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Vintage: 2003
Price Range: $22
Producer: Chateau Saint Christoly
Region & Country: Saint Christoly de Medoc, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Eiffel 38, Paris, France - 08/20/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Right across the street was the Eiffel Tower - 08/21/2008
Dinner: Duck patte, steak and pieces of Ray's blue cheese crumbles
Special Note: I had crazy dreams where I was dizzy and seeing all kinds of colors. When I woke up the next morning, I was so dizzy. Every time I would turn in bed, the room would spin. I think the blue cheese may have been psychedelic blue cheese.
Appearance: Burgundy
Nose: Light, but not much of a fruit scent
Taste: Sweet, but also slightly bitter
Finish: Dry with very bitter aftertaste.
Overall Impression: I have had so much better. Being that this was my first wine to drink in France, I expected a little bit more. It was an experience.
Overall Rating: 80/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Whoever said that wine should not be enjoyed for breakfast has never had Gelisi Antonio. As most friends will tell you, I'm not a fan of white wines, but this one... oh man, I could have just had that for breakfast and been happy.
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $8
Producer: Gelisi Antonio Vineyard
Region & Country: San Quirino, Italy
Grape Variety: Moscato Dolce
Recommended By: Raymond Hamilton
Place & Date Purchased: N/A
Place & Date Tasted: Raymond Hamilton's home, Rattelsdorf, Germany - 08/15/2008
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and jelly
Appearance: Light gold
Nose: Light, sweet and fruity
Taste: It is light, but there is a lot of sweetness.
Finish: Sugary, candy sweet that dissolves away
Overall Impression: This moscato dolce was not too over-powering. It was very smooth. I liked that it wasn't tart like a lot of whites I come across are. I definitely enjoyed it.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: ??? / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: ???
Producer: Chateau La Baume
Region & Country: Costieres de Nimes, Languedoc-Roussilon, FranceGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Recommended By: The Flight Attendant on Air France...actually, that's the only wine they offered on the flight. But it was free, so I wasn't about to complain.
Place & Date Purchased: Not purchased - 08/13/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Somewhere over Canada, flying to Paris - 08/13/2008
Appearance: Deep purple
Nose: It didn't have a scent when poured; it was very light
Taste: Slightly fruity, but not strong. It has more of a hot taste to it.
Finish: Warm after-taste that slightly lingers
Overall Impression: The bottle was cold when they served it. I think I would have enjoyed it more at room temperature. The taste was fair and plain. I know I've had better.
Overall Rating: 80/100
Overall Value: ????? / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Nathalie Blanc-Mares
Region & Country: Nimes, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet - Syrah
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 07/07/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 08/09/2008
Dinner: Seafood Medley - salmon, shrimp and scallops
Appearance: Very dark red; almost black
Nose: Floral and chocolate scent
Taste: Dry; Very little fruit taste with aerator
Finish: Same as the taste. I find it is better when not aired.
Overall Impression: The taste is definitely fuller without airing it. I still don't think it is worth the price though. I also didn't think it was that fruity either.
Overall Rating: 75/100
Overall Value: ** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $20
Producer: St. Clement Vineyards
Region & Country: St. Helena, California, USA
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 08/04/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 08/09/2008
Appearance: Very daffodil
Nose: Apple, pear and floral aromas
Taste: Buttery; creamy sweetness
Finish: Fruity with a warmth to the tongue
Overall Impression: This would make a good dessert wine and stand-alone wine. Nothing in particular stands out more than others I've had.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $8
Producer: Concannon Vineyard
Region & Country: Arroyo Grande, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 07/21/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/21/2008
Appearance: Shiny, black cherry tone
Nose: Light and fruity, yet warm
Taste: Light, sweet and full
Finish: Warm on the tongue with light flavor
Overall Impression: I find this is a very versatile wine. You can have it alone or with dinner. I thought it had a great taste and I liked it.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $18
Producer: Raymond Vineyards
Region & Country: St. Helena, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: Jamie Carroll
Place & Date Purchased: Jamie's Wine Studio, Galena, IL - 01/20/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/10/2008
Appearance: Blackish red with clear shade
Nose: Fruity; slightly hot, but in a good way
Taste: Spicy, peppery, rich & bold
Finish: Hot flavor that lingers. It's good.
Overall Impression: Delicious! This is a great stand alone wine. It just has this wonderful, bold flavor!
Overall Rating: 93/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Cicchitti Winery
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 06/10/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/02/2008
Appearance: Black cherry red
Nose: Smells fruity and warm
Taste: Bold & full bodied
Finish: Smooth; Warmth lingers
Overall Impression: Bold & delicious! Great dinner wine! This is another great wine that you should bring to a party or give as a gift to impress.
Overall Rating: 94/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $20
Producer: Taz Vineyards
Region & Country: Templeton, California, USA
Grape Variety: Pinot Gris
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 06/30/2008
Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: Soft fruit and flower scent
Taste: Fruity and light
Finish: Has a slight ash taste
Overall Impression: It's good, but we turned it into a sangria. That made it even better.
Overall Rating: 87/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $15
Producer: Durbanville Hills
Region & Country: Durbanville, South Africa
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Taste Food & Wine, Chicago, IL - 05/17/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 06/17/2008
Appearance: Purple-ish black
Nose: Light, pepper scent
Taste: Light, fruity and berry
Finish: Acidic and warm
Overall Impression: I have had better when it comes to a Shiraz, but this one wasn't a complete let down. It might be better as a stand-alone wine.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2003
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