RAVENSWOOD - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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

BIN 36 - MERLOT

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

AXIS - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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

MIRASSOU - MERLOT

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

COLLABORATION - WHITE WINE

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

INFINITUS - TEMPRANILLO

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