MARYHILL - WINEMAKER'S RED

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $17
Producer: Maryhill Winery
Region & Country: Goldendale, Washington, USA
Grape Variety: Red Combination: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc
Recommended By: Maggie Noonan of WineStyles, Evanston

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 09/17/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 09/30/2008
Dinner: Variety of cheeses and salami

Appearance: Cloudy, ruby red
Nose: Clean & powerful, spices and vanilla
Taste: VANILLA and sweet
Finish: Sweet with medium acidity
Overall Impression: If you like vanilla in anything, this is your wine. The taste was sweet and strong with vanilla, but it also had a great finish to it. I liked that it was sweet yet spicy at the same time. Great wine!

Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars

YARRA RIDGE - CABERNET MERLOT

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $11
Producer: Wine World Estates
Region & Country: St. Helena, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Merlot
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 06/02/2008

Appearance: Deep, dark purple
Nose: Light, rich and fruity
Taste: Spicy, yet full; Very bold
Finish: Citrus, warm to the tongue and throat
Overall Impression: If you want a wine that is very spicy, bold and full, this is your wine.

Overall Rating: 87/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars