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The Vine Yard Cabernet Franc (Washington, 2007)

Eddie — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:40:32 +0000

	This is a Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla Wines in Washington.
	$8 from Fresh & Easy

Strong alcohol aroma with a berry background. Harsh in the mouth pre-decanting. Mellows out some after decanting for some time, but still very one dimensional. Undertones of vanilla. Generic and manufactured overall making it a somewhat boring wine. Ordinary and generic tasting… Sort of like a little boy who gets a transformer action figure bit it does not transform… Sure it is still a transformer, but it does not do anything… disappointing.

Sagelands Vineyard Four Corners Cabernet (Washington, 2006)

Mike — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:30:32 +0000

	This is a Cabernet from the Columbia Valley in Washington. We really enjoyed the Merlot from the same winery so we were really looking forward to trying this wine when we spotted it on the shelf.
	$12 from Total Wine

Aromas of earth and deep dark berries Soft and smooth in the mouth Strong tannins in the finish giving it a tart cranberry taste Interesting yet unrefined. Like a sports car that is a little too loud both in engine sound and color…it may put some people off yet who knows…in a few years it has the potential of being a classic…

Wrangler Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington, 2004)

Mike — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:53:04 +0000

	This was a review that we did between periods of the 2008 season opener of the Phoenix Coyotes. We thought it would be a good bottle to commemorate the occasion.
	$10 at Bashas

Hints of mint and and a slight scent of alcohol in the aroma Flavors of prunes at first Medium to long finish with hints of clove Red apple on the tip of the tongue Really interesting wine with a great label….but not really what you expected. It is like picking up a video that you have never heard of before but the cover looked interesting. While it may not have been the best movie, you stil enjoyed if because you got it on video and did not spend a fortune seeing it in the theater.

Columbia Crest Two Vines Vinyard 10 (Washington, 2006)

Mike — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:04:21 +0000

	We’ve reviewed the 2005 vintage of this wine already, and because it was such a great wine for the price we couldn’t pass up the 2006 vintage as well. Once again we were not disappointed as this wine proved to be excellent once again.
	$8 at Bashas

Sweet strawberry and spice in the aroma Tastes of vanilla and rich berries flavors Overall very smooth and easy drinking Great balance with just the right amount of tannins and sweetness This wine is the perennial playoff team… always very competitive… always able to put together a team that goes deep into the playoffs year after year. Pick this wine up, you won’t be disappointed… it’s a winner!!!

Waterbrook Melange (Washington, 2005)

Mike — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:27:10 +0000

	This wine is a Melange from Washington. This Melange is a blend that contains Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. We ended up with this bottle by accident. We had another bottle of wine but when we opened it up the cork was destroyed and part of it disintegrated away. So what were we to do but go to the store and get another bottle. We found this one on sale from its original (perhaps inflated) price of $19 so we figured we might as well try it.
	$12 from Bashas.

Light aromas of spices and red berries. Mouth feel is very smooth and silky. Cherries on the tip of the tongue Dark chocolate and oak towards the end Medium finish A very good tasting and easy drinking wine. Refined and complex with enough characteristics to keep you interested. Like hanging out with the cellist of the New York Symphony. You know that you may not have a whole lot in common with her but you imagine that she would be very interesting and deep.

Pine & Post Merlot (Washington, 2006)

Mike — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:51:16 +0000

	This wine is a Merlot from Washington. We each had this wine on separate occasions and we both liked it a lot. I had mine with some friends from our condo while we had cigars and all my friends really liked it as did I. That being said…..the second time I had this wine was tonight and for some reason it did not appeal to us as much as it did before. It was much to light to go with the meal we had and found it was easily overpowered.
	$7 from Fresh & Easy

Very light and subtle aromas of fruit. Bold cherry off the start, but disappears quickly. Light plumb tastes in the finish. Overall mouth feel is very light and watery. A bit mundane overall but not a bad wine for sharing with friends on a summer day. It is kinda like going to the movies with your sister….sure you may have a good time with her and enjoy the show but it still is a movie with your sibling.

Primarius Pinot Noir (Oregon, 2006)

Mike — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:00:17 +0000

	This is a Pinot Noir from Fresh & Easy. The bottle states that this is an an Oregon Pinot, but it was actually bottled by a winery in Washington.
	$12 from Fresh & Easy

Very transparent and light in color. Earthy aromas. Very good mouth feel, silky on the tongue. A hint of blackberries. Black cherry tastes with a short finish. This wine is the NBA in the late 90′s… it has a lot of redeeming qualities (M.J. is still in the league after all). It is still worth your time… but really it’s too watered down with not enough going on… it could have been much better if it were more focused.

Chateau St. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington, 2003)

Mike — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:19:48 +0000

	This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.
	$13 from Fresh & Easy

Anise and wood in the aroma. Tastes of woody oak and dark berries Very earthy, leathery flavors and aromas Decanting with a filter is recommend as there is some sediment. Very Earthy and comfortable…like walking into your grandfathers library and he is sitting there by the fire. there is a distinguised air about it and it makes you want to linger there for a long time.

House Wine Blend (Washington, 2005)

Mike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:44:38 +0000

	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.

Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington, 2004)

Mike — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:31:02 +0000

	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.

Gordon Brothers Merlot (Columbia Valley, Washington 2005)

Eddie — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:34:21 +0000

	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

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.

Sagelands Vineyard Four Corners Merlot (Columbia Valley 2003)

Mike — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:25:43 +0000

	A Merlot from the Columbia Valley in Washinton.
	$17 Purchased at The Wine Rack

Very smooth, easy. Inexpensive wine that tastes much more expensive than it is. Great bouquet. Bouquet is fruity but taste is much more mild. *This wine like the girl that has everything…looks, easy to get a long with, great personality…and she loves sports. Pick up a bottle of this and you will thank us later.*