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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

The Results for Heat #6

 

First Place

Tabernero - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002- 
Chincha Valley, Peru
Retails at $10
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B-
Aroma:  Berry Jell-O, Kirsch
Taste:  Ripe Berries, Kirsch Liqueur, Cherry Rhubarb
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Kirsch, Licorice

Recommendation:  Buy it under $10


Second Place

Miolo Family Vineyard - Merlot - 2005 -

Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil

Retails at $12
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C+
Aroma:  Oak, Plum, Eucalyptus, Mocha
Taste:  Tart Under-Ripe Fruit, Green Coffee Bean
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Licorice, Tannins Really Kick In...

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Third Place

Bodegones Del Sur - Tannat - 2003 - Juanico, Uruguay

Retails at $13
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  D+
Aroma:  Powdered Kool-Aid, Flintstone Chewable Vitamins 
Taste:  Stewed Fruit, Tart and Caulky
Body:  Soft - Astringent  
Finish:  Short - Gripping Tannins

Recommendation:  Pass on this


Fourth Place

Chateau Euxinograde - Riesling - 2005 - Bulgaria

Retails at $13
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: D
Aroma:  Fig, Floral, Lemon Tart
Taste:  Green Apple Cider, Lemon
Body:  Flat and Soft
Finish:  Lime

Recommendation:  Pass on it. 


Fifth Place

Budaherz - Blaufrankisch - 2006 - Kunsag, Hungary

Retails at $6
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: D-/D
Aroma:  Band-Aid left in a Juice Box, Lik-m-aid
Taste:  Raspberry Kool-Aid, Strawberry Nehi, Apricot 
Body:  Medium, Somewhat Rich
Finish:  Short and Syrupy

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Sixth Place

Vila Marija - Pinot Grigio - 2004 - Slovenia

Retails at $12
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: F
Aroma:  Oxidized, Very Oaked
Taste:  Almost Fizzy Up Front, Pineapple, Sour Grape, Lemon/Lime 
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Beer like, Soft Fizzy Acidity

Recommendation:  Pass on it...Big Time!