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08.02.2013:
What are We Drinking? Blogcast 88

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Australia w. Justin McDonald Part 2

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Australia w. Justin McDonald Part 1

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What are We Drinking? Blogcast 87

05.10.2013:
Finger Lakes Riesling - Part Two

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Finger Lakes Riesling - Part One

03.29.2013:
What are We Drinking? Blogcast 86

03.01.2013:
The Mourvedre Podcast - Part 2

Tasting Notes for Roses & Chilled Reds

 


Etude

2004 Pinot Noir Rose - Napa Valley, California

Retails at $20
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Dried Strawberries, Rose Petal, Orange Zest
Taste:  Bright Berries, Watermelon, Spice
Body:  Crisp, Acidity, Soft Tannins
Finish:  Citrus, Dried Cherries, Spice

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Cuvaison

2005 Pinot Noir Rose - Napa Valley, California

Retails at $20-$25
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C
Aroma:  Strawberries, Slight Floral, Not Overly Aromatic
Taste:  Citrus, Light Berries
Body:  Very Crisp
Finish:  Citrus Pervades, Soapy

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Pax

Mostly Syrah with a good dose of Grenache - Somona, California

Retails at $25 to $30
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C+
Aroma:  Pinot Like, Floral, Cherried, Spice
Taste:  Kirsch, Nutmeg, Oak, Saline
Body:  Medium, Mouth Watering
Finish:  Ripe Raspberry, Soapy

Recommendation:  Buy it...Great looking bottle too.


1+1=3

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose - Penedes, Spain

Retails at $10 to $15
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Strawberry, Dark Cherry, Floral
Taste:  Cherries, Berries, Apple
Body:  Tannic, Minerality
Finish:  Flavorful

Recommendation:  Buy it.  It's a bargain


Peju

2003 Provence - 23%Cab. Sauv, 20% Merlot, 7% Syrah, 45% French Colombard

Retails at $20 to $25
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C+/B-
Aroma:  Raspberry Syrup Poured in Kirsch
Taste:  Just like it smells - Raspberry Syrup Poured in Kirsch
Body: Soft, Syrupy, Slight Crispness  
Finish:  Sweet Fruit

Recommendation: Buy it.


Cakebread Cellars

2004 Rubaiyat - 79% Pinot Noir, 11% Syrah, 10% Zin - Napa Valley, California

Retails at $25
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B-
Aroma:  Cassis, Oak, Raisins
Taste:  Cassis, Currant Liquor, Oak, Cinnamon
Body:  Med-Full, Soft
Finish:  Sweet Fruit, Oaky, Spice, Bitter, Soapy

Recommendation:  Buy it.