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Klein Constantia Constantia Vin de Constance 2004

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:25:45 -0500

Name: Klein Constantia Constantia Vin de Constance
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains
Winery: Klein Constantia
Region: South Africa > Coastal Region > Constantia
Price: $49.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 5/5
runningbear's Review: A wonderfully suave dessert wine we were served at alinea to complement

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La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano Riserva 2001

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:36:50 -0400

Name: La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano Riserva
Vintage: 2001
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Winery: La Spinetta
Region: Italy > Piemonte > Barbaresco
Price: $112.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 4.5/5
runningbear's Review: Took a little while to open up, but when it did it was a beautiful, full bodied wine with a rich deep flavor. The tannins were really not very strong, but it was still a rich wine. Great with steak.

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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:51:08 -0400

Name: Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma > Sonoma Valley
Price: $17.62
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 5/5
runningbear's Review: Rich taste, but light on the tongue. Cherries, very light tannins. Excellent with steak. A full-bodied red less than $50. Very smooth...

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Charles Beaurignac Semi-Sweet Red

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:48:23 -0400

Name: Charles Beaurignac Semi-Sweet Red
Vintage:
Varietal:
Region: France
Price: $5.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

runningbear's Rating: 3/5
runningbear's Review:

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Charles Beaurignac Semi-Sweet Red

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:47:44 -0400

Name: Charles Beaurignac Semi-Sweet Red
Vintage:
Varietal:
Region: France
Price: $5.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

runningbear's Rating: 3/5
runningbear's Review: Surprisingly decent, especially given the price point

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Maison Champy Savigny-Lès-Beaune 'Peuillets' Premier Cru 2005

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:56:36 -0400

Name: Maison Champy Savigny-Lès-Beaune 'Peuillets' Premier Cru
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Maison Champy
Region: France > Burgundy > Côte d'Or > Savigny Les Baune
Price: $31.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

runningbear's Rating: 1.5/5
runningbear's Review: Way too tannic for my taste. Will skip next time.

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Jezebel Pinot Noir 2006

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:52:51 -0400

Name: Jezebel Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Clos Jezebel
SnoothRank: 3/5

runningbear's Rating: 3/5
runningbear's Review: Smooth-drinking pinot from Willamette Valley in Oregon

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Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2007

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:48:09 -0400

Name: Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Kendall Jackson Lakeport Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Price: $13.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 3/5
runningbear's Review: Decent Chardonnay, but not as flowing on the palate as some

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Ravenswood Zinfandel Sonoma County 2000

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:05:10 -0400

Name: Ravenswood Zinfandel Sonoma County
Vintage: 2000
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Ravenswood Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Price: $29.18
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 2.5/5
runningbear's Review: decent wine that i picked up from the ravenswood vineyard directly a few years back. decent, though not a personal favorite

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Winter's Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:30:16 -0400

Name: Winter's Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Winter's Hill Vineyard
Region: USA > Oregon > Willamette Valley
Price: $170.60
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 4.5/5
runningbear's Review: Very silky 2002 vintage pinot. Quite enjoyable and smooth.

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