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qondricek has posted 200 reviews 3/20/2003 3:22:17 PM Zingaro Mendoncino Zinfandel rating: Not Rated Mild,pleasant Zin-value for ... Mild,pleasant Zin-value for the $$$. 3/19/2003 12:39:50 PM Prospero Merlot rating: Not Rated We have made this our everyday ... We have made this our everyday Red! Delicous! Doug Carter 3/18/2003 11:04:02 PM Richard Partridge Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I first encountered Richard ... I first encountered Richard Partridge Cabernet Sauvignion in the challenging 1998 vintage. That year the wine scored 94 Wine Spectator. Needless to say that the 1999 eclipsed that vintage in quality. I have sampled the 2000 and it is extraordinary: Deep saturated purple, Blackberry, cassis, coffee, anise on the nose, the palate is dense crushed berries, tea and chocolate. Delicious! 3/17/2003 3:52:08 PM Zardetto Prosecco rating: Not Rated very pleasant light bodied ... very pleasant light bodied white sparkling wine. works well steamed shell fish. 3/17/2003 2:55:57 PM Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne rating: Not Rated WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the ... WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the 91-93 Parker gave must have been an off bottle. I give it nothing less than a 99 PTS. M.L 3/17/2003 2:02:25 PM Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne rating: Not Rated This wine is a masterpiece. ... This wine is a masterpiece. Maybe if Sadam and Bush met over dinner and a bottle of Corton Charlemagne '97 we would not be focused on a war but Peace. H.B 3/17/2003 1:54:23 PM Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne rating: Not Rated This 1997 Corton Charlemagne ... This 1997 Corton Charlemagne can't be matched by anyone. I had it for dinner a few weeks ago and my guests had never tasted anything like it . At $ 75 a bottle that's a deal. Forget the 91-93 rating I give it a 100.!!!!!! J.K 3/17/2003 1:51:49 PM Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne rating: Not Rated This Louis Latour Corton ... This Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne'97 is the greatest white wine I have ever tasted. This all estate grown wine puts any other white from any country to shame. it can age 20 years. Try that with a high end California want to be. No wonder Louis Latour has been in business for more than 200 years. It's with this wine that you can see why the French make the best wines on earth. It's all action not talk. R.P 3/16/2003 11:43:14 AM Estancia Meritage rating: Not Rated For just a few dollars more ... For just a few dollars more than the benchmark MD 20/20, it has all the tannins and surprising finish without the distinguishing hangover. 3/15/2003 3:04:50 PM Santa Rita 120 Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Santa Rita Reserva 2000 Cab D.O. ... Santa Rita Reserva 2000 Cab D.O. Maipo Valley-Chile I am not a wine expert and I usually do not prefer a dry wine, but this wine did not leave an after-taste in my mouth, and was very enjoyable. 3/15/2003 10:55:52 AM Kendall Jackson Grand Res Cab rating: Not Rated what is the wine spec. rating?... what is the wine spec. rating? 3/15/2003 10:54:36 AM Kendall Jackson Grand Res Cab rating: Not Rated what is the wine spec?... what is the wine spec? 3/13/2003 11:43:30 PM School House Pinot Noir rating: Not Rated I had a bottle of School ... I had a bottle of School House Pinot Noir at a restaurant in St. Helena a few weeks ago, and it was awesome. I shared it with some of the tables around me, and everyone was blown away...including some well-known winemakers. This wine is an undiscovered gem...and only about 100 cases made. WOW! 3/13/2003 11:37:29 PM Woop Woop Shiraz rating: Not Rated If you like big, dry red ... If you like big, dry red wines with no apparent fruit flavors...do not buy this wine. Woop Woop is luscious, with rich shiraz flavors and easy drinkabilty. Worth twice the price. 3/13/2003 7:40:04 AM Richard Partridge Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated At $1,800 a bottle it better ... At $1,800 a bottle it better have sex with me after I drink it! 3/11/2003 9:22:35 PM Domaine Drouhin Laurene P.noir rating: Not Rated Ausome!!!... Ausome!!! 3/5/2003 8:28:29 PM Graham`s 00 Port rating: Not Rated A great wine! Its definently ... A great wine! Its definently worth more than the price 2/25/2003 10:26:35 AM Wyndham Estate Shiraz Bin 555 rating: Not Rated Given the price you would ... Given the price you would think that this wine is not good... au contraire! 2/24/2003 1:23:20 PM E. Roberto Cosimi Brunello Di Montalcino Beato rating: Not Rated I've tried over 25 1997 Brunello ... I've tried over 25 1997 Brunello di Montalcino's and this is not one of the better ones. A little light with a medium length finish and not too much fruit. This is too expensive. I would look to the under $60 Brunello's that received could ratings from James Suckling and I would also buy 2000 Bordeaux. 2/22/2003 11:57:02 AM Robert Arnoux Bourgogne Pinot Fin rating: Not Rated WOW, WHAT A GREAT INEXPENSIVE ... WOW, WHAT A GREAT INEXPENSIVE PINOT NOIR...YES PINOT NOIR! MEDIUM-BODIED AND FULL FLAVORED. A GREAT PRODUCER TO TRY IF YOU'RE NEW TO BURGUNDY. PERFECT WITH ROASTED POULTRY DISHES AND RED MEATS ! 2/21/2003 10:30:09 PM Conundrum rating: Not Rated WHERE ON THIS LABEL OR BOTTLE ... WHERE ON THIS LABEL OR BOTTLE OF CONUNDRUM VINTAGE 2001 IS THE WORD CAYMUS!!! 2/20/2003 9:14:11 PM Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz rating: Not Rated That's an outrageous proce ... That's an outrageous proce for a very good wine. 2/17/2003 6:03:16 PM San Leonardo Tuscan Red rating: Not Rated This is a run of the mill ... This is a run of the mill table wine, radically overpriced even at the discount price. Should not have been recommended to me in the store. 2/13/2003 11:31:20 AM Pio Cesare Barolo rating: Not Rated This is not very good, light ... This is not very good, light fruit, medium body. 2/9/2003 5:30:23 PM Finca Luzon Merlot "jumilla" rating: Not Rated jh Excellent value. Our ... jh Excellent value. Our local sore has it for 5.99 with case discount to boot. Want to convince someone that red wine can be good? 2/5/2003 9:21:38 PM Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz rating: Not Rated dbgold- This every bit as ... dbgold- This every bit as good as wines 2-3 times this price! 2/5/2003 4:59:27 PM Duboeuf Viognier rating: Not Rated foy... foy 2/5/2003 11:48:08 AM Estancia Meritage rating: Not Rated just bot for $20.50....at ... just bot for $20.50....at that price...outstanding value...long velvety finnish 2/4/2003 2:42:47 AM Fonseca 97 Vint Port rating: Not Rated tastes like rubber... tastes like rubber 1/30/2003 4:59:39 PM Woop Woop Shiraz rating: Not Rated Dark,rich and flavorful. ... Dark,rich and flavorful. A wonderful shiraz for everyday...but definitely good enough for special occasions. Worth twice the price! 1/27/2003 5:35:18 PM Chat Haut Brion rating: Not Rated review... review 1/27/2003 5:32:42 PM Chat Haut Brion rating: Not Rated review... review 1/26/2003 8:42:35 PM Rex-goliath Merlot rating: Not Rated This is an incredibly rich, ... This is an incredibly rich, full-bodied Merlot with a distinctive taste and aroma. A FANTASTIC value! 