Valley of the Moon 2007
Zinfandel $14.99
California
3.0 stars
Beautiful maroon color, with good clarity and no contrast.
Spicy on the nose with a lot of alcohol. Slightly rosey.
Tastes peppery and concentrated. Very bold with a dry long finish
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sola Fred Red Blend 2008
Sola Fred 2008
90% Carignan, 10% Grenache $9.99
Spain
3 stars
Medium red color, low contrast
I have very little notes for this wine.
Spicy after the intial burst of flavor. Need to retaste as our notes are lacking! Judy likes this wine.
Meridan Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99
Napa Valley, CA
2 stars
Relatively light color for a cab. Low Contrast
Smells of dark berries and spiciness.
Diluted Cherries, Tannins with a short dry finish. Underwhelming wine
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Aquinas 2007 (produced by Three Loose Screws)Cabernet Sauvignon $13.99
Napa Valley, CA
2.5 stars
Purple color with low contrast
Smells of vanilla and violet.
Spicy, quite a bit of tannins.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Lander Jennings Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Lander Jennings 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99
St. Helena, CA
1.5 Stars
Moderate clarity, deep red color with very little contrast.
Smelled smokey, dark red cherries and another dark fruit I could not identify. Also smelled tar-like which reminded me of a Barberesco. Not a very floral wine at all.
As it was not floral, it also lacked flavor. Wine was somewhat sour and watered down. Masked flavors and a short uninspiring finish. Not recommended.
Artezin Zinfandel 2009
Artezin 2009
Zinfandel $14.99
Mendocino, CA
2.5 Stars
High clarity, deep dark red color. Very little contrast.
Smells strongly of alcohol, which is typical for a zin. Cherries and ripe red fruits.
Spicy and tangy fruit flavors, medium bodied with a short forgettable finish. Tannins were very strong throughout, so we decanted the bottle. It did reduce the sharpness of the tannins, but didnt really improve the wine much.
Trapiche 2008
Trapiche Oak Cask 2008
Malbec $9.99
Argentina
3.5 Stars
Medium dark red, hint of orange color. Medium clarity, low contrast.
Smells of cedar, and alcohol.
Flavorful, concentrated fruit flavors. Great finish with notable tannins.
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