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The Mourvedre Podcast - Part 2

The Results for Heat #2

 


First Place

Kim Crawford - Sauvignon Blanc - 2006 - New Zealand
Retails at $15
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A-
Aroma:  Citrus, Fresh Cut Grass, Celery Juice 
Taste:  Creamy, Bright, Grapefruit, Green Pepper
Body:  Crisp but not overly Acidic
Finish:  Grapefruit, Melon, Green Apple, Lemon

Recommendation:  Buy It...It's a Winner!


Second Place

Trevor Jones - Virgin Chardonnay - 2005 - Australia

Retails at $13
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A-
Aroma:  Muted Green Apple, Lemon Oil
Taste:  Lemon Oil, Apple Sauce...(Stevo:  Gourmet Apple Compote)
Body:  Medium-Full
Finish:  Green Apples w/ a hint of nutmeg

Recommendation:  A Very Close 2nd Place - BUY IT!!!


Third Place

Morgante - Nero d'Avola - 2005 - Sicily

Retails at $15
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Ripe Strawberries, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Mulling Spice
Taste:  Red Berries w/ Vanilla and Spice
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Long...Berries to Cinnamon 

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Fourth Place

Quinta de Rorizo - 2005 - Douro, Portugal -

(35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 35% Tina Borroca, 1-% Tinto Cao)

Retails at $14
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C+
Aroma:  Musty, Smoky, Floral & Berries
Taste:  Rustic, Raspberry, Vanilla, Oak
Body:  Medium-Full, Teeth Grabbing Tannins
Finish:  Chalky, Spice

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Fifth Place

Dragon's Hollow - Chardonnay - China

Retails at $12
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C-
Aroma:  Almost Non-existent Lemon & Apple
Taste:  Lemons & Apples
Body:  Soft and Flabby
Finish:  Sourness, Least Pleasant Aspect of Wine

Recommendation:  PASS ON IT!!!!