1/23/2003 4:09:27 PM Rombauer Zinfandel rating: Not Rated I have always found the Rombauer ... I have always found the Rombauer label to be an enjoyable wine. The Zinfandel, has changed my mind. This wine should be considered a dessert wine. It is way to sweet 1/22/2003 4:28:18 PM La Rocca Langhe White rating: Not Rated review... review 1/19/2003 4:47:52 PM Palazzino La Pieve C.classico rating: Not Rated jh a beautiful example of ... jh a beautiful example of Chianti without being adultered by the "international" style approach. 1/16/2003 1:56:17 PM Vinum Pets-petite Sirah rating: Not Rated One of my favorite wines ... One of my favorite wines for any occassion. We discovered this last year, randomly, and fell in love. Not easy to find as it's produced in small batches and sells fast. A blend of fruits, smooth aftertaste. Super value, buy it by the case! 1/13/2003 1:13:25 PM Chat.st Jean Sonoma Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated This is a great bottle of ... This is a great bottle of cab, it has good depth with casis and dark berries with a nice creamy tannic finish. For $20 can't go wrong. 1/10/2003 1:23:14 PM Yellow Tail Shiraz rating: Not Rated Low cost wine man: YT ... Low cost wine man: YT shiraz is full of fruit and easy to drink! A good value. But if you are looking for something complex, this is not it. 1/10/2003 1:19:50 PM Coppola Diamond Merlot rating: Not Rated Another good one by Coppola! ... Another good one by Coppola! Smooth on the palate 1/9/2003 1:41:30 PM Chat.st Jean Cab Cinq Cepages rating: Not Rated SAVE YOUR MONEY! All talk, ... SAVE YOUR MONEY! All talk, no action. I'm convinced that Wine Spectator has a very strong bias in favor of this label. Consider that they named the '96 vintage of Cinq Cepage "Wine of the Year". All that resulted in was the price doubling from $30 to $60. -Hank 1/8/2003 10:48:11 AM Clos De L`oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape Red rating: Not Rated Very interesting wine. definately ... Very interesting wine. definately worth its price. 1/7/2003 8:27:38 AM Caves Des Pappes Gigondas Orat rating: Not Rated I was wondering how this ... I was wondering how this wine received a 92 in Wine Spectator considering all the other 90+ wines I've tried(one per night). I'm no pro but I know what good wine tastse like. I thought this wine was very rough around the edges and had very little nose if any. It was just tough going down. Not a very interesting wine. I don't mean to bash it to much but needless to say I was very disappointed with this one. There are much better wines in this price range to choose from. 1/6/2003 6:55:12 PM Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Red rating: Not Rated This wine is an outstanding ... This wine is an outstanding bargain.I had it last night with a pork and garlic dish and it was a great complement. 1/4/2003 2:28:30 PM Villa Fanelli Primitivo Zeta rating: Not Rated Not as good as the A-Mano ... Not as good as the A-Mano or Appollino. I wont buy another bottle. Little fruit, astringent. 1/4/2003 1:29:51 PM Drappier Brut Nature rating: Not Rated Drappier or Crappier. Huge ... Drappier or Crappier. Huge bubbles overwhelm the nose and forward pallate. Not sophisticated but could be fun if the effervessence gave way to a nice finnish. Not so. A complete lack of fruit. A kind review might say earthy, smokey, maybe even herbaceous but I think was roasted dirt would be more accutrate. This was the one Champagne that no one went back to for a second glass. 1/1/2003 11:22:30 PM Gosset Excellence Brut rating: Not Rated This was an excellant wine ... This was an excellant wine at an excellant price! Very warm and buttery with nice fruit tates. 1/1/2003 12:21:56 PM Caymus Special Select Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated This comes in a close second ... This comes in a close second to the 1994 which is utterly fantastic. 12/30/2002 11:03:47 AM Simi Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated This is an elgant full bodied ... This is an elgant full bodied wine best with full flavored dark meats. An interesting after taste of Tannin. If I could bottle up my sentiments about 2002 and sip it out of a wine glass, this wine would be represtntative of that experience! Its complex with a lot of interesting flavors coming through and does leave a slight aftertaste that one begins to enjoy after a few sips. Enjoy! Vik 12/30/2002 10:44:07 AM Columbia Crest Grand Estate Chardonnay rating: Not Rated Don't let the price fool ... Don't let the price fool you, this chard is an elegant and complex mix that is not overwooded, and shows beautiful fruit. What kind of deal is this? As Don Rickles once said: "A deal, deal!" 12/30/2002 12:03:31 AM Chateau Souverain Sauv Blanc rating: Not Rated This is a great white and ... This is a great white and even better value. Forget the Pinot Grigio, bring out the flavor with this wine. It boasts a crisp, golden hue and a bouquet full of lush citrus. Crisp and light with plenty of pineapple and fig. 12/29/2002 11:59:04 PM Chateau Souverain Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Good wine for the value, ... Good wine for the value, sure to impress the novice. The bouquet is loaded with fruit. Medium body concentrated with cherry and oak, mild finish and acidity. 12/28/2002 6:13:25 PM Gaja Ca Marcanda Magari Igt rating: Not Rated "This wine was one of the ... "This wine was one of the best of our Super Tasting 2002,lucky for us we locked up the inventory before the Parker review...............I mean a Gaj 93 Pt wine for $50 !!!!!" 12/28/2002 4:31:07 PM Emilio Moro Ribera rating: Not Rated This wine was recommended ... This wine was recommended to me by the wine distributor who was at the time in the store. Thus, I was a bit skeptical, but a 92 from Parker has to be tried. After a glass and a half, it is worth every penny and them some. It continues to open up after 20 minutes. I might just buy a case. My cost per bottle, $16.79 - Mark Caswell, Ann Arbor, MI. 12/27/2002 1:02:29 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated As soon as you smell the ... As soon as you smell the dusty, earthy & strawberry scented cork - you will be hooked. What a bargain for a WS90 rated wine...The plum and hints of dark cherry flavors fill the mouth, oozing forth from the sweet Chilean CAB. The acidity is near perfect and the flavors mesh very well. The finish is dark chocolate truffles and anise - it lingers for a long while. Scot. Plano, TX 12/23/2002 11:32:04 AM Chat Petrus rating: Not Rated bonjour i m very interested ... bonjour i m very interested by petrus1999 but i don t know how i must do to by this petrus excuse me by this bad english 12/23/2002 10:02:42 AM Veraison Cabernet Sauvignon rating: Not Rated I had this at the Super Tasting ... I had this at the Super Tasting in October and have since enjoyed it on several occasions. It's a great "secret" wine to tell your fanatical wine friends about. It's a Napa Valley Cab from a vineyard that sells to some of the big NAME producers like Stag's Leap, Hess, Atalon, Lokoya, Cardinale, etc. They were written up in the WS Cab issue back in 2000. The best thing is the price. Getting this for $30 with the case discount is a steal. Get it now while it's still unknown. Sock a couple bottles away so you can impress your friends ten years from now that you were in on the secret from the start. Salute. 