TOASTED HEAD - CHARDONNAY

Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $15
Producer: Toasted Head Winery
Region & Country: Woodbridge, California, USA
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 1/10/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 3/31/2009

Appearance: Brilliant; pale gold & full body
Nose: Soft floral and herb scent & grass
Taste: Undertone of lemon; smooth, soft and sweet; crisp flavor
Finish: Smooth and buttery; not very acidic
Overall Impression: Another great Chardonnay! I really have never had any problems with Toasted Head. They make great wines. This wine is great with food, but I find it can stand alone with no problem. I think this would be a perfect summer wine. It was crisp and delicious.

Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars

TOASTED HEAD - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $16
Producer: Toasted Head Winery
Region & Country: Woodbridge, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 02/12/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/12/2008

Appearance: Solid dark red
Nose: Light fruit scent; has lots of spice aroma
Taste: Spicy, oakey and has such a great kick
Finish: The fruit taste comes, settles and then just fades away.
Overall Impression: This is a nice casual wine that you can have with dinner and it would be great to bring to a party. Also, who can resist a bear with flames coming out of its mouth?

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