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Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Francis Coppola - Diamond Collection
Region & Country: Geyserville, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 02/07/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/10/2008
Appearance: Black red; extremely dark
Nose: Spicy aroma
Taste: Spicy, yet mellow
Finish: Mellow and warm
Overall Impression: I really liked this wine. It is a great after dinner, sit down and chat with friends type of wine.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: ???
Price Range: $15
Producer: Biltmore Estates
Region & Country: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Grape Variety: Red Wine (Blend of Sangiovese and Merlot)
Recommended By: Jamie Carroll
Place & Date Purchased: Jamie's Wine Studio, Galena, IL - 01/20/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/06/2008
Appearance: Very dark red
Nose: Soft and sweet
Taste: Very smooth and fruity
Finish: Good full flavor
Overall Impression: I REALLY LIKED THIS WINE! <--- Notice the capital letters? It had such a pleasant taste and Biltmore is definitely going down as one of the vineyards I would like to visit.
Overall Rating: 98/100
Overall Value: ***** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: McLaren Vale
Region & Country: Australia
Grape Variety: Grenache
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 01/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/04/2008
Appearance: Purplish red
Nose: Extremely hot aroma
Taste: Very fruity, smooth and sweet
Finish: Warm and spicy
Overall Impression: I really liked it. It surprised me and I would definitely get it again.
Overall Rating: 94/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2002
Price Range: $20
Producer: Anthony Terlato
Region & Country: Chianti, Italy
Grape Variety: Rosso Red Wine
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 01/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/30/2008
Appearance: Nice, dark red
Nose: Fruity, yet slightly hot
Taste: Fruity, citris, but too sugary
Finish: Tangy and sour; slightly bitter
Overall Impression: I think it's a little tart. It's a good sipping wine if you want something to take your time with. I think it would be good with spicy food. I also think the price is steep for the taste.
Fun Note: While drinking this wine, I was playing the SNL Edition of Trivial Pursuit.
Overall Rating: 85/100
Overall Value: ** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2002
Price Range: $14
Producer: Bodegas Salentein
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 12/16/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/28/2008
Appearance: Nice, deep garnet
Nose: Sweet hot with a scent of oak and herbs
Taste: Dry; oak flavor
Finish: The dryness lingers
Overall Impression: I find this to be a good dinner wine.
Overall Rating: 93/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: ???
Price Range: $9
Producer: Stone Cliff Winery
Region & Country: Port of Dubuque, Iowa, USA;
Grape Variety: Spiced Apple Wine
Recommended By: Stone Cliff Winery
Place & Date Purchased: Stone Cliff Winery, Port of Dubuque, IA - 01/20/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/24/2008
Appearance: Golden yellow
Nose: Sweet; smells of mulling spices
Taste: Soft, sweet and tastes like apple cider
Finish: Coats the tongue and is very sweet
Overall Impression: This is mostly a dessert wine.
Fun Note: When we went to Galena, IL for a weekend vacation, we crossed the river to go to this winery. There, they give you the option to drink it warm or chilled.
Overall Rating: 82/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Luigi Bosca
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 12/14/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/23/2008
Appearance: Deep Cherise red
Nose: Fruity, yet hot
Taste: Very spicy; acidic and peppery
Finish: Warm aftertaste
Overall Impression: I really did enjoy the spice and the warmth of it. I liked the boldness.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $22
Producer: Frei Brothers Reserve
Region & Country: Sonoma, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
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Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 12/21/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/22/2008
Appearance: Deep, thick red
Nose: Raspberry and oak scent
Taste: Juicy fruit flavors
Finish: It bites at first, but smooths out afterwards
Overall Impression: I enjoyed this wine very much. I would definitely get it again and recommend.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $10 (Gift)
Producer: Jorge Ordonez
Region & Country: Calatayud, Italy
Grape Variety: Red Wine
Recommended By: Gift given by Tom Shure w/ Elite Appraisals
Place & Date Purchased: 12/14/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/13/2008
Appearance: Deep red
Nose: Hot, black pepper, spicy
Taste: First hot and then spicy; slightly acidic
Finish: Nice fruity and smooth aftertaste
Overall Impression: Even though it started off a little hot, the spiciness of it was great. The finish of it was good too.
Overall Rating: 89.5/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $16
Producer: Sterling Vineyard
Region & Country: Sonoma, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 01/05/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/05/2008
Appearance: Thin red, dark ruby
Nose: Light, not over-powering; slightly hot
Taste: Harsh and lingers; hot
Finish: Smooth finish
Overall Impression: I hope this makes a good Sangria. It tastes good with fruit.
Overall Rating: 80/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
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