12/17/2002 2:49:40 PM Paradigm Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Had this over Thanksgiving ... Had this over Thanksgiving in a lineup that included Jordan and Silver Oak. I was totally surprised at how smooth and tasty this was. The only thing better than the intial sweetness was the aftertaste. It just got better and better. I've enjoyed wines much more pricey than this, but Paradigm really held it's own with the big boys. It wasn't until I got home and checked that I figured out that it was so affordable. I'll get a case and let company think I'm breaking out the good stuff. JB 12/15/2002 10:13:05 PM Termes rating: Not Rated bald, exciting, seductive ... bald, exciting, seductive tempranillo with a long finish growing in your mouth. Lucious! 12/15/2002 10:03:01 PM Saracco Moscato D`asti rating: Not Rated A sip of this will have your ... A sip of this will have your mind fooled into believing that you are on the beaches of Jamaica with a fresh-picked mango in your hand. Light and fruity, extremely smooth. Mmmmmm 12/14/2002 8:24:48 PM Nino Negri 5 Stelle Sfursat rating: Not Rated Absolutely amazing wine - ... Absolutely amazing wine - richness, power, depth & elegance. I have tasted almost every important Italian wine (Gaja, Tignanello, Sassicaia, Cepparello, Sandrone, Dal Forno, etc.) and this runs with the compares with the best of them. I rate this one 95! 12/14/2002 8:20:57 PM Landmark Kastania Pinot Noir rating: Not Rated Great balance, sweet ripe ... Great balance, sweet ripe fruit and the oak is in check. Perhaps the best California Pinot Noir I've ever had. 12/14/2002 8:18:59 PM Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc rating: Not Rated By far the best NZ Sauvignon ... By far the best NZ Sauvignon I've ever had. While I do really like the style of these wines sometimes they are just to citrusy. Well this one has a level of complexity just not matched by the others. Sure it has the citrus qualities but also minerals and tropical fruit flavors. Just great! 12/14/2002 8:16:25 PM Jean Laurent Blanc De Noir rating: Not Rated I took this on your recommendation ... I took this on your recommendation for something different than the usual (Veuve Clicquot) I must say that this has much smaller bubbles and found it to be more refined and complex, and a whole lot less money. This is my new favorite. 12/13/2002 2:50:35 PM Clicquot Brut rating: Not Rated Is this the same as Vueve ... Is this the same as Vueve Clicqout. 12/11/2002 8:42:04 PM Feraud Brunel Gigondas rating: Not Rated Thanks for the great recommendation. ... Thanks for the great recommendation. We served this with cassoulet and it was the perfect wine. Very rich and smooth. 12/10/2002 9:41:17 PM Sensi Testardo rating: Not Rated bought a case but was dissapointed. ... bought a case but was dissapointed. We had a blind tasting and this fell short of expectations. I tried it again a few days later and felt the same. 12/10/2002 7:35:20 PM Caymus Special Select Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I have tasted all the best ... I have tasted all the best wines including the cult wines and this is the best wine there is with a great finish of vanilla. 12/10/2002 3:32:55 PM Yellow Tail Shiraz rating: Not Rated Actually, not a bad wine. ... Actually, not a bad wine. Full flavored, a bit alcohol-y and somewhat raw but let it breath, (overnight while chilling) and it's not bad. 12/9/2002 2:09:30 PM Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria rating: Not Rated I'd give this ** out of five. ... I'd give this ** out of five. Parker is way off on this as he usually is with Italian reds. Parker is great for Bordeauz and I almost always agree with him. I remeber he gave a 1990 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Gold Label a high rating. It was terrible. He also loved the Coltubuono Sangiovetto, which was unbalanced and overly alcoholic and astringent. He also loved the Collosorbo Brunello which is one of the few disappointing 97 Brunello's I've tried and I've tasted about 20. This Barolo was too watery for my taste. It also had a limited finished and was a bit too earthy for my taste. Not very refined and lacking in fruit. Maybe it will get better with time. I really think Brunello has clearly eclipsed Barolo/Barbaresco for Italy's best wines. 12/4/2002 10:01:04 PM Paul Hobbs Agustina Res Chard rating: Not Rated My wife & I were just fortunate ... My wife & I were just fortunate to have dinner with Paul Hobbs this Sunday. His Cuvee Agustina(named after his daughter) is outstanding. He uses only naturally occurring yeast in the fermentation process. This gives the wine its character & style. Its powerful but elegant with a long complex finish. For a big wine it does not smack you on the head but is smooth & silky. Another great wine is his Cuvee Agustina Pinot Noir. The fruit is grown in the Hyde vineyard, however what makes the C.A. so much more intense not only in appearance but taste is the clones that they are grown from. Check this one out as well its over the top. Another small note he just broke ground for his own winery in San Sepestipole (sp?) and had his first harvest (Pinot Noir) from another winery that he is the owner. Enjoy.......Bill 12/3/2002 7:03:28 AM Baumard Quarts De Chaume rating: Not Rated 94 Points from the Wine Spectator ... 94 Points from the Wine Spectator !!! Winery: Domaine des Baumard Wine: Quarts de Chaume 1998 Score: 94 Highly Recommended Price: $40 Country: France Region: Loire Issue: Jul 31, 2000 "Lovely crystallinelike purity to this Loire white,with orange and cherry blossom weaving throughcitrus flavors and notes of almond and honey. It'shigh-toned but has plenty of intensity, with acore of ripe, focused acidity allowing it all tohang together in wonderful balance. Best from 2002 through 2013. 1,424 cases made." (BS) 12/1/2002 12:02:41 PM Guigal Hermitage Blanc rating: Not Rated Wine Spectator 94 points ... Wine Spectator 94 points !!! Winery: E. Guigal Wine: Hermitage White 1999 Score: 94 Country: France Region: Rhône Issue: Nov 30, 2002 "A beauty. Reserved and dignified, this classy white is vibrant with lemon, lime, tropical, peach and apricot complexity, and just enough fancy oak to make it interesting. Medium- to full-bodied, it delivers a long, complex finish, complete with classic Hermitage beeswax character. Still tastes young. Will age for years. Marsanne and Roussanne. Drink now through 2020. 1,670 cases made." (PM) 12/1/2002 12:00:37 PM Guigal Cotes Du Rhone Red rating: Not Rated Wine Spectator Best Buy !! Wine: ... Wine Spectator Best Buy !! Wine: Côtes du Rhône 2000 Score: 88 Best Values Country: France Region: Rhône Issue: Nov 30, 2002 "Beautiful. Very dark, medium-bodied, delivering plenty of vibrant flavors, but also has an impressively smooth tannin structure, with wild mushroom, copper, mineral, iron, wet earth and leather notes. Caresses the palate, and has a seductive finish and delicious aftertaste. Surprisingly, this is better than Guigal's bottling from the fine '98 vintage. And for the price, you might as well buy a case or two. Drink now through 2003. 