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Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2006

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:59:12 -0500

Name: Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: frei brothers
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley
Price: $21.54
SnoothRank: 3/5

fthead9's Rating: 3.5/5
fthead9's Review: Very smooth, light tannins. Very pleasantly surprised with it's overall quality

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Vega Escal Priorat 2005

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:54:59 -0500

Name: Vega Escal Priorat
Vintage: 2005
Varietal:
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Priorat
Price: $22.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

fthead9's Rating: 3.5/5
fthead9's Review: Very nice fruit with a hint of vanilla. Excellent value

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Rosenblum Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyard 2007

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:47:37 -0500

Name: Rosenblum Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyard
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Zinfandel
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
Price: $32.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 4/5
fthead9's Review: Outstanding, one of the best 2007 zines from Rosenblum.

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Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2005

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:44:01 -0500

Name: Château Suduiraut Sauternes
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Sémillon
Winery: Château Suduiraut
Region: France > Bordeaux > Sauternes
Price: $39.95
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 4.5/5
fthead9's Review: Outstanding, like drinking liquid gold. Lush apricot, not cloying at all. Love this wine.

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Gnarly Head Merlot 2005

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:40:48 -0500

Name: Gnarly Head Merlot
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Gnarly Head Cellars
Region: USA > California
Price: $10.39
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 3/5
fthead9's Review: This a great buy at the price point. Surprisingly good fruit, very smooth finish.

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The Colonial Estate Shiraz Explorateur 2006

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:38:23 -0500

Name: The Colonial Estate Shiraz Explorateur
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: The Colonial Estate
Region: Australia > Barossa Valley
Price: $28.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 3/5
fthead9's Review: Very solid Shiraz from down under. