Peju Province Estate Bottled Zinfandel, Napa 2004

Peju Winery

Zinfandel $27.99
Napa Valley
4.5 stars

This is spicy and dry on the nose with dried red fruits, warm maple, nutty and chocolate notes. There are also some nice spicy and tannic explosions right before the clean finish. I noticed as the wine sat and breathed, the finish softened and cinnamon notes became more dominant. This is a lovely entertaining wine. I can imagine many guests loving this wine's aproachability and many wine snobs loving this zinfandel's complex flavor finish combinations.

I give this wine 4.5 star rating for it's drinkability and strong dedication to satisfying my craving for unique spicy personalities. Cheers to Peju's 2004 Zinfandel, a sultry, spicy new wine friend of mine : ) Thanks mom, for the birthday gift!

Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Sean Minor 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99

Napa Valley

2.5 stars

Slightly dry, tart with some tannins. Very fruit forward. Dry finish with some wood overtones.

Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Clos du Bois 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon $18.99

North Coast

3 stars

Mild subtle flavors. Black cherry with light plum.

Sagelands Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Sagelands 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon $13.51

Columbia Valley

2.5 stars

Smells of plum. Taste is tart like tart cherries. mellow and smooth finish.

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Avalon 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Napa Valley

3 stars

Smells of slight vanilla. light, with cherry flavors. Slightly dry/bitter aftertaste.

Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Columbia Crest 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.00
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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.