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May 23 2008

Tin Roof Merlot (California, 2005)

Category: MerlotMike and Eddie @ 7:43 pm
Tin Roof Merlot (California, 2005) 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
Three and a Half Trophies
  • 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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May 11 2008

Catena Malbec (Argentina, 2005)

Category: MalbecMike and Eddie @ 4:40 pm
Catena Malbec (Argentina, 2005) This is a Malbec from the Mendoza region in Argentina.
$18 from Costco
Three and a Half Trophies
  • Spicy aromas with a hint of marmalade.
  • Oak flavors with higher tannins.
  • Decanting is recommended.
  • Tastes of dried cherries.
  • Like a person who floats around from one group of friends to another group of friends….they come and go as they please and you never know when they are going to show up… but when they do show up, they are usually pretty fun to hang out with.
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May 06 2008

Boarding Pass (Australia, 2005)

Category: ShirazMike and Eddie @ 9:30 am
Boarding Pass (Australia, 2005) This wine is a Shiraz from South Australia.
$15 from Costco
Four Trophies
  • Smells like green apple.
  • Very rich and creamy mouth feel.
  • Full bodied.
  • Peppery and bold with a great finish.
  • Looking at the label we did not expect much from this wine. It was kinda like going out on Halloween and expecting those little bite size candies that you usually get……but…every once in a while you run into that house that that gives you the full size candy bar….now that is exciting!!
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Jan 19 2008

Gordon Brothers Merlot (Columbia Valley, Washington 2005)

Category: MerlotEddie and Mike @ 8:34 am
gordon-brothers-merlot.jpg This wine is a Merlot from the Columbia Valley of Washington. This wine was a great little find. I noticed that Wine Spectator gave the 2005 91 points; but the 2006 had not been rated yet. As I looked through the box containing all the Merlot I only saw the 2006….but to my delight as I was about to give up I found a 2005 at the bottom. If you can find this we would recommend trying it. We are also planning on going back and picking up the 2006; so be on the lookout for that review.
$14 at COSTCO
Four Trophies
  • Very Rich and rustic
  • Scents of leather and wood
  • Very masculine and earthy in aroma
  • Initial burst of black cherries in the the taste fading into a more rugged woody flavor
  • Nicely balanced and structured
  • Moderate Tannins but decanting smoothed it out some.
  • This wine is a warm fireplace on a snowy Christmas morning. Friends can gather around it while it gives off a warmth that makes everyone feel comfortable and happy to be there.

   
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