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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: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Everett Ridge Winery
Region & Country: Sonoma County, California, USA
Grape Variety: Red Wine (Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah & Petite Sirah
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 06/16/2008
Appearance: Very dark; almost a blood red
Nose: Light, but slightly hot
Taste: Very sweet. It has a blackberry taste
Finish: Has a spicy kick
Overall Impression: Although this is a fun wine that doesn't need food and would probably make an excellent sangria...I'm not a fan.
Overall Rating: 82/100
Overall Value: ** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $7
Producer: Five Rivers Winery
Region & Country: Hopland, California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Jewel Grocery Store, Chicago, IL - 06/06/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/02/2008
Appearance: Glossy, ruby red
Nose: Fruity and sweet-like scent
Taste: Very sweet & fruity-cherry
Finish: Starts to warm the tongue
Overall Impression: Five Rivers is a good, cheap wine. Maybe good to bring to a party because it is cheap. There was nothing great in particular. It was pretty plain.
Overall Rating: 84/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
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
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $10
Producer: Dao Sul
Region & Country: Carregal do Sal-Portugal
Grape Variety: Red Wine Blend (Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Nacional)
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Provenance Food & Wine, Chicago, IL - 05/08/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/27/2008
Note: The bottle you see in the picture was not taken by me. Unfortunately, my bottle was misplaced, but the label was the same.
Appearance: Very purple. It actually looks exactly like grape juice.
Nose: Soft, cherry aroma
Taste: Fruity; Slightly hot
Finish: Juicy, but turns dry very fast
Overall Impression: It was a good wine. I think it would be better by itself, no food combo. It had a good fruit taste.
Overall Rating: 87/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: ???
Price Range: $11
Producer: Zonin U.S.A.
Region & Country: Portacomaro D'Asti, Italy
Grape Variety: Asti
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008
Appearance: Very light yellow
Nose: Light pear scent
Taste: Sweet pear flavor
Finish: Buttery; Fruity melt-away
Overall Impression: This asti was very good. You'll give it "Two Thumbs Up!"
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $16
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008
Note: I got into a car accident today and spend 5 hours in the emergency. Not to worry; I'm okay. Now it's time for some wine.
Appearance: Deep, dark red; garnet
Nose: Warm, citrus aroma
Taste: Fruity, flavorful, very bold
Finish: Taste lingers; It is flavorful but it also lasts
Overall Impression: This wine was delicious! I really liked it and think it would make a great stand-alone wine. I would bring this to a party or give this as a gift if you want to impress.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $9
Producer: Prestige Wine Group
Region & Country: San Rafael, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/20/2008
Appearance: Glossy purple-red
Nose: Sweet and warm
Taste: Juicy; soft flavor
Finish: The fruit flavor lingers.
Overall Impression: This had an average taste, but it was good. It was also a great deal
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2002
Price Range: $17
Producer: Roza Ridge Vineyard
Region & Country: Zillah, Washington, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A - I grabbed it because it was the last bottle in stock at the store.
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 04/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/13/2008
Appearance: Deep, dark burgundy
Nose: Spicy, cherry scent. It was slightly hot, and then toned down
Taste: Slightly spicy cherry, dry
Finish: Stays warm in the mouth
Overall Impression: Roza was great with food, like steak and pasta. I also liked the finish a lot.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
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