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Shafer Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley 2005

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:44:17 -0400

Name: Shafer Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Shafer Vineyard Cellars
Price: $51.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 4/5
runningbear's Review: We really enjoyed this 2005 Shafer- just about as much as the 2003 vintage.
A great wine.

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Bootleg Toscana Grande Tuscan 2003

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:09:08 -0400

Name: Bootleg Toscana Grande Tuscan
Vintage: 2003
Varietal:
Winery: Bootleg
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Price: $19.00
SnoothRank: 3/5

runningbear's Rating: 3/5
runningbear's Review: A decent Tuscan, especially at the price point. Not a favorite, as it doesn't seem as balanced as other Tuscans we've had recently, so rating it as average.

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Charles Krug 2004 Limited Release Red Wine - Voltz Vineyard 2004

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:51:10 -0400

Name: Charles Krug 2004 Limited Release Red Wine - Voltz Vineyard
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: 58% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot
Winery: Charles Krug Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $80.00
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 4.5/5
runningbear's Review: This is a wonderful, not-too-heavy blended red wine with lush flavor and tannins that are not overpowering. We highly recommend this wine if you can find it.

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Opus One 1999

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:58:51 -0500

Name: Opus One
Vintage: 1999
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Opus One Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $429.99
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 5/5
runningbear's Review: The first time I had this was during a business dinner - the second, a friends house celebrating my marriage. It is really unbelievable. Smooth, rich and just something you want to continue to hold in your mouth without swallowing. A definite treat for a special occasion.

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J Brut 2000

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:56:19 -0500

Name: J Brut
Vintage: 2000
Varietal:
Price: $38.99
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 4/5
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Shafer Merlot 2003

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:40:35 -0500

Name: Shafer Merlot
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Shafer Vineyard Cellars
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $51.28
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 4/5
runningbear's Review: My wife cooked some Mexican spiced chicken with taco rice for dinner, and the wine went beautifully with the dinner. Then we had some chocolate for desert, and again, taste was great. It is a very smooth wine with no bite and lots of flavors that hang on the tongue. Easily drinkable, and we are about to finish the bottle. You will enjoy if you buy - promise.

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Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2005

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:33:05 -0500

Name: Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Lynmar Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma > Russian River Valley
Price: $30.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

runningbear's Rating: 5/5
runningbear's Review: I am a chardonnay lover and ordered this at a business dinner and was VERY pleased. A very smooth chardonnay, it went with almost everything we ordered (all dishes were shared) and such a hit amongst our table of 6 that we ordered another bottle. Everyone loved it - it is not too buttery, but would best be described as a smooth, dry chardonnay with plenty of body but not too much bite.

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Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2006

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:48:00 -0500

Name: Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Winery: Rosenblum Cellars
Region: USA > California > Central Coast
Price: $16.98
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 3.5/5
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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2004

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:45:16 -0500

Name: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Columbia Crest Winery
Region: USA > Washington > Columbia Valley
Price: $14.51
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 1/5
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Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Alpha Colchagua Valley 2004

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:42:08 -0500

Name: Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Alpha Colchagua Valley
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Viña Montes
Region: Chile
Price: $11.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

runningbear's Rating: 4.5/5
runningbear's Review: A surprisingly great wine for the price- had forgotten the price and was pleasantly surprised. We will be picking up some more bottles!

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