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What are We Drinking? Blogcast 88

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Australia w. Justin McDonald Part 1

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What are We Drinking? Blogcast 87

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Finger Lakes Riesling - Part Two

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Finger Lakes Riesling - Part One

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What are We Drinking? Blogcast 86

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The Mourvedre Podcast - Part 2

Tasting Notes for The $100 Challenge

 


El Nido - 2003 - Jumilla, Spain

Retails at $110
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A
Aroma:  Wow...Outrageous, Blackberry Syrup, French Toast
Taste:  Dark Berry, Big Dark Fruits
Body:  Big and Full
Finish:  Excellent Fruits...Length was Crazy.

Place: 1st Place


Peter Michael - La Carriere - Chardonnay - U.S.A.
Retails at $100
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A-
Aroma:  Carmel, Apple, Lemon, Oil, Hints of Oak
Taste:  Brown Pear, Soft Lemon, Minerality, Saline
Body:  Full
Finish:  Oak, Fennel, Soft Fizzy Acidity, Long Finish

Place: 2nd Place 


Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere - St. Emilion Grand Cru

Retails at $100+
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Coffee, Currant, Earth, Toast
Taste:  Currant and Plum
Body:  Med
Finish:  Still a bit of Tannin grip...Mouth Drying

Place: 3rd Place


Poggio Antico - Brunello - Italy

Retails at $110
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Cherry, Tobacco, Leather
Taste:  Cherry, Slightly Tart, Fresh Earth
Body:  Lush, Silky
Finish:  Gripping' Tannins

Place: 4th Place