Cristobal 1492 Bonarda’03, Mendoza, Argentina

October 25th, 2005 Posted in Argentina, Dry Wines, Red Wines
Oct, 25 2005
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A nice and silky Bonarda from Argentina.

Technical Data:100% Bonarda . 20% of the wine was aged 9 months in French oak barrels.

Description:Deep bright purple color with garnet hues. Nice characterful nose loaded with berry and a soft touch of oak. Silky palate showing lots of ripe berry flavors and a touch of spice with black pepper. The finish is smooth with soft tannins and a slight bitterness.

Food Pairing & Service:This will be perfect with red meats, grilled vegetable and all kind of pasta dishes with tomato sauce. Serve at room temperature.

Score:7/10 Great Value!

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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3 Blind Moose Merlot’03, Woodbridge California, USA

October 25th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Oct, 25 2005
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Smooth Merlot from California, nice to enjoy everyday.

Technical Data:Merlot blended with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah and Zinfandel from Woodbridge aged few months in oak.

Description:Garnet red color. Dry smooth Merlot. Ripe black cherry aromas and spice. Smooth palate showing black cherry flavors, plum with a leathery texture and a touch of spice such as cedar. Very round, supple tannins and oaky flavors on the finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Easy drinking wine, could be drunk on its own or paired with mild dishes. Serve at room temperature.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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3 Blind Moose Chardonnay’04, Woodbridge CA, USA

October 25th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Oct, 25 2005
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A delicious, refreshing and slightly oaky Chardonnay.

Technical Data:100% chardonnay from Woodbridge aged slightly in oak.

Description:Straw yellow color. Dry and warm medium-bodied Chardonnay showing floral aromas and citrus fruits on the nose. The palate is focused on tropical fruits, citrus fruits and apple melted together. Long lasting finish with a touch of oak toast, butter cream and some nutty flavors.

Food Pairing & Service:Will go well with all kind of fish, seafood, also a good accompaniment for grilled chicken, veal, creamy pasta and salads. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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3 Blind Moose Cabernet Sauvignon’03, Woodbridge CA, USA

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Oct, 24 2005
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A nice and round Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy everyday.

Technical Data:Cabernet Sauvignon blended with small amounts of Syrah and Zinfandel from Woodbridge aged in French and American oak.

Description:Deep dark color. Very soft medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon blend with a velvety rich texture. The nose and palate exudes blackberry and cherry flavors, smooth tannins with a touch of spice and oak.

Food Pairing & Service:Easy drinking round Cabernet to enjoy on its own or pair with spicy food, lamb or beef. Serve at room temperature.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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Barboursville Vineyards Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon’03, Virginia, USA

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Oct, 24 2005
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Technical Data:100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak for 12 months.

Description:Deep garnet color. A medium-bodied and smooth Cabernet Sauvignon showing lots of currant aromas and herbs tones. The mouth is loaded with ripe blackcurrant and plumy flavors enticed with herbs such as mint and spice like black pepper and cedar. The finish is soft and very smoky showing oaky flavors and smooth tannins.

Food Pairing & Service:Will accompany well lasagne, beef, lamb and mild to strong cheeses.

Score:6/10 Not my Favourite from this winery!

Suggested Retail Price:$16.99

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Barboursville Vineyards Virginia Merlot’03, Virginia, USA

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, USA
Oct, 24 2005
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A silky Merlot from Virginia.

Technical Data:100% Merlot aged few months only on oak.

Description:A very supple Merlot with garnet color and pinkish hues. The wine offers on the nose lots berry’s aromas and more particularly raspberry. The palate shows Raspberry and Cherry flavors enticed with smoke and a touch of spice. Very supple and smooth tannins.

Food Pairing & Service:Will accompany well risotto and pasta dishes with tomato sauce. Will go well also with braised rabbit, grilled chicken, roasted beef and mild cheeses.

Score:6/10 Too Smooth for my taste!

Suggested Retail Price:$10.99

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Barboursville Vineyards Virginia Chardonnay’04, Virginia, USA

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Oct, 24 2005
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A nice stainless steel Chardonnay for those tired of overoaked one.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay aged in stainless steel tanks only.

Description:Straw yellow color. Dry and crisp chardonnay, quite lemony on both nose and palate. Also flavors of pear and apricot on the mid-palate and golden apple flavors on the finish. Long lasting refreshing finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will accompany well creamy pasta dishes, seafood of every kind, fishes, grilled chicken creamy cheeses and salad. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$13.49

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Man Vintners Shiraz’03, Western Cape, South Africa

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, Red Wines, South Africa
Oct, 24 2005
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A very dry and smoky blended Shiraz.

About this MAN thing, you should know that this brand is a partnership of 3 friends who decided to give to their wines a name with the first initials of their spouse’s first name…MAN is for Marie, Annette and Nicky!
The name of the wine have really nothing to do with a wine made only for men all the contrary…

Technical Data:90% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 50% of the wine was aged in French oak-barrels for 4 – 6 months, then fined and filtered before bottling.

Description:Deep garnet color. On the nose aromas of dark fruits, spice and leather. The palate is very dry and focused on ripe blackberry flavors well enticed with smoke, leathery notes and cedary spiciness backbone by a long foxy finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Goes well with Beef, lamb, game and strong cheeses. Serve at room temperature.

Score:5/10 Nothing wrong with it but not really my taste!

Suggested Retail Price:$7.99

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Man Vintners Chenin Blanc’04, Coastal Region, South Africa

October 24th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, South Africa, White Wines
Oct, 24 2005
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A wine for those tired of Chardonnay and Sauvinon Blanc!

About this MAN thing, you should know that this brand is a partnership of 3 friends who decided to give to their wines a name with the first initials of their spouse’s first name…MAN is for Marie, Annette and Nicky!
The name of the wine have really nothing to do with a wine made only for men all the contrary…

Technical Data:100% Chenin Blanc aged in stainless steel tanks only.

Description:Pale straw yellow color. A crisp, refreshing medium-bodied wine showing lemon, citrus and honeysuckle aromas. Delicious palate full of tropical fruits, fig, apricot and lime-tree flavors enticed with a slight minerality. Long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Could be drunk on its own as un aperitif during summer time. Goes well with fish, poultry and salad. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10 Great Value

Suggested Retail Price:$7.99

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Clos du Bois Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay’03, Sonoma County, USA

October 17th, 2005 Posted in Dry Wines, USA, White Wines
Oct, 17 2005
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A delicious creamy style Chardonnay from the well-know Winery Clos du Bois.

Technical Data:: 100% Chardonnay. The wine was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. Aging took place in a combination of new (44%), one- and two-year-old French oak barrels for nine months.

Description:Brilliant silver straw yellow color. On the nose the wine shows rich aromas of ripe apples and pears with hints of stone fruit and citrus. The intense forward fruit flavors are bright and juicy with ripe apples, pears and fig highlighted by nuances of toffee and vanilla. The creamy mouthfeel is a result of hand stirring the lees during barrel aging.

Food Pairing & Service:All seafood such as crab, lobster, scallops and schrimp and fish dishes.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$15.49

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