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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2007

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:57 -0400

Name: Yalumba Y Series Viognier
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Viognier
Winery: The Yalumba Wine Company
Region: Australia > South Australia > Barossa
Price: $11.26
SnoothRank: 4/5

Healy's Rating: 3/5
Healy's Review: Good viognier for the price. Apricot and other light fruit.

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Summers Estate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Andrianna's Cuvee 2004

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:28:45 -0400

Name: Summers Estate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Andrianna's Cuvee
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Summers Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $24.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

Healy's Rating: 3/5
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Valpiculata Puertas Novas 2004

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:26:46 -0400

Name: Valpiculata Puertas Novas
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Tinto de Toro
Winery: Bodegas Valpiculata
Region: Spain
Price: $23.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

Healy's Rating: 3/5
Healy's Review: Sweet berry nose, jammy/berry body. Not a bad finish. Enjoyed it.

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Trivento Torrontes Select

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:56:35 -0400

Name: Trivento Torrontes Select
Vintage:
Varietal: Torrontes
Winery: Trivento Bodegas Y Vinedos
Region: Argentina
Price: $10.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

Healy's Rating: 4.5/5
Healy's Review: This was a new grape for me, and it is now one that I'm going to try more of. Fruity nose makes it seem like this will we sweet, but it's not. Body is more floral with a bit of citrus. Amazing crisp finish, nice and tart. A really fun wine!

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Three Thieves Pinot Grigio Mini Bandit 4 Pack 2006

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:54:56 -0400

Name: Three Thieves Pinot Grigio Mini Bandit 4 Pack
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Winery: Three Thieves
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $7.65
SnoothRank: 2/5

Healy's Rating: 1.5/5
Healy's Review: Ok, so this wine is not great. On the positive side, it does come in a juice box - just like you got when you were in 2nd grade. There are about two glasses per juice box, which actually makes it pretty good if you just want a sip of wine without having to open a full bottle. I wouldn't recommend serving this to guests, but it is really pretty perfect for that random week night that you just want a glass with your meal. I'll probably keep a few in my fridge just for that purpose. Would probably also be good to bring to the park on a hot day.

Very pale color, slight sweet apple nose. Light body with some apple fruit, finish is very crisp. Refreshing affordable table wine, nothing special - except the packaging is really fun.

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Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Sonoma County 2006

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:02:25 -0400

Name: Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Sonoma County
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Chateau St. Jean Winery & Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Sonoma Valley
Price: $13.79
SnoothRank: 3/5

Healy's Rating: 3/5
Healy's Review: Vanilla and pear nose. Slightly creamy texture with light oak and subtle fruit. Finish has vanilla and a bit of nut. Good afordable Cali Chardonnay.

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V. Sattui Winery Madeira NV

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:56:25 -0400

Name: V. Sattui Winery Madeira
Vintage: NV
Varietal:
Winery: V. Sattui Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa > St. Helena
Price: $41.00
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

Healy's Rating: 5/5
Healy's Review:

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Talbott Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Monterey 2005

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:54:33 -0400

Name: Talbott Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Monterey
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Talbott Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Monterey
Price: $38.21
SnoothRank: 4/5

Healy's Rating: 4/5
Healy's Review: Heavy oak and buttery texture. Minerality and some good fruit. I highly enjoyed this wine, even with the heavy oak.

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Hogue Fumé Blanc Columbia Valley 2006

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:52:21 -0400

Name: Hogue Fumé Blanc Columbia Valley
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Hogue Cellars
Region: USA > Oregon; Washington > Columbia Valley
Price: $10.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

Healy's Rating: 3/5
Healy's Review: Fruit on nose and body, mainly pear. Unexpected smokiness on nose as well. A little different, but liked it.

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Cline Sonoma Zinfandel 2005

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:59:44 -0400

Name: Cline Sonoma Zinfandel
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Cline Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Sonoma
Price: $19.79
SnoothRank: 2/5

Healy's Rating: 2/5
Healy's Review: If you need a Zin, this is fine but not great. Not a bad value. Some spicy dark fruit on the nose, typical zin body and decent finish with fruit and a bit of vanilla.

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