Cabernet Sauvignon $10.95
Paso Robles, CA
0.5 stars
Dark red, cloudy, no contrast
Smelled of spicy dark fruits.
Tasted flat, no tannins. Not enjoyable. Will not buy again.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Project Paso 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon $10.95
Paso Robles, CA
0.5 stars
Dark red, cloudy, no contrast
Smelled of spicy dark fruits.
Tasted flat, no tannins. Not enjoyable. Will not buy again.
Night & Day 2007
Red Blend $14.99
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese, 4% Grenache, 4% Cabernet Franc
Produced by A to Z Winery
Newberg, OR
2.5 Stars
Dark red, cloudy. No contrast.
Smelled of raspberry, vanilla and dark fruits.
Taste was OK. Almost no tannins, and was not dry. Overall fairly forgettable, but easy to drink.
The Prisoner 2009
Orin Swift
Red Blend $35.99
51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Granache, 1% Malbec
15.2% Alcohol
Napa, CA
4.0 Stars
Deep burgundy color. Nearly opaque
Smelled of blackberries with an oak undertone.
Sweet, extremely smooth and balanced. Long luxurious finish. Concentrated fruit.
I tried the Orin Swift Papillon back in August with my sister and her fiancé. It was extremely good, probably one of the best wines I had tried all year. The Prisoner is the wine that brought Orin Swift acclaim, so I really wanted to try it for myself. It did not disappoint! Now I need to try the Mercury Head!
Clos Du Val 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon $14.99 (375 mL)
Napa, CA (Stags Leap District)
3.0 Stars
Vibrant dark red, very little contrast.
Smells like a barrel room. Overwhelming oak. Dark fruits and hint of violet.
Tastes of dried fruits, a lot of oak. Overly oak. Concentrated flavors with a nice finish.
I bought this after reading so many excellent reviews of the 2007 California cabs. The Stags Leap District in particular felt this vintage was so exceptional that they are actually selling a package of all of the Stags Leap wines. http://www.stagsleapdistrict.com/purchase_collection.php
Foxglove 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.99
Paso Robles, CA
3.0 stars
Dark rich red color, low contrast
Smells like roses, dark fruits, possibly slight licorice.
Fruit forward. medium tannins, dry, with a dry finish.
Main Street 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.99
Napa, CA
2.0 Stars
Dark Beautiful red color, low contrast
Smells sweet and flowery, violets.
Smooth but with a tart finish.
La Joya 2009
Syrah $10.99
Chile
Vina Bisquertt
3.5 stars
Very dark, luxurious color. Low contrast.
Smelled of blueberry, violets and black plum.
Notable tannins but not overpowering. Ripe and smooth. Slight pepper and black raspberry as well.
Medium bodied. Big powerful flavors.
Calathus 2007
Pinot Noir $16.99
Argentina
2.5 stars
Light red in color with notable robe. Moderate contrast.
Smells... like a Pinot! Faint alcohol also on the nose.
Tastes of cherries, but lacked dimension and complexity. Overall disappointing.
Fire Block 2005
Grenache $14.99
Australia
3.0 stars
Smells of vanilla, ripe fruits and plum. Cherry on the palate with a nice finish.
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