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Lagaria Pinot Grigio 2008

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:37:10 -0500

Name: Lagaria Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Winery: Lagaria
Region: Italy > Umbria
Price: $10.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

egon klimt's Rating: 4/5
egon klimt's Review: Not your usual weak & insipid Pinot Grigio! Tons of character shines through, from the zippy lime & citrus to the mineral inflections on the finish. This is a steal! 90pts.

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Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2006

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:24:24 -0500

Name: Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Sangiovese
Winery: Borgo Scopeto
Region: Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico
Price: $14.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

egon klimt's Rating: 4/5
egon klimt's Review: Very pretty; fresh & juicy aromas & flavors of red berries, anise & dark plum, along with a floral edge that is welcomed on the finish. Beautifully balanced & arranged. 92pts.

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Elderton Tantalus Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:01:13 -0500

Name: Elderton Tantalus Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Elderton Wines Pty
Region: Australia > South Australia
Price: $7.15
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

egon klimt's Rating: 4/5
egon klimt's Review: Chock full of raspberry &blackberry flavors; spicy black pepper & dark chocolate add complexity on the finish. 90pts.

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Marquis Philips Grenache 2007

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:44:13 -0500

Name: Marquis Philips Grenache
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Grenache
Winery: Marquis Philips
Region: Australia > Adelaide Hills
Price: $15.29
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

egon klimt's Rating: 4.5/5
egon klimt's Review: Rich & intense, with dark cherry, blue & black berry, and firm mineral notes. Smoky, vanillin oak comes through on the finish. Well-balanced & perfect for b-b-q. 93pts.

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Marietta Angeli Cuvee Alexander Valley 2005

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:53:05 -0500

Name: Marietta Angeli Cuvee Alexander Valley
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Marietta Cellars
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley
Price: $24.79
SnoothRank: 4/5

egon klimt's Rating: 5/5
egon klimt's Review: This is one to lay down & see how it evolves over 12-15yrs. Dense & glass coating black/purple; aromas of cassis, smoke, mineral, tar, & then a touch of violets; palate is thick & juicy with a good firm backbone. 95pts.

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Marietta Cellars Zinfandel 2007

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:43:56 -0500

Name: Marietta Cellars Zinfandel
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Marietta Cellars
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County
Price: $17.79
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

egon klimt's Rating: 5/5
egon klimt's Review: Excellent vintage for depth of fruit flavor. Deep & dark & very opaque; layers of black fruit flavors play against a floral edge & gain complexity; not one for aging but very enjoyable for its youthfull exhuberance. 91pts.

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Marietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:32:52 -0500

Name: Marietta Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Marietta Cellars
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County
Price: $17.79
SnoothRank: 3/5

egon klimt's Rating: 4.5/5
egon klimt's Review: This is one to enjoy now; big & deep, with cassis & blackberry playing a major role; spicy oak notes round out the finish. 91pts.

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Marietta Petite Sirah 2006

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:25:11 -0500

Name: Marietta Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Marietta Cellars
Region: USA > California
Price: $17.79
SnoothRank: 3/5

egon klimt's Rating: N/A
egon klimt's Review: Deep blue & black berry notes, pepper & vanilla spice; very lush & palate saturating. 93pts.

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Wallace Brook Pinot Gris 2008

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:37:31 -0500

Name: Wallace Brook Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Winery: Wallace Brook Cellars
Region: USA
Price: $10.44
SnoothRank: 3/5

egon klimt's Rating: N/A
egon klimt's Review: If you haven't tried this wine yet, search it out quickly, as they will probably be switching vintages soon. This wine just screams out of the glass. Excellent balance with a very expressive melange of all things citrus & apple. The wine sells for less than $10 AND SHOULD BE IN THE RUNNING FOR STEAL OF THE YEAR!
92pts!

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Torii Mor Pinot Noir Oregon 2007

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:43:57 -0500

Name: Torii Mor Pinot Noir Oregon
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Torii Mor
Region: Hungary > Mór
Price: $18.34
SnoothRank: 3/5

egon klimt's Rating: N/A
egon klimt's Review: Dark, earthy & rich. Black cherry, spice & mushroom notes are balanced by crisp acidity. Should round out nicely with some age, but all the stuffing is there!
93pts.

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