230,000 cases made." (PM) 11/25/2002 2:41:39 PM Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D`abruzzo rating: Not Rated Love it! This is a great ... Love it! This is a great wine, and I would normally add... for the price, but when I read that about other winse, I usually get the impression that the wine itself is not bad, based on the fact that you pay less than you would for a better bottle. This wine is great even compared to wines that are somewhat higher priced. We bought an individual bottle to try it and then went back and got six bottles in a mixed case, now I'm back to get a whole case! 11/23/2002 10:45:04 AM Woop Woop Shiraz rating: Not Rated This is real shiraz at a ... This is real shiraz at a great price. Lots of up-front fruit, great balance and lovely spice and flavors. It is not pitch black like most phony shiraz'...so you will want to drink it...not do your driveway 11/20/2002 8:47:20 PM Carmenet Dynamite Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated carmenet dynamite cab sauv... carmenet dynamite cab sauv 11/19/2002 8:16:10 PM Guigal Chateuneuf Du Pape Rouge rating: Not Rated Bargain of the year for red ... Bargain of the year for red wine. This is a flavor packed gem that you can drink now and past experience shows that this will develop wonderfully for 10+ years. Not to be missed. 11/19/2002 8:12:07 PM Louis Arnaud Du Pape Les Silex rating: Not Rated This wine is mind-numbingly ... This wine is mind-numbingly good. The only other CDP in recent memory that compares is the Beaucastel Hommage 1999. 11/18/2002 11:59:16 AM Sensi Testardo rating: Not Rated Amazing!!! A new super tuscan ... Amazing!!! A new super tuscan from the 1997 Vintage?? At a price i can afford. Sounds too good to be true so i tried it. IT IS INCREDIBLE!! A winner for sure. I bought a case. 11/18/2002 11:56:01 AM La Parrina Parrina Reserva rating: Not Rated Excellent wine!!! Its fun ... Excellent wine!!! Its fun to get the next heads up before the spectator or parker. Thanks Garry!!! 11/16/2002 9:03:30 PM Certain Views Orange Shiraz rating: Not Rated I thought this wine was very ... I thought this wine was very flavorful and soft and smooth (as stated by the Wine library). It is an excellent value and I will purchase more. 11/16/2002 7:56:46 PM Elyse Petite Sirah rating: Not Rated I love Elyse, visted the ... I love Elyse, visted the winery last summer, nice people and a great product 11/16/2002 5:03:00 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated A wonderful blend of California ... A wonderful blend of California fruitiness and French earthiness...a medium bodied wine that is well worth the price! 11/13/2002 1:51:29 PM Grant Burge The Holy Trinity rating: Not Rated This wine is a wonderful ... This wine is a wonderful drink with food, or just plain sitting down to sip! Elegant & embracing. 11/12/2002 10:56:36 AM Lamborghini Trescone Rosso rating: Not Rated O.K., but nothing exciting. ... O.K., but nothing exciting. Slightly flat. 11/8/2002 11:35:05 PM Peter Lehmann Shiraz rating: Not Rated Peter Lehmann makes great ... Peter Lehmann makes great barossa wines at even greater prices.At $11 this is ridiculous! I paid almost twice as much and was not disappointed! 11/8/2002 11:34:19 PM Peter Lehmann Shiraz rating: Not Rated Peter Lehmann makes great ... Peter Lehmann makes great barossa wines at even greater prices.At $12 this is ridiculous! I paid almost twice as much and was not disappointed! 11/8/2002 11:55:02 AM Paloma Merlot rating: Not Rated Paloma Merlot is rich with ... Paloma Merlot is rich with Napa Valley mountain fruit. I've been drinking Paloma's luscious merlot since 1997 and each year it remains great. Paloma has wonderful tastes of blackberry and currant. Once you try this Merlot, you'll understand why it's hard to drink any other merlot! cheers, Sam Levin 11/6/2002 10:06:37 PM Feraud Brunel Gigondas rating: Not Rated Quite impressive and even ... Quite impressive and even better than the Vacqueras. Very big, rich, ripe and intense. Showing sweet fruit and toasty oak. Tasty now but should improve for 3-5 years. 11/6/2002 1:14:29 AM Coppola Rosso rating: Not Rated What a bargain from the Coppola ... What a bargain from the Coppola people! Really drinkable now and should last for a few years, to boot. Complex enough for most "knowledgeable" imbibers and yet has a quality which attracts the novice to the heartier side of wine appreciation. 11/4/2002 3:42:01 PM Beaulieu Vin P.r. Cab rating: Not Rated Wine is possibly corked. ... Wine is possibly corked. Beaulieu is trying to rectify a cellar problem. See Wine Spectator 9/27/2002 article. http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1841,00.html 10/30/2002 1:56:59 PM Spelletich Ochoa Chardonnay rating: Not Rated A delicious Chardonnay with ... A delicious Chardonnay with sweet ripe pineapple notes- just hint of oak and butter on finish. YUM! 10/29/2002 12:55:40 AM Duckhorn Merlot Napa rating: Not Rated What a complete joke! I ... What a complete joke! I eagerly await the coming price collapse in these self appointed "titans of the Vineyard". It wouldn't be all that difficult to find 3 or 4 excellent bottles of wine for the price of one bottle of this overpriced status beverage! Most of the folks who buy it would probably be better served with a designer shirt! 10/28/2002 1:36:35 PM Pieve Del Vescovo Lucciaio rating: Not Rated Phil T. - sick wine for the ... Phil T. - sick wine for the price. like drinking italian soil - and I mean that positively!!!!!!!!! 10/28/2002 8:03:38 AM Guigal Gigondas rating: Not Rated 1999 Guigal Gigondas Rating: ... 1999 Guigal Gigondas Rating: (88-89) points Producer: Guigal From: Gigondas, Southern Rhone, Rhone, France Variety: Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine) Drink: 2001-2011 Estimated Cost: $22.00 Source: Wine Advocate #138 (Dec 2001) The 1999 Gigondas exhibits a dense, saturated ruby/purple color along with a black currant and berry-scented nose infused with pepper, spice, and a floral note. It should be delicious upon release and drink well for a decade. -Robert Parker 10/28/2002 8:02:05 AM Guigal Cotes Du Rhone Red rating: Not Rated 2000 Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rating: ... 2000 Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rating: (87-89) points Producer: Guigal From: Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, Rhone, France Variety: Proprietary Blend (a dry red table wine) Drink: 2001-2005 Estimated Cost: $12.00 Source: Wine Advocate #138 (Dec 2001) Tasting through the 2000 Cotes du Rhone's component parts revealed that it may be even better than the 1998. The Syrah component exhibits full body along with creme de cassis-like flavors. The Grenache component offers sweet kirsch liqueur notes. This should be a delicious, velvety-textured, full-flavored, knock-out value to enjoy during its first 2-4 years of life. -Robert Parker 10/26/2002 7:46:01 PM Montes Alpha M rating: Not Rated Amazing! Truely Amazing. ... Amazing! Truely Amazing. Very long finish. 94 points in my book. KJ 10/25/2002 7:53:38 PM Roger Perrin Cotes Du Rhone Cuvee Prestige rating: Not Rated Smooth drinking CDR - not ... Smooth drinking CDR - not harsh at all - unusual complexity for one 10/25/2002 8:52:33 AM Guigal Hermitage Rouge rating: Not Rated This wine is incredibly big ... This wine is incredibly big yet incredibly soft and sumptuous. I love Hermitage but the great ones dwell in the $200.00+ range. This one stands up to them and even knocks some of them over. Yes, Guigal is the King of Cote-Rotie but this wine will push him closer to the top in Hermitage as well. You gotta taste it to believe it; this is great stuff you can drink now or age till the Dow goes over 20,000. Kudos, Mr. Guigal!!!! 