May 23 2008

Tin Roof Merlot (California, 2005)

Category: Merlot — Mike @ 7:43 pm

	This is a merlot from Tin Roof. We had this wine with steak on the grill to celebrate the end of the teaching year for Eddie.
	$8 from Costco

Subtle mint and smoke in the smell. Bold and robust. Tastes of prune straight from the bottle, but after decanting more of a plumb taste. More dry than sweet A bit tart on the finish Bold and in your face….like Like the drunk guy at the hockey game…he is loud but at the same time some of the things that he says just crack you up and you hate seeing him thrown out. Our recommendation is that you try this wine out. It may not be for everyone but for someone it will be a very good time.

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(4 ratings, average: 3.75 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 2005, 3.5 Trophies, California, COSTCO, Merlot, Tin Roof

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Apr 03 2008

Foodies Cabernet Sauvignon (California, 2005)

Category: Cabernet — Mike @ 6:36 am

	This is a Cabernet Sauvignon from California
	$8 at Cost Plus World Market

Strong floral aromas. Smooth and rounded with good body with tastes of plum and dark berries. Easy to drink with soft tannins. I was really surprised by this wine. I think the packaging lowered my expectations for some reason, but it turned out to be pretty decent. This wine was like going to a movie that you know nothing about, not expecting anything much and then being quite surprised by the quality and depth. Not a Oscar winner, but certainly worth seeing.

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(4 ratings, average: 3.75 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 3.5 Trophies, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cost Plus World Market

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Feb 27 2008

Calina Merlot (Chile, 2006)

Category: Merlot — Eddie @ 7:00 am

	This is a Merlot I picked up from Fresh and Easy on the way home from work. I was planning on having a nice burger on the grill and was looking for a decent wine to go with it. The bottle really stood out to me for some reason and I was compelled to pick it up.
	$8.00 From Fresh and Easy

Heavy aromas of alcohol Very acidic and harsh in the mouth Slight flavors of oak and berries The alcohol taste kind of masked the fruit and overpowered it *This wine is kinda like kissing a good looking girl who has bad breath…something about the bottle attracted me but once I tasted it I knew that I would not want to go there again.*

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(1 ratings, average: 5 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 1 Trophy, 2006, Calina, Chile, Fresh and Easy, Merlot

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Feb 13 2008

Ecco Domani Cabernet Merlot (Italy, 2004)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 6:49 am

	This is a Cabernet Merlot blend from Italy with 53% Cabernet and 47% Merlot.
	$8 Purchased from Bashas.

Notes of blackberries in the bouquet. Smooth and mild tasting but also a very flat. A medium finish with hints of spice and mild tannins. This is the Budweiser, or Molson of wine. It has been mass produced and marketed so as not to offend anyones taste… kinda like listening to the latest boy band… You know who they are and what they sing but once you hear one of their songs you wonder why you did not change the station.

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(1 ratings, average: 1 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 1.5 Trophies, 2004, Blend, Cabernet, Italy, Merlot

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Jan 23 2008

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot (California, 2005)

Category: Merlot — Mike @ 6:49 am

	This is a Merlot from the Robert Mondavi Private selection. It is very common wine that can be found just about anywhere. We picked this up on short notice and had it with sausage and peppers.
	$8 Purchased at Safeway.

Hints of toasted oak and red berries in the aroma. Sweet off the start Fruity with berry flavors. Slightly tart with moderately high tannins. Mild strawberry finish. Simple but decent. Kind of reminiscent of watching reruns of Friends. You enjoy it but it does not excite you and you wish something else was on.

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Tags: $8, 3 Trophies, California, Merlot, Robert Mondavi, Safeway

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Jan 15 2008

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages (France 2006)

Category: Gamay — Mike @ 7:20 am

	This wine is a Gamay Noir from the Beaujolais region in east central France. Beaujolais is a sub-region of the larger Burgandy region in France, and is known for producing fruit forward and light wines. Nearly all of the wine produced in the Beaujolais region is of the Gamay grape variety. This wine is very common in the US and can be found at almost any store.
	$8 from Trader Joes.

Strawberry bouquet. Light and dry with moderate tannins. Easy to drink with a very short finish. Not complex, simple. This wine is like that song you hear and enjoy right away. After a while though it gets a little boring, because it’s not layered with intricacies that take multiple listens to hear. It still is nice to play once in a while though because it does have a good rhythm.

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(1 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 2006, 3 Trophies, Burgandy, France, Gamay Noir, Louis Jadot, Trader Joes

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Dec 20 2007

Panilonco (Chile 2005)

Category: Blend, Malbec, Merlot — Mike @ 9:52 am

	This wine is a Merlot/Malbec blend from Chile.
	$8

Citrus, grapefruit. Very pungent, bold. Spicy and a little peppery. Lots of tannins. Decanting highly recommended. Very good wine and there is a lot to it. *A good wine with a lot going on…drinking it is kinda like watching the game and trying to pay attention to your wife talking to you about changing the color scheme of your kitchen.*

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(1 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)

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Tags: $8, 2005, 3 Trophies, Chile, Merlot/Malbec

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