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The Colonial Estate Shiraz Explorateur 2006

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:30:29 -0500

Name: The Colonial Estate Shiraz Explorateur
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: The Colonial Estate
Region: Australia > Barossa Valley
Price: $28.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 4/5
elliottback's Review: Great shiraz, lovely aftertaste of fruits. The acidity is good--but for the sharpest fruits drink within the first two days of opening.

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Wellington Vineyards le Pique Nique 2007

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:32:47 -0400

Name: Wellington Vineyards le Pique Nique
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Ros
Winery: Wellington Vineyards
Region: USA > California
Price: $14.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 4/5
elliottback's Review:

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Quarles Harris Port 2003

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:32:51 -0400

Name: Quarles Harris Port
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Lenoir Grape
Winery: Quarles Harris
Region: Portugal
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 3/5
elliottback's Review: Solid, dark, port, very sweet. Alcoholic nose (think C3H7OH) with a hint of tannins, but makes up for it with a wood-laden currant aftertaste.

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Château Coucy-Maureze Montagne-St.-Emilion 2002

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:24:43 -0400

Name: Château Coucy-Maureze Montagne-St.-Emilion
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Château Coucy-Maureze
Region: France > Bordeaux > Montagne-st. Émilion
Price: $17.93
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 1/5
elliottback's Review: A poor imitator, the wine is too watery, thin. The aftertaste weakly lingers, bitter, on the tongue, disappointing a fine nose of blackberry and port.

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Handley Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2007

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:04:24 -0400

Name: Handley Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
Price: $13.69
SnoothRank: 2/5

elliottback's Rating: 1/5
elliottback's Review: Oily and acidic, the Handley 2007 will take more out of you than you'll get out of it.

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Handley Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2006

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:19:29 -0400

Name: Handley Anderson Valley Chardonnay
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley
Price: $19.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 3/5
elliottback's Review: Decent, light Chardonnay. Perfectly drinkable, soft.

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Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Volnay Premiere Cru Clos des Chênes 2005

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:13:57 -0400

Name: Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Volnay Premiere Cru Clos des Chênes
Vintage: 2005
Varietal:
Winery: Domaine Potinet-Ampeau
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 5/5
elliottback's Review: Fantastic red wine.

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Domaine Baron Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:12:48 -0400

Name: Domaine Baron Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Domaine Baron
Region: France
Price: $16.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 4/5
elliottback's Review:

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Le Colture Prosecco di Valdobbiadene NV

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:25:49 -0400

Name: Le Colture Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Vintage: NV
Varietal: Prosecco
Price: $16.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 4/5
elliottback's Review: Great, slightly sweet sparkling white wine. At $16 it would be a steal--fantastic with white meat or seafood, or drunk alone with hors.

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Condesa de Leganza Crianza 2004

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:37:54 -0400

Name: Condesa de Leganza Crianza
Vintage: 2004
Varietal:
Winery: Condesa de Leganza
Region: Spain
Price: $8.39
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

elliottback's Rating: 4/5
elliottback's Review: Very nice to use for making Sangria.

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