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Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $15
Producer: Duca di Castelmonte
Region & Country: Sicily-Marsala, Italy
Grape Variety: Grillo
Recommended By: Wine Tasting
Place & Date Purchased: WholeFoods, Evanston, IL - 1/31/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/22/2009
Appearance: Golden yellow; Full-bodied
Nose: Herb scent with grass
Taste: Herb and lemon, but has a perfumey type of taste
Finish: Creamy
Overall Impression: I don't really have much to say about this wine, because the only thing good about it was the finish. I don't know what it is. It tasted so much better at the wine tasting and that's why I bought it. It just wasn't as pleasant this time around. It certainly didn't live up to its name, but it would be a great name for a perfume. Maybe that's why it tasted that way...
Overall Rating: 85/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $17
Producer: Cecchetti Wine Company
Region & Country: Graton, California
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 2/7/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/21/2009
Dinner: Giordano's Stuffed Pizza
Appearance: Deep red, but slightly brown; medium bodied
Nose: Copper/Mineral scent, like a penny; a little hot
Taste: Copper and ash; almost like blood; tastes hot also, even after airing
Finish: Lingers with an ash taste and acidic; it just leaves a horrible after taste
Overall Impression: Not impressed at all. It's been a while since I have had a Cabernet that was just not good. There may be a fruit or berry taste, but I could never tell you which one. It was just overall metallic and not very good. This seriously should have been a "Critter" wine.
Overall Rating: 70/100
Overall Value: *.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2008
Price Range: $12-20
Producer: Bodega's Colores Del Sol
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: WineClub
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 1/5/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/20/2009
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad
Appearance: Deep, brilliant cherry red; medium-bodied
Nose: Sweet and fruity; blackberry with a hint of vanilla
Taste: Oakey and chocolaty; fruity blackberry with a bold kick
Finish: Lingers and then smoothes
Overall Impression: I have found another awesome Malbec that I would love to have again! I bet it would be better with red meat and even as a good stand alone wine. It was delicious with a great bold and fruity taste! I wouldn't use an aerator on this wine though. It makes it too tart.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $15 (Gift)
Producer: Angel Paulucci/La Posta Vineyard
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Birthday Gift from Amanda Bell
Place & Date Purchased: Chicago, IL - 2/24/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/13/2009
Dinner: Apart Inc. 4-Cheese + Pepperoni Pizza
Appearance: Deep dark purple; full-bodied
Nose: Blackberry and raspberry scent
Taste: Light sweetness with berries; bold kick
Finish: Smooth with a warm finish
Overall Impression: I have a feeling that this would be a great summer Malbec. This Malbec had delicious variations with the berries, the smoothness and the boldness.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $15
Producer: Cecchetti Wine Company
Region & Country: Graton, California
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 2/7/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/7/2009
Appearance: Brilliant; Medium-bodied; pale, almost clear
Nose: Clean & floral with a hint of honey and apple
Taste: Crisp, clean, lite, buttery with green apple taste
Finish: Lemony lingers, but not acidic
Overall Impression: This is a great, sweet Chardonnay that isn't too overpowering. I love the crispness and fruit taste!
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: N/A
Price Range: $16
Producer: Bisol
Region & Country: Valdobbiadene, Italy
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: In Fine Spirits, Chicago, IL - 4/5/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/5/2009
Appearance: Very bubbly & brilliant; straw yellow
Nose: Fruity and floral scent; lite, yet has that bubbly sharpness
Taste: Green apple and pear; crisp and clean
Finish: Cherries and sweetness, but not too acidic
Overall Impression: Delicious! I don't think you can go wrong with some Proseccos. I would definitely get this one again. This is the perfect wine to bring to a Sunday Brunch with friends. Also, it has a great value, so you can't go wrong with that. It has the perfect combination of fruit, flowers and sweetness.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
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