10/22/2002 10:50:12 PM Paringa Individual Vnrd Shiraz rating: Not Rated dfarrell-There isn't much ... dfarrell-There isn't much to complain about here: this wine is smooth, inky, dense, (even a bit gamy) with some firm tannins in the finish. It could cellar for several years and be the better for it. An excellent value. 10/16/2002 7:55:03 AM Peter Lehmann Shiraz rating: Not Rated Not much going on with this ... Not much going on with this one. not much bouquet not much taste. A little better the next day. Definately more worth it to spend a couple extra bucks for a better bottle of wine than relieve the shelf space for the 2000 Peter Lehmann Shiraz. 10/15/2002 9:21:17 PM Showket Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Winemaker Hedi Barrett is ... Winemaker Hedi Barrett is doing a great job consulting for Showket. I think she was the winemaker at Dalle Valle for a number of years and had made 94+ rated wines for years. I think this wine is one of the best cabs out there. Tastes like a '97 and with only 750 cases made this is a great deal. 10/14/2002 10:20:36 PM Los Vascos Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I agree - this is an outstanding ... I agree - this is an outstanding value - nice dry... smooth 10/12/2002 5:24:33 PM Joseph Phelps Insignia rating: Not Rated great wine.... great wine. 10/9/2002 11:35:23 PM Villa Rosa Gavi Di Gavi rating: Not Rated I love this wine! I had ... I love this wine! I had Gavi di Gavi in Hamburg, Germany last year. The owner of the restaurant I went to was well traveled and suggested it with my dinner. I was captured by its subtlety. I am not sure if this is the same Gavi di Gavi but after tasting it I know why Gavi di Gavi made an impression on me. There is nothing similar to it (that I know of) in the states. It has been described as elegant and delicate which is very true. In my own words I would say sophisticated. I am not quite a connoisseur yet but it is nice. 10/8/2002 3:15:10 PM T-vine Chardonnay rating: Not Rated limited production (dont ... limited production (dont get sucked in).....limited chardonnay....dont waste the money....Mer De Soliel much better, Ramey Caneros blows it away 9/26/2002 3:10:03 PM Feudi De Romans Pinot Grigio rating: Not Rated I had this in North Carolina ... I had this in North Carolina it is advertised there as the best pinort grigio in the world. I think it is. It is great on a hot day. Enjoy 9/25/2002 8:15:12 PM Abadia Retuerta Selection Especial rating: Not Rated This is absolutely stunning ... This is absolutely stunning wine. Even Gary could afford a bottle. Great buy!!! 9/23/2002 10:25:24 AM Gallo Of Sonoma Chardonnay rating: Not Rated Well made. Great fruit.Easy ... Well made. Great fruit.Easy to drink 9/23/2002 10:22:54 AM Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Zin rating: Not Rated Best buy for the price. Outstanding.... Best buy for the price. Outstanding. 9/23/2002 10:22:53 AM Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Zin rating: Not Rated Best buy for the price. Outstanding.... Best buy for the price. Outstanding. 9/17/2002 6:00:19 PM Rabbit Deluxe Corkscrew rating: Not Rated I purchased one at another ... I purchased one at another store. Never did like it. Then the side handle actually broke. I would not necessarily buy this one unless it has been improved. I purchased minein 9/01. 9/15/2002 3:01:13 PM Brown Estate Zinfandel rating: Not Rated excellent wie. The find ... excellent wie. The find of the past several years....Big Black Huge nose taste and finish 9/15/2002 12:14:16 PM Killibinbin Langhorne Blend rating: Not Rated Rich, full bodied-(excellent ... Rich, full bodied-(excellent recommendation from the Wine Library) -Thank you, after trying one bottle, we are planning to buy a case! Deborah & Bruce Adler 9/12/2002 2:35:04 PM Grant Burge Filsel Syrah rating: Not Rated I had the Barossa Shiraz ... I had the Barossa Shiraz (2000) and it was amazing. 9/12/2002 1:56:43 PM Gallo Of Sonoma Chardonnay rating: Not Rated Phil T.: I don't drink a ... Phil T.: I don't drink a ton of Chard - but my wife does, and we both sincerely disliked this wine. Initial flavor was nice and soft - but then the bubbles kicked in. I felt like I was drinking a Fresca. 9/12/2002 1:56:26 PM Gallo Of Sonoma Chardonnay rating: Not Rated I don't drink a ton of Chard ... I don't drink a ton of Chard - but my wife does, and we both sincerely disliked this wine. Initial flavor was nice and soft - but then the bubbles kicked in. I felt like I was drinking a Fresca. 9/11/2002 10:00:51 PM Vina Alarba Red rating: Not Rated A very nicely made wine for ... A very nicely made wine for the price, but Grenache is Grenache and its not a grape/wine for everyone. I happen to like it, many of my friends do not. For $6, its worth a try 9/11/2002 9:56:09 PM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Silver Oak? Not even close. ... Silver Oak? Not even close. Not even a good value at the sale price. I enjoyed a $9 Indigo Hills Cab much more than this wine. If you're tempted to buy a case, try a bottle first. Heck, if you can just buy a 375ml, that's the way to go. 9/11/2002 12:18:15 PM Caparoso Cabernet Sauvignon rating: Not Rated This wine is great. Had ... This wine is great. Had it last night with a NY Strip. Balanced, fruit-driven and quaffable. Very little tannin. Great food wine! -WTY 9/10/2002 12:10:43 AM Estancia Meritage rating: Not Rated The 1998 Estancia Meritage ... The 1998 Estancia Meritage is a rich symphony of flavors. Absolutely delicious. 9/2/2002 12:21:09 PM Banrock Station Merlot rating: Not Rated This is a great wine for ... This is a great wine for under $10. If you can get 2000 it is slightly better than 2001. I bought 2 cases of this I likeit so much. 9/2/2002 11:05:15 AM Lewelling Cab Sauv Napa rating: Not Rated Robert Parker gives this ... Robert Parker gives this wine an 88. For a non-reserve in a challenging vinatage that says a lot to me. This is a delicious, balanced wine at pre-bubble prices. I think it's a great example of classic, hand-crafted California Cabernet - this family has been growing grapes in the Napa Valley since the 1860's. 8/31/2002 7:17:13 PM Sutter Home White Zinfandel rating: Not Rated Very fruity. Much better ... Very fruity. Much better than any other Sutter Home wines. Goes well with fish and chicken. A great buy. 8/26/2002 9:30:55 AM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated anyone who thinks this wine ... anyone who thinks this wine tastes anything like Silver Oak has got to be kidding themselves. This was as big a disapointment I've ever had with wine. The comparison to Silver Oak is a sham as is a $26 retail price. Save your money for something else, even at $16. 8/26/2002 9:19:49 AM Liberty School Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated This may be the best California ... This may be the best California Cabernet I've tasted for under $20. Lots of fruit with some oak, it is smooth with a good finish.Opens up nicely after about 1/2 hour. 8/24/2002 12:04:20 AM Ross Estate Shiraz rating: Not Rated Good to see a Barossa Shiraz ... Good to see a Barossa Shiraz that has elegance and complexity. No dominance of oak, just lovely complex fruit. 