Monday, March 30, 2009

Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Columbia Crest 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.00
Grand Estates, Columbia Valley

3.5 stars
Very quick burst of flavor to start. Hints of cranberry with a slightly dry finish.

Inman Family Pinot Noir 2005


Inman Faily 2005
Pinot Noir $45.00
Olivet Grange Vineyard, Russian River Valley
3.5 stars

Well balanced. Smooth and mild. Woody/nutty with faint rich fruit flavors. Flavor comes on fast then disappears only to return to the tongue for finish.

Villa Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Villa Mt. Eden 2005
Modesto, California
Cabernet Sauvignon $14.49
2 stars

Straw-like organic smell. Dry wine with a dry finish as well.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Casa Lapostolle - Cabernet Sauvignon 2006


Casa Lapostolle 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99
Rapel Valley
3.5 Stars

Nice fruit forward flavors. Spicy on the nose, not so on the tongue. Raspberry , Blackberry, Cherry with fruity finish. Wet yet minerally. Well Balanced.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Mirassou Pinot Noir 2007


Mirassaou 2007
Modesto, California

Pinot Noir
$11.99


2.0 stars

Light red color. Soft subtle flavors. Extremely light, almost watered down.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Sterling Pinot Noir 2007


Sterling central Coast 2007

Pinot Noir

$12.99


3.0 stars

Smalls of cashews and dried fruits.

Tastes of granny smith apples, fresh grass, cranberry. Finishes with a salty dry flavor.


Wine is tangy with a rush of fruit flavor, plum/melon and a nutty dry and salt finish.

Estancia Pinot Noir 2006


Estancia Monterey 2006
Pinot Noir
$16.99
3.5 Stars

Hints of dried red fruits on the nose. Nuts, straw and damp soil contribute to the aroma.
Tangy start, citrusy and acidic, sweet on the palatte lighter fresh red fruits linger through the finish.
Slow finish, well balanced wine.
Pairs well with any meat or alone. Nice wine for casual drinker or wine lover.