Chateau Saint-Leon ‘Emotion’ 2007 ~ Minervois
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The Wine Connoisseur
Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2008
Wine Tasting
A moderate table wine from Chateau Saint-Leon of Badens, Aude. A first it is a little tart on the palate, but once its been ...
The Schizophrenic Nature of Bordeaux Blend Minor Components: Hahn Estates Cabernet Franc 2006 and Deen De Bortoli Vat 4 Petit Verdot 2006
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winewaves
Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2008
Wine Tasting
There are six varieties allowed in Bordeaux red blends. On the left bank, Cabernet Sauvignon is king; whereas Merlot rules on ...
Four Vines "Old Vines Cuvee" 2006 Zinfandel
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Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2008
Wine Tasting
This is a perfect "Party Pour". ...
Yangarra McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Shiraz 2005 Wine Review (NW)
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The Wine Cask Blog
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Wine Tasting
Tasting notes:
Nose of ripe blackberry, raspberry, and chocolate
Rich, smooth, and full-bodied on the palate
Plush finish with berry jam, currants, and notes of herb and spice
This is a huge, ripe wine. It has extremely ripe fruit flavors and layers or rich berries throughout. ...
Wine Writer Gone Wild
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Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008
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Wine Business
Have you ever noticed that big time wine writers and wine reviewers rarely make fun of themselves and their profession, despite the fact that when you back up and really observe what reviewers do, it's kind of funny: The lengths...
Domaine du Vieux Vauvert Vouvray, 2007, Loire, France
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[Spittoon] Full Postings
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Wine Tasting
Bedell Cellars' 2005 Musee Gets 90 Points from the Wine Specator
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LENNDEVOURS
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Wine Tasting
I've been tough on the Wine Specator in the past (and I'll likely continue to do so) but maybe they are coming around to Long Island wines. One can certainly hope, can't he? Cellarette beat me to the punch, but...