May 18 2008

Concannon Petite Sirah (California, 2005)

Category: Petite Sirah — Eddie @ 9:04 am

	I picked up this wine because I really wanted to try something different. I had the Concannon Pinot before and really liked it so I thought I would give this a try. I was please with the purchase and would have it again.
	$9 at Frys

Strong Cherry aromas Powerful oak and cherry with the perfect amount of sweetness A little one dimensional but very good tasting Could be a little boring after a while but it is still a good wine to drink Like watching a Temple basketball game under John Cheney…pretty much all your going to see is defense. Now granted they were very good at playing defense under him but unless you understand that there will not be any spectacular offensive plays then you could be a little disappointed.

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(2 ratings, average: 3.5 out of 5)

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Tags: $9, 3 Trophies, Concannon, Fry's, Petite Sirah

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Mar 19 2008

House Wine Blend (Washington, 2005)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 6:44 am

	This wine is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Franc from the Columbia Valley in Washington State. Overall it was not too bad. though for the price you could do a lot better than this. It tended to ba a bit on the boring side.
	$10 from Fry’s

Aromas of sulfer and dark berries Quite tart at the beginning. Hints of green apple. Simple, smooth and medium bodied. A little generic and run-of-the-mill tasting. It did not offend but did not overly excite either…a few posts back we talked about a wine being like a plain looking librarian that when she took her hair down and glasses off you said Wow ……well….this wine is like the librarian that takes her glasses off and lets her hair down and you say….Yup…still a librarian.

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Tags: $10, 2.5 Trophies, 2005, Blend, Fry's, Washington

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Mar 11 2008

Yelcho Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile, 2004)

Category: Cabernet — Eddie @ 5:09 pm

	I picked this wine up to have with some people who were going to be sitting by the fire pit at our condo this evening. My choice for it was based on finding something new and since I had not had a Chilean wine in some time I figured I would give it a shot. Outside of the high acid content I would not say that I was disappointed. I suppose it would have been much better with a meal though.
	$8.00 at Frys

Fruity but musty aroma Tastes of blackberries at first and a very slight hint of peaches Raisins and toasted oak mixed some black pepper A little more acidic than I normally like This wine is a little like dating a girl who can be very sarcastic…ya like her a lot but sometimes her sarcasm in front of others kinda makes ya cringe

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Tags: 2004, 3.5 Trophies, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Fry's

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Feb 23 2008

Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington, 2004)

Category: Cabernet — Mike @ 8:31 am

	This wine is a Cabernet from the Columbia Valley in Washington. I picked this up at Fresh and Easy but I have had it before. It can be found in Fry’s and Basha’s but the price at Fresh and Easy was the cheapest I have seen. The Two Vines line from Columbia Crest has produced many “Best Buy” and “Best Value” designations from wine aficionados.
	$6.00 Purchased at Fresh and Easy

Strong aromas of fruit that is dominated by Black Cherry Nice balance between sweet and dry with moderate tannins Cherry and oak flavors right away and a hint of cocoa on the finish Full bodied and robust A little sharp on the tongue at first but decanting led to a very soft and velvety feeling in the mouth A wonderful and enjoyable wine for the price….Like eating a burger from a charcoal grill…it is still just a burger but that charcoal grill makes it taste like so much more.

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Tags: $6, 2004, 4 Trophies, Bashas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest, Columbia Valley, Fresh and Easy, Fry's, Two Vines, Washington

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Dec 26 2007

Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2005)

Category: Cabernet — Mike @ 11:50 am

	A Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma California.This is a wine that is a favorite of Mike and Eddie. The price as combined with how well it tastes makes it a definite winner when serving this great bottle.
	$10 Purchased at Trader Joe’s and Fry’s

A dryer wine that is very earthy. Notes of cigar and leather yet it’s not overpowering. Easy to drink. So much better than its price suggests. The wine is like the girl that can make a $15.00 dress from a vintage clothing shop look like a Juicy Couture off the rack at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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(3 ratings, average: 4.67 out of 5)

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Tags: $10, 2005, 4.5 Trophies, Cabernet, California, Fry's, Sonoma, Trader Joes

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Dec 14 2007

Beringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2004)

Category: Cabernet — Mike @ 12:50 pm

	A Cabernet Sauvignon from California.
	$11

An earthy wine with a sweet start and hints of blackberries. Mellow finish. Mellow aftertaste. Average tannins. *This wine is the girl that is the safe bet…you can find her just about anywhere…she won’t let you down but she won’t overly excite you either.*

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Tags: $11, 3 Trophies, Cabernet, California, Fry's, Trader Joes

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Dec 11 2007

Rex Goliath Giant 47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir (California)

Category: Pinot Noir — Mike @ 1:13 pm

	This wine is a Pinot Noir from Monterey California. The year is unknown.
	$11 purchased at Fry’s Grocery Store

Strawberry and vanilla notes. Fruity but not sweet. Easy to drink but there is a lot to it. *This 47 pound rooster is definitely not a turkey. She is cheap enough to take out every weekend yet complex enough to keep you interested.*

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(1 ratings, average: 3 out of 5)

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Tags: $11, 3 Trophies, California, Fry's, Pinot Noir

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Dec 08 2007

337 Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2004)

Category: Cabernet — Mike @ 1:35 pm

	This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi California.The first time we had this wine was at a wine bar and we paid $30.00 for it. You could imagine our surprise when we saw it in the store for $12.00
	$12 Purchased at Fry’s Grocery Store.

A great all around wine with flavors of cherry and oak. Well rounded and great with steak but versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own. Moderate tannins. Decanting is recommended if possible. This wine is the perfect combination of a date with the prom queen and the budget friendliness of a band geek.

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(1 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)

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Tags: $12, 2004, 4 Trophies, Cabernet, California, Fry's

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