Snooth.com - recent reviews by ccarpita

Freeman Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:11:00 -0500

Name: Freeman Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Freeman
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
SnoothRank: 4/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3.5/5
ccarpita's Review: The aroma bears strong notes of caraway and flax seed, with toasted oak, and raspberry. The tannins are well developed, and the entrance and release are gradual and gentle.

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Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:05 -0500

Name: Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Round Hill
Region: USA > California
Price: $18.99
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

ccarpita's Rating: 2.5/5
ccarpita's Review: Very well balanced, but the body falls a bit short and it's not all that different from the Merlot. Same buttery chocolate with a bit of ripe berry fruits.

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Round Hill Merlot California 2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:43 -0500

Name: Round Hill Merlot California
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Round Hill
Region: USA > California
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3/5
ccarpita's Review: Very unobjectionable, a bit of sweetness with soft tannins and a pleasant bit of wood and chocolate. Fulfilling on a basic level.

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Round Hill Chardonnay Oak Free 2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:02 -0500

Name: Round Hill Chardonnay Oak Free
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Round Hill
Region: USA > California
Price: $11.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3/5
ccarpita's Review: A fun fruity wine that's a bit sweet and very drinkable, with lots of green apple tartness, although the acidity falls flat sooner than I would like. Hints of nutmeg and lychee.

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Seasmoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:43 -0500

Name: Seasmoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
Region: USA > California > Central Coast
Price: $94.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3/5
ccarpita's Review: Big and bold, lots of smoke and wood, like if you set your oak cabin on fire, then collect the insurance and spend it on blackberries.

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Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Nils Reserve 2007

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:25:06 -0500

Name: Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Nils Reserve
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Johan Vineyards
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3.5/5
ccarpita's Review: I didn't enjoy it much personally, as I prefer stronger wines, but the wine has a lot of character and complex flavors. Nice tartness with raspberry and blueberry notes, a touch of sweetness, not very tannic.

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Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:12 -0500

Name: Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Meunier
Winery: Domaine Chandon
Region: USA > California > Napa > Carneros
Price: $26.79
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3.5/5
ccarpita's Review: Very vegetative, herbal, and tea-like qualities on the nose, with a delicate and complex mouth. I wouldn't want to drink a lot of it, but for one glass it's very nice. Definitely a thinker instead of a doer.

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Zaca Mesa Roussanne 2006

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:00:45 -0500

Name: Zaca Mesa Roussanne
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Roussanne
Winery: Zaca Mesa Winery
Region: USA > California > Santa Barbara County > Santa Ynez Valley
Price: $25.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

ccarpita's Rating: 4/5
ccarpita's Review: Really bold and powerful with a soft touch, butteriness and mild acids are in perfect balance, the fruits are melonous and tropical. Would go great with couscous and salmon.

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Black Box Chardonnay 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:15:38 -0500

Name: Black Box Chardonnay
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Black Box Wines
Region: USA > California > Monterey County
Price: $23.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 3/5
ccarpita's Review: Very minerally and a bit sweet, this is a fun and decent wine for catering, picnics, camping, and 5 second shots of laughing with old friends. Oh black box, you melodious monolith of mirth.

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Seven Hills Merlot 2007

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:28:14 -0500

Name: Seven Hills Merlot
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Seven Hills Winery
Region: USA > Washington
SnoothRank: 3/5

ccarpita's Rating: 2.5/5
ccarpita's Review: Very robust nose and some interesting flavors, smooth wood flavors, with a dry finish.

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