8/24/2002 12:03:02 AM Ross Estate Shiraz rating: Not Rated Good to se a Barossa Shiraz ... Good to se a Barossa Shiraz that has elegance and complexity. No dominance of oak, just lovely complex fruit. 8/23/2002 2:04:08 PM Poggio Dei Poggi Chianti Classico Riserva rating: Not Rated Sometimes I wonder if this ... Sometimes I wonder if this is just sales pitch on these reviews. This wine is on its last leg and will not stand up to much more time. Not a bad wine but not worth the praise it received. 8/22/2002 3:52:23 PM Chat.st Michelle Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated WS Rating right on; nice ... WS Rating right on; nice smooth hint of berries but not overwhelming; Excellent buy at $11.99 8/20/2002 1:52:16 PM Brancott Res Sauv Blanc rating: Not Rated This wine is great...if you're ... This wine is great...if you're into cartoonish wines. It's like drinking Starburst candy, presented under the guise of wine. This wine has all the trademarks of NZ SBlancs--citrus, acidity, vibrancy--except, everything is exaggerated. I suppose there is nothing wrong with that if you're into that sort of thing (like the tasters at the Wine Spectacular...uh, I mean, Wine Spectator). 8/19/2002 7:21:13 PM Yalumba Old Sweet White rating: Not Rated Yalumba is evidently discontinuing ... Yalumba is evidently discontinuing production of this wine - SO GRAB ALL YOU CAN NOW! This 'sticky' is not to be missed. Similar to the Yalumba Museum Muscat but elevated to the step of "nectar." Get what you can now and celler it. If you enjoy dessert wines, ice wines, or 'stickys,' you won't be sorry to try this. 8/14/2002 12:03:28 PM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I'm not sure where the two ... I'm not sure where the two bad reviews are comming from? After tasting this wine with friends, we were all in agreement that this is a very good wine, especially at $16.02 a bottle. This is a very good Alexander Valley Cab - Big and Bold! 8/12/2002 11:06:14 PM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Big bold Cab!!... Big bold Cab!! 8/6/2002 11:33:59 AM Whitehall Lane Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated While I agree that the WineLibrary's ... While I agree that the WineLibrary's own scoring of the wines is at best self-serving and at worst misleading "WL-94...This one will sell out soon!!", I have never seen them misrepresent a rating from Parker, Spectator or IWC (including misleadingly using a score from one vintage to describe another). 8/5/2002 5:27:56 PM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I agree with the bad review. ... I agree with the bad review. Very acidic and kept waiting for a surprise. at the end. I let wine breathe for 3+ hours. Go Italian you will get a better deal!!! 8/5/2002 12:59:23 PM Aleramici Brunello Di Montalci rating: Not Rated Once again,for the money,this ... Once again,for the money,this wine is spectacular! I feel confident that it will evolve into a more round and beautiful wine.I loved the forward and full range of taste! I have shared six cases with friends and we love it! Keep highlighting finds like these because they are value added! Joseph Nunn 8/4/2002 1:14:35 PM Joseph Phelps Insignia rating: Not Rated We had a couple of bottles ... We had a couple of bottles for a birthday dinner. Lamb marinated with hers and Garlic. Grilled to perfection. Insignia was a perfect complement. Rich, chewey and long lasting on the pallete. We all agreed the wine was fantsastic 8/1/2002 9:24:38 PM Turnbull Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Wine Spectator got this rating ... Wine Spectator got this rating correct! We had it at the winery before a trade visit at Opus. Opus made a good wine in 98, but it pales in comparison to the 99 Turnbull. All the wines we tasted at Turnbull are very good to outstanding with the Cab being the best. Their prices are reasonable by CA standards. James. 8/1/2002 4:32:37 PM Argyle Blanc De Blanc rating: Not Rated It's an Oregon Sparkling ... It's an Oregon Sparkling Wine, not a California! 7/25/2002 12:45:11 PM Ceretto Barolo Brunate rating: Not Rated A great wine- I had a small ... A great wine- I had a small taste at a wine tasting- If I won the lottery I'd buy a bottle or two. There are too many very good $50 to $70 dollar bottles to chose from to really warrent the price difference. 7/25/2002 12:44:48 PM Ceretto Barolo Brunate rating: Not Rated A great wine- I had a small ... A great wine- I had a small taste at a wine tasting- If I won the lottery I'd buy a bottle or two. There are too many very good $50 to $70 dollar bottles to chose from to really warrent the price difference. 7/25/2002 12:41:05 PM Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvign rating: Not Rated A real sleeper- exceptional ... A real sleeper- exceptional value for the price- a "real" California Cabernet. 7/25/2002 12:35:38 PM El Roy Coalesce Red rating: Not Rated this wine stands out as one ... this wine stands out as one of the best values in sonoma wines out there. consistantly rich, well balanced and easy drinking, mike draxton produces a series of wines from his estate vineyards rivalling wines at three times the price. try the malbec or the sav blanc whenever you have the opportunity and see what the face of sonoma county wines should and i hope will soon become. thanks to mike and carol for another great vintage of el roy. c. henderson atlanta GA 7/24/2002 9:22:05 PM Poggio Dei Poggi Chianti Classico Riserva rating: Not Rated A bit disappointing. Light ... A bit disappointing. Light weight, mild bouquet and flavor best served with antipasta. Will not hold up to a strong flavored meal. 7/23/2002 6:46:35 PM Aleramici Brunello Di Montalci rating: Not Rated Not much there. Why did ... Not much there. Why did tastings give it an 80, and WS an 83? 7/19/2002 7:05:24 PM Oxford Landing Chardonnay rating: Not Rated It is an excelent Chardonnay. ... It is an excelent Chardonnay. at least a 90 pt wine. 7/17/2002 8:47:05 PM Saracco Moscato D`asti rating: Not Rated Simply stated...this is delicious. ... Simply stated...this is delicious. Sweet, Light and crisp taste accompanied by a slight fizz similiar to the carbon fizz of a sprite soda. Great price! --Dexter Perry 7/16/2002 4:34:50 PM Estancia Chardonnay rating: Not Rated Please submit a picture of ... Please submit a picture of this label! Thank You! 7/12/2002 11:44:53 PM Sharpshooter Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Definately an excellent value, ... Definately an excellent value, far better than most california cabs twice the price. Very chewy and full, with an alcoholic finish and mild tannins. However, it's not very aromatic, there is really not much of a nose at all. But the texture is great for a wine this price, and there is a noticable and interesting burnt fruit aspect. 7/12/2002 1:02:42 AM Flowers Perennial Red rating: Not Rated did i tasting at a restaurant. ... did i tasting at a restaurant. WOW. 7/9/2002 9:45:04 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated Unbelievable concentration ... Unbelievable concentration and depth! Not a long lived cab, but one to drink up and enjoy tonight. You will pay twice the price for the "F" country in quality. Buy this one by the case and enjoy!!! 90pts.