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| Review Date: | 01/17/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Biltmore |
| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Varieties: | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | North Coast |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: An impressive syrah with very ripe red berry fruit, plum and raisin, sweet, with a hint of pepper. | |
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Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 04:23.
Hope Estate Shiraz - 2005
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| Review Date: | 01/15/2008 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Hope Estate |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Country: | Australia |
| Region: | S. Australia |
| Appellation: | Hunter Valley |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Nice blueberry and dark fruit with a slight herbal note. Suffers a little from being overly sweet. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/17/2008 - 00:34.
Arnold Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
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| Review Date: | 12/29/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Arnold Palmer |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Napa |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Quality cabernet, nicely balanced with lots more fruit than most cabernets. Reminiscent of rasins, cherries, and lighter red fruit such as strawberries. Only hints of pepper and spicier flavors throughout and at the finish. | |
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Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/29/2007 - 21:43.
McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 12/28/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | McManis Family Vineyards |
| Vintage: | 2007 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Nicely balanced, well-priced pinot with lighter red ruby color and fruit on the nose. Nice touch of fruit blended with a touch of spice. | |
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Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/29/2007 - 16:22.
Ramsay Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 12/27/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Ramsay |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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| Notes: Nice pinot noir with lighter red fruit, although too tart and peppery for our liking. | |
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Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/29/2007 - 21:46.
Ledson Alexander Valley Ti Amo - 2002
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| Review Date: | 12/25/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$$ |
| Winery: | Ledson |
| Vintage: | 2002 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Sonoma |
| Rating: | 9/10 |
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| Notes: The fruit is very dark, and you will indeed get the occasional hint of chocolate or even oak and tobacco maybe. | |
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Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/26/2007 - 01:30.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon - 1994
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| Review Date: | 12/24/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$$ |
| Winery: | Silver Oak |
| Vintage: | 1994 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Rating: | 10/10 |
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| Notes: Extremely sophisticated and well-balanced. Big ruby red color with nice blend of fruit, smoke, and tobacco. Absolutely brilliant wine to be remembered. | |
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Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/26/2007 - 01:25.
Jack Creek Cellars Pinot Noir Kruse Vineyard - 2004
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| Review Date: | 12/19/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Jack Creek |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Rating: | 9/10 |
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| Notes: Extremely sophisticated pinot noir with lightness and sweetness, well-balanced with red fruit, violets, and a hint of spice. | |
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Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 04:56.
Three Saints Pinot Noir - 2005
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Three Saints |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Santa Maria Valley |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Deep berry and fruit flavors, slightly jammy with cherry aromas. Similar to Bella Glos Pinot Noir. | |
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Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/26/2007 - 01:34.
Anakena Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Anakena |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | |
| Appellation: | Central Valley |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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| Notes: Lighter ruby-colored pinot tasting of overly soured light fruit and berries. Medium-bodied with nice tannins, but not all that drinkable. | |
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Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/26/2007 - 01:39.
Guardian Peak Frontier - 2004
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| Review Date: | 12/10/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Guardian Peak |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Region: | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Dark red color with a nice blend of berry and floral aromas. Taste is deep red fruit, a bit jammy with a hint of spice. | |
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Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/11/2007 - 02:14.
Green Point Shiraz - 2004
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| Review Date: | 12/01/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Green Point |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Country: | Australia |
| Region: | Victoria |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Deep brick red color with lots of berry. Relatively light on the tannins and less peppery than most shiraz. An excellent, affordable wine, especially if you prefer shiraz. | |
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Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 16:21.
Pinot Evil Pinot Noir - 2005
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| Review Date: | 11/28/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Pinot Evil |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 4/10 |
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| Notes: Very poor. Overly sour with plenty of alcohol. No complexity to speak of and a little watery. A relatively inexpensive wine, but that doesn't excuse the poor quality, and the stupid name. | |
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Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 16:25.
Anakena Pinot Noir - 2007
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| Review Date: | 11/22/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Anakena |
| Vintage: | 2007 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | |
| Appellation: | Central Valley |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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| Notes: Lighter ruby-colored pinot tasting of overly soured light fruit and berries. Medium-bodied with nice tannins, but not all that drinkable. No different then previous vintage. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 02:16.
Megas Oenos Red - 2003
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| Review Date: | 11/21/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Domaine Skouras |
| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Varieties: | Aghiorgitiko, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | Greece |
| Region: | Peloponissos |
| Appellation: | |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Deep red fruit with black berry flavors plenty of smokiness. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 02:13.
Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
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| Review Date: | 11/17/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Treana Winery |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Central Coast |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Deep purple-black color with plenty of dark fruit and tannins. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 02:06.
Mommy's Time Out Garganega - Pinot Grigio - 2006
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| Review Date: | 11/17/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $ |
| Winery: | Delle Venezie Indicazione Geografica Tipica |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Gris |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Venezia |
| Appellation: | Friuli |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Light acidity with plenty of fruit and floral notes. Excellent companion to spicy dish like a Fra Diavolo. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 01:29.
Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004
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| Review Date: | 10/21/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Sterling |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Central Coast |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Deep ruby red color with nice tannins and some coffee and cocoa flavors. | |
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 01:21.
Archery Summit Arcus Estate Pinot Noir - 1999
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| Review Date: | 10/20/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$$ |
| Winery: | Archery Summit |
| Vintage: | 1999 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | Oregon |
| Appellation: | Willamette Valley |
| Rating: | 10/10 |
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| Notes: This darkly colored wine opens up with classic aromas of violets, ripe raspberries, dark cherries, carnations, cinnamon and minerals. In the mouth the wine is long and broad with an intense finish. The tannins are supple, ripe and well integrated. Loaded with true Arcus Estate terroir flavors and intense aromatics the 1999 Arcus Estate is a classic example of this estate vineyard site. - Archery Summit | |
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Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 04:20.
Brogan Cellar Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 10/20/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Brogan Cellar |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
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| Notes: Aromas of cherries, cola, spice and smoked meats, entry full with a bright lingering finish of red fruits and spice. - Brogan Cellar | |
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Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 04:23.
Ledson Sonoma Valley Reserve Merlot - 2005
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| Review Date: | 10/11/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$$ |
| Winery: | Ledson |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varieties: | Merlot |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | California |
| Appellation: | Sonoma |
| Rating: | 9/10 |
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| Notes: Deep red ruby color with well balanced fruit and some spiciness. Lingers on palate, but still very drinkable. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 15:42.
Chehalem INOX Chardonnay - 2006
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| Review Date: | 10/05/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Chehalem |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Chardonnay |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | Oregon |
| Appellation: | Willamette Valley |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
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| Notes: Nice crisp apple and fruit with a well-balanced creaminess. Not too much malolactic fermentation, making it a very drinkable Chardonnay. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 15:32.
A to Z Pinot Noir - 2006
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| Review Date: | 10/05/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | A to Z |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | Oregon |
| Appellation: | Willamette Valley |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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| Notes: Raspberries and other red fruits. Hint of asparagus, pepper and smoke. Deep red ruby color. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 15:34.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Rose - 2006
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| Review Date: | 10/05/2007 |
| Price Range**: | $$ |
| Winery: | Elk Cove |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varieties: | Pinot Noir |
| Country: | US |
| Region: | Oregon |
| Appellation: | Willamette Valley |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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| Notes: Disappointing. Nice peach and floral nose and taste, but overall a little sour and vinegary. | |
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Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 15:21.