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Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $11
Producer: De Bortoli
Region & Country: Bilbul, Australia
Grape Variety: Vat 4, Petit Verdot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/10/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/29/2007
Appearance: Very dark burgundy
Nose: Raspberry aroma; oak spice scent
Taste: Hot, slightly bitter and acidic
Finish: Lingers...and not in a good way.
Overall Impression: I was not very impressed, but others that have tried it definitely liked it. I probably should have let it breathe more.
Overall Rating: 71/100
Overall Value: *.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Geyser Park Winery
Region & Country: Geyserville, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery - 12/21/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/23/2007
Appearance: Deep red; almost purple
Nose: Hot, yet spicy scent; light hint of fruit
Taste: Smooth and sweet; you can definitely taste the cherries
Finish: Taste just lingers and coats the mouth
Overall Impression: The scent throws you off because you think it's going to be a hot wine, but it was delicious. It was very good with Havarti cheese. I would definitely get this one again, but more for me. I wouldn't want to share this at a party!
Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $20
Producer: Nottingham
Region & Country: Napa County, California, USA
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/15/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/18/2007
Appearance: Light ripe cherry
Nose: Light fruity aroma
Taste: Smooth and round
Finish: A soft hotness with a slow fade
Overall Impression: This was an excellent and surprisingly good Pinot. It was mellow and went well with food
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $14
Producer: Capolan Winery
Region & Country: Graton, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/15/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/11/2007
Appearance: Very dark maroon
Nose: Spicy aroma
Taste: Weak. Almost watery
Finish: Watery, plain and not very full
Overall Impression: I didn't find this was very enjoyable. The bottle's label on the other hand is very colorful and distracts you from thinking this may be a bad wine.
Overall Rating: 70/100
Overall Value: *.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $11
Producer: Nobilo Wine Group
Region & Country: Auckland, New Zealand
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Sample at Dominick's Grocery
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 11/21/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/11/2007
Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: Crisp apple with a touch of grapefruit
Taste: Fruity, citrus, tart, a little lemon flavor
Finish: Crisp, clean aftertaste; cleans the palate
Overall Impression: Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not a white wine person. Christie Nyssen actually drank the majority of this bottle and the words she used were, "I love it!"
Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $14
Producer: Jean-Luc & Marie-Lise Dorthe
Region & Country: Rhone, France
Grape Variety: Viognier
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/10/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 11/17/2007
Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: Light, apple scent
Taste: Apples & pears with a perfume taste
Finish: Smooth that sits on your tongue
Overall Impression: It was light, but not very crisp; it wasn't too sweet either. Discovered that it's very bad once it becomes flat.
Overall Rating: 87/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $14
Producer: Vina Ventisquero - Root: 1 Wines
Region & Country: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/10/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 11/13/2007
Appearance: Deep red
Nose: Citrus aroma, spicy & strong
Taste: Way too strong! Way too hot!
Finish: Bitter; it has a bite that lingers
Overall Impression: This wine is dubbed as the people of Evanston, IL favorite. I have some questions for the people of Evanston and that's...WHY? May make for a good sangria but alone, it's not good. It was just too strong and too much. I may revisit this wine and see what would happen if I let it breathe a little more.
Overall Rating: 71/100
Overall Value: **/ 5 Stars
Vintage: 2003
Price Range: $20
Producer: Cascina Chicco
Region & Country: Canale, Italy
Grape Variety: Anterisio (white)
Recommended By: Alex w/ WineStyles
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 11/10/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 11/10/2007
Appearance: vibrant gold
Nose: Fruity, pear scented and healthy aroma
Taste: Very clean and smooth
Finish: Crisp, fresh and relaxed
Overall Impression: I thought it was a very good white. It wasn't too sweet and it had a clean after taste.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: ***.75 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $13
Producer: Ravenswood Winery
Region & Country: Sonoma, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 10/31/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/31/2007
Appearance: Very dark, ruby red
Nose: Spicy aroma
Taste: Smooth, yet crisp
Finish: ...
Overall Impression: It's not bad, but I've definitely had better. I'm not a fan.
Overall Rating: 74/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Hahn Winery
Region & Country: Soledad, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/15/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/23/2007
Appearance: Very thick red
Nose: Spicy aroma
Taste: Very hot; maybe should let this one breathe more
Finish: Slightly acidic; plenty of tannin
Overall Impression: I don't think it's worth the price. The taste is more harsh than bold.
Overall Rating: 76/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Axis Vintners
Region & Country: Graton, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/15/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/18/2007
Appearance: Deep red; slightly opaque
Nose: Light & fruity
Taste: Very flavorful and smooth
Finish: Coats your tongue smoothly
Overall Impression: Great! Enjoyed the smoothness and the fruit flavor.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $12
Producer: Mirassou Winery
Region & Country: Modesto, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago - 10/06/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/15/2007
Appearance: Red, yet slightly transparent.
Nose: Fruity, but the alcohol is strong. Very hot.
Taste: Light & Fruity, but not smooth.
Finish: Very harsh. Hot.
Overall Impression: It was okay. It wasn't bad for the sale price of $8
Overall Rating: 76/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $20
Producer: Clos LaChance
Region & Country: San Martin, California, USA
Grape Variety: White Wine
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 09/22/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/08/2007
Appearance: Clear, light yellow
Nose: Light, fruity aroma
Taste: Very sweet, crisp
Finish: Smooth
Overall Impression: The wine has a nice, clean taste.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $10
Producer: Cosecherus y Criadores
Region & Country: Oyon Castillo, Spain
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Recommended By: WineStyles
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 09/22/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/02/2007
Appearance: Dark, blood red
Nose: Fruity, not overpowering
Taste: Sweetness that lingers
Finish: Clean and sweet
Overall Impression: Good. Would make an excellent sangria
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Clos LaChance
Region & Country: San Martin, California, USA
Grape Variety: Red Table Wine
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 09/22/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 09/24/2007
Appearance: Deep, dark red
Nose: Floral
Taste: Bold, yet smooth
Finish: Taste lingers, then disappears completely
Overall Impression: The taste is overall very full. Not bitter and has a nice finish.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
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