+ 7/9/2002 3:32:47 PM Concha Y Toro Cabernet Merlot rating: Not Rated I built a wine cellar and ... I built a wine cellar and filled half the shelves with this wine - Dennis Conway 7/9/2002 2:57:17 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated Pete Rogers told me this ... Pete Rogers told me this wine rocks! If it's good enough for Pete, it's good enough for me! 7/9/2002 2:51:14 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated WOW!... this one really packs ... WOW!... this one really packs a punch! As velupsious as a $10 wine has ever been. Excellent value... 7/3/2002 4:09:57 AM Pine Ridge Cab Sauv Rutherford rating: Not Rated A great wine at this price! ... A great wine at this price! Black current, great balance or fruit and oka, and fine tannin. "Classic" Cali Cab under $30. (By classic, I don't mean 95pt or higher, I simply mean it expresses the terrior very well.) Taste both 98, and 99. I prefered 99 only by a marginal point. They are almost identical, 99 has just a bit more tannin. 90+ point. 7/2/2002 9:02:12 PM Verdi Spumante rating: Not Rated "If you're looking for a ... "If you're looking for a smooth champagne for any occasion from the wedding to the romantic picnic outdoors - This is it! My first experience with this champagne was at a wedding, and I have craved it ever since. I'm into reds, but found myself going back to this concoction time and time again." 7/2/2002 6:25:45 PM Conn Valley Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I had a personal tour of ... I had a personal tour of Conn Valley in June by the owner Todd Anderson, and his Cabs, Pinot and Eloge are fabulous! His attention to detail in the vineyards and his meticulous tasting of each barrel shows up in the quality of his wines. My suggestion is to get these while you can! J 7/2/2002 4:19:19 PM Balnaves Chardonnay rating: Not Rated I bought this on Gary's recommendation ... I bought this on Gary's recommendation and all I can say is thank you. I though I was drinking 1er or grand cru white Burgundy. Rarely do I buy Australian wine but this one is different. Loaded with richness and a Meursault like nutty quality but balanced by vibrant acidity. I will be back to grab a case. 93 points easily. 7/2/2002 4:10:12 PM Domaine Pegau Du Pape Red rating: Not Rated Ian recommended this to go ... Ian recommended this to go with my BBQ. I have always loved Chateauneuf and Pegau but was surprised by the older vintage. This wine is absolutely AMAZING, soft, rich, lush, full bodied with mature mushroom and earth flavors with a vivid strawberry bouquet the wine is drinking absolutely wonderful now. What a great bottle 92 points in my opinion. 7/2/2002 4:04:16 PM Dante Merlot rating: Not Rated One of the salespeople recommended ... One of the salespeople recommended this to me when I asked for Forest Glen. I wasn't so sure when I saw the ugly label but sure enough I was much better. I can't believe the price. 7/2/2002 4:02:10 PM Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc rating: Not Rated I bought this one based one ... I bought this one based one the review and the fact that NZ sauvignon's are just what I want to be drinking this summer. Well this may be the best NZ sauvignon I've had to date. Yes even better than Cloudy Bay (when I can even get it). Bright and zippy with great citrus qualities particularly lime. Well deserving of its 90 pont rating. 7/2/2002 3:58:39 PM Righetti Amarone rating: Not Rated I bought this because of ... I bought this because of the price. But was suprised by how good it was. The wine had that rich plummy amarone style and was soft and accesible. While it may not be as good as my favorite (Bertani) I can drink it on a regularly. A truly great value. 7/2/2002 3:55:41 PM Goubard Mont-avril Bourgogne rating: Not Rated I bought this on your recommendation ... I bought this on your recommendation to go with Lamb for my husbands birthday party. Well I can't thank you enough he and all our guests just loved the wine. Actually it provided more discussion than anything else. 7/2/2002 3:47:05 PM Chat Teyssier rating: Not Rated I bought this 2000 vintage ... I bought this 2000 vintage to see what all the hype was about. Well now I know. An absolutely amazing inexpensive Bordeaux. And I thought that there were no good values left there. The wine has bright cherry flavors with some cedary notes and a long and soft finish. 7/2/2002 3:42:31 PM Landmark Overlook Chard rating: Not Rated This has always been a favorite ... This has always been a favorite of my wife and I usually don't like chardonnay but this wine is different. I loved it. It seems not as heavily oaked as some of the other chardonnays I've had. 7/2/2002 3:39:08 PM Landmark Damaris Res Chardonnay rating: Not Rated I usually buy the Overlook ... I usually buy the Overlook but saw that you has this on sale for what I pay for Overlook at most other stores. But this bottling is much more complex with better balance. This may be the best California Chardonnay that I've ever had. 7/2/2002 3:36:56 PM Nino Negri 5 Stelle Sfursat rating: Not Rated I've seen this wine get Gambero ... I've seen this wine get Gambero Rosso Tre Bicciri for many vintages. This was the first time I've ever seen it on a shelf. This has got to be one of the greatest expressions of Nebbiolo that I've EVER had. I'm amazed by the depth of complexity of this wine and yet it is elegant and has a real finesse to it. My wife made had made grilled veal chops and served it with mushroom risotto. I thought that I had died and gone to heaven. A 95 point wine no doubt. I bought 2 six packs one for drinking and one for the cellar. When does the 1999 arrive? 7/2/2002 3:32:37 PM Travis Chardonnay rating: Not Rated Dan sold me this when I told ... Dan sold me this when I told him I was tired of all the heavy oaky Chardoonays. Well what a nice change of pace. I finally got to see what Chardonnay tastes like without all that oak and toasty flavors. I had it with grilled chicken with fresh herbs and what a great match it was. 7/2/2002 3:30:18 PM Furlan Pinot Grigio rating: Not Rated I was sold this instead of ... I was sold this instead of my usual Santa Margherita. This wine is not only a lot cheaper it's the best Pinot Grigio I've ever had. Thanks for the great recommendation. 7/2/2002 3:28:11 PM Kiona Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated One of the salespeople told ... One of the salespeople told me that this was like drinking a Hershey Bar, well I thought it sounded like BS but he was extremely convincing. Well maybe not Hersheys but I see the analogy, this wine is amazing rich and lush perthaps chocolatey but oh so YUMMY. A solid 90+ points in my book easily. 7/2/2002 3:24:39 PM Boniface Apremont rating: Not Rated Thanks Dan for recommending ... Thanks Dan for recommending this. This is one of the most fun wines I've had in a while. Super fresh and light with amazing fruit. I just served this at a back yard summer get together and everyone absolutely loved it. A few of my friends said they were going to buy cases, do I get commision? :) 7/2/2002 3:19:39 PM Feraud-brunel Vacqueyras rating: Not Rated When I read about this in ... When I read about this in the Wine Advocate I knew that it sounded great and it is. This is clearly the best Vacqueyras that I've ever had. Actually it's better than most Chateauneuf du Papes at twice the price. See you this weekend for a case. 7/2/2002 3:17:17 PM Schug Sonoma Pinot Noir rating: Not Rated I wasn't expecting much when ... I wasn't expecting much when you recommended this wine but WOW! such bright fruit with soft tannins and a nice bright quality to the wine. 7/2/2002 1:37:50 PM Sterling Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Agreed!! This Cabernet exceeds ... Agreed!! This Cabernet exceeds many wines $10 -$15 more. Great fruit, Hint's of chocolate and cassis. A very nice wine. 7/2/2002 1:35:45 PM Lolonis Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Every year Lolonis produces ... Every year Lolonis produces a very well balanced Cabernet that exceeds expectations for price. 