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Zonte’s Footstep Shiraz Viognier blend

May 8, 2008 / 0 comments

From Langhorne Creek in Australia, another red blend. My wife really enjoyed this blend of shiraz and viognier, but I was just okay with it. This wine is packed with fruit and has the hint of sweetness and butteryness of a viognier. It even has some subtle pepper from the shiraz. This would be a…

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2003 Tempranillo/Shiraz Valencia “Tempra Tantrum”

April 30, 2008 / 0 comments

Yummy! Nice bite, solid red nose, this is a great wine with red, rare steak or even a meaty pizza. I have to admit, I was skeptical with a name like Tempra Tantrum, but one the first swill, I was convinced. Good solid woody, earthy nose and hints of ripe berry, this finishes very smoothly…

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La Crema 2006 Pinot Noir

January 19, 2008 / 0 comments

A very nice Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – beautiful ruby color, delicate blackberry, cherry and earthy notes, wonderfuly smooth. Mild tannins on the finish – very tolerable. Overall, I’d say this was an exceptionally smooth, well-rounded pinot. What I have a hard time discriminating is the bouquet – it’s either very simple and nonintrusive, or…

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Clos Mimi 2005 “petite rousse” Syrah

January 11, 2008 / 0 comments

Light, fruity syrah with simple bouquet. It has a light taste, ever so slightly spicy, and on the finish I could swear there’s a little mint – spearmint? This is a good afternoon before-the-barbecue red – this could go well with burgers but it’s a bit too light for the main course (or at least,…

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Black Opal Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

January 11, 2008 / 0 comments

label: “…packed with ripe black cherry characteristics and a smooth, soft taste…” This is a Cabernet that tastes very solid and mature – almost more plum than cherry. A little hint of pepper, as though there were a Cab Franc struggling to get out. Very smooth, great mouthfeel. This is a nice wine to enjoy…

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Twenty Rows – 2004 Red Wine

November 8, 2007 / 0 comments

Finally got around to trying this wine, and was I pleasantly surprised.