Snooth.com - recent reviews by solomania9

Round Hill Chardonnay Oak Free 2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:37:10 -0500

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

solomania9's Rating: 3/5
solomania9's Review: Soft nose of faint melons. Medium-bodied with well-integrated acidity and a light but long, slightly mineral finish.

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rare Vintage Rosé 1985

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:25:22 -0500

Name: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rare Vintage Rosé
Vintage: 1985
Varietal: Champagne
Winery: Champagne Veuve Clicquot
Region: France > Champagne > Montagne & Val de Reims > Grande Montagne de Reims > Reims
Price: $96.29
SnoothRank: 4/5

solomania9's Rating: N/A
solomania9's Review: Faint sweet honey and flowers on the nose. Gigantic bubbles on the tongue, extremely crisp and dry but with a sweeter edge than most nice Champagnes I've had. The finish leaves a lovely sweetness on the font of the mouth, while the back remains bone dry - and jealous.

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Seasmoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:18:41 -0500

Name: Seasmoke Cellars Ten Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
Region: USA > California > Central Coast
Price: $89.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

solomania9's Rating: 3.5/5
solomania9's Review: Solid bright grainy nose. Light in the mouth with an present but understated underlying acidity. Departs slowly and complexly with tea flavors and tarry cherries.

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Matanzas Creek Winery Pinot Noir 2007

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:10:26 -0500

Name: Matanzas Creek Winery Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Matanzas Creek Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Bennett Valley
Price: $30.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

solomania9's Rating: 4/5
solomania9's Review: A little gamey on the nose. Big soft pinot fruit with lots of complexity and and relaxed finish.

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Cameron Hughes Lot 125 Carneros Pinot Noir 2007

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:29:42 -0500

Name: Cameron Hughes Lot 125 Carneros Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Cameron Hughes Wine
Price: $18.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

solomania9's Rating: 3/5
solomania9's Review: Grainy cherries on the nose. At first, extremely lean and quiet in the mouth but after a second or two, flares up with spice and notes of tea and autumn. Slightly bitter on the finish.

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Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2007

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:58:42 -0500

Name: Sequoia Grove Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Sequoia Grove Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Napa > Carneros
Price: $21.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

solomania9's Rating: 4/5
solomania9's Review: Excellent balance on the palate with a zesty pear-infused buttery honied tone giving way to a beady milky finish. Practically screams to be paired with food.

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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:49:37 -0500

Name: Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Sequoia Grove Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $32.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

solomania9's Rating: 4/5
solomania9's Review: Sweet and grainy nose. Grand and dark in the mouth with dark chocolate and woody notes backed by a nicely structured acidity that rounds everything out.

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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:58:38 -0500

Name: Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Sequoia Grove Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $34.39
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

solomania9's Rating: 3.5/5
solomania9's Review: Rich bright eucalyptus on the nose. Bulbous core of ripe cherries, cedar, and spice on the palate with gigantic luscious tannins and a long prickly finish.

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Black Box Wines Merlot 2007

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:37:55 -0500

Name: Black Box Wines Merlot
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Black Box Wines
Region: USA > California
Price: $19.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

solomania9's Rating: 3/5
solomania9's Review: Fruity hot nose. Medium bodied and chalky in the mouth with a bright acidic finish.

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Seven Hills Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2007

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:27:19 -0500

Name: Seven Hills Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Seven Hills Winery
Region: USA > Washington > Benton County > Yakima Valley AVA > Red Mountain
SnoothRank: 3/5

solomania9's Rating: 3/5
solomania9's Review: Sharp cherry nose. Complex but nondescript in the mouth with medium body and bright cherry fruit.

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