7/2/2002 1:33:59 PM Frei Bros Cabernet rating: Not Rated Wow! Lots and lots of berries ... Wow! Lots and lots of berries and cassis. Another great example of California Cabernet at it's best. I love the price as well. 7/2/2002 1:31:23 PM Chat.st Jean Sonoma Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Very nice balance, firm tannins, ... Very nice balance, firm tannins, and of course lots of fruit. I'm not sure about the price though. There are many wines of this class out there for much less. 7/2/2002 1:28:41 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated I guess if Turning Leaf Merlot ... I guess if Turning Leaf Merlot is your favorite then this wine would be very powerful indeed. I think it's a steal at $10. 7/1/2002 8:33:34 AM Gallo Barelli Cabernet rating: Not Rated Without a doubt one of the ... Without a doubt one of the best offering from California regardless of price ! A Fruit bomb ! Gallo has done it again.. 7/1/2002 8:30:09 AM Pine Ridge Stags Leap Cabernet rating: Not Rated This is a great example of ... This is a great example of what California has to offer. Lots of up front fruit, but balanced with earth and chocolate. Great tannins as well. 7/1/2002 8:26:36 AM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated You can't find a better bottle ... You can't find a better bottle of Cab Sav for $10. This bottle drinks like a Cab in the $20-30 range from California. 6/29/2002 3:07:09 AM Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chard rating: Not Rated dfarrell--Entirely refreshing ... dfarrell--Entirely refreshing and quaffable Chard, with melony undertones and nice straw color. WS 90 pts. seems a bit high to me though! Washington St. Chardonnays, such as Ch. Ste. Michelle and Barnard Griffin offer fuller, more assertive wines at this price! 6/29/2002 2:58:49 AM Paitin Barbera Serra Boella rating: Not Rated dfarrell--This Barbera is ... dfarrell--This Barbera is dark ruby in color, and really delivers the goods: it's fruity and rich up front, with assertive tannins at the finish. A wine you want to leave in the glass for a few hours and let open up. 6/27/2002 12:47:06 PM Riunite Lambrusco rating: Not Rated Great wine, highly recommended. ... Great wine, highly recommended. Low price and exceptional taste. Deep grape depth with a moderate sweetness. Is best served chilled.. I love it !! 6/27/2002 12:41:51 PM Riunite Lambrusco rating: Not Rated Great hearty taste, flavorful ... Great hearty taste, flavorful for a red wine, but not overpowering. Is definitely a soft wine that goes great with Italian food. Something worth trying if you don't really know what you like. Nothing too bold, very understated even to the the most sensitive of palates 6/27/2002 7:57:24 AM Siro Pacenti Rosso Di Montalcino rating: Not Rated What of the review of the ... What of the review of the 2000 vintage? I have been collecting and enjoying wine for over 20 years and have seen many a wine that has been exceptional in a particular vintage and thoroughly unimpressive in subsequent vintages. This new technique of posting reviews of an impressive vintage to support sales of a different vintage is, in my opinion, totally self serving to the retailer and useless to the consumer. Only a novice or a gambler would place any stock in this practice, the experienced wine lover knows each vintage is unique unto itself. Tom V. 6/26/2002 12:24:07 PM Saracco Moscato D`asti rating: Not Rated This wine has an unbelievable ... This wine has an unbelievable connection to it's drinkers. The smooth taste of fruitiness will sail down your body like a young loves crush!!! -Jason 6/25/2002 4:11:48 PM Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa rating: Not Rated Once you get past the sulfites ... Once you get past the sulfites this is an "O.K." wine. I don't know what they were drinking before they rated this wine! I would give it a rating of "84" at most. Sorry I'll pass on this one. L.E. 6/24/2002 2:45:54 PM Spelletich Cab Sauvl rating: Not Rated One of the best Cabs I ever ... One of the best Cabs I ever tasted! 6/24/2002 1:36:42 PM Spelletich Cab Sauvl rating: Not Rated Such a mature taste and flavor ... Such a mature taste and flavor for such a young Cab. 6/22/2002 10:56:55 AM Saddleback Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated I moderated the Best of Show ... I moderated the Best of Show panel for the Hilton Head Island Wine Festival (SC). Saddleback Cellars won Best of Show Red. Wineries and distributors entered about 1000 wines for judging. About half were reds. The Saddleback Cellars had everything anyone could want in a Cab S. I can not phantom such a low score. I scored it 95 points (we actually used a modified Davis scoring system). The panel as a whole scored it about 93+ points. The wine has an unbelieveable mouth feel and texture, silky integration of tannins, structure and a 45 second finish. Twenty-four reds were nominiated for best of show. We selected 6 out of three flights for a final screening. The Saddleback Cellar average about 3-5 points higher than its closest competitor on the panel. Many better known wines did not make it into the final screening. The other wines in the final screening were all outstanding in their own right. If you buy and cellar this wine, you will not be sorry. James. 6/19/2002 8:51:57 AM Verdi Spumante rating: Not Rated This is the best Champange ... This is the best Champange there is - recomended highly - especially at weddings. With a fresh rasberry in the bottom of you glass you can't go wrong. 6/15/2002 9:12:37 PM Jimtown Cab Sauv rating: Not Rated Nice tannins ,wonderful fruit ... Nice tannins ,wonderful fruit on the nose,deep color . found this gem on Long Island for $10/btl. 6/15/2002 8:30:51 PM Giovello Pinot Grigio rating: Not Rated I enjoyed this light wine ... I enjoyed this light wine and love the blue bottle housing it.... Thank you.... 6/15/2002 12:22:29 PM Barton Vale Barossa Shiraz rating: Not Rated "big and rich with layers ... "big and rich with layers of flavor. An awesome wine at this price. 6/15/2002 12:21:12 PM Barton Vale Barossa Shiraz rating: Not Rated "big and rich with layers ... "big and rich with layers of flavor. An awsome wine at this price. 6/13/2002 10:29:15 AM Mouton Cadet Red rating: Not Rated fuck i need a recipe for ... fuck i need a recipe for this wine 6/12/2002 8:33:26 PM Il Poggione Brunello rating: Not Rated As the wine manager of a ... As the wine manager of a South Jersey store, I feel that you are correct in giving this wine a better review than the Spectator. It has fine balance. I feel this wine is delicious now, but could easily stand several years of aging. Kevin Carson "Joe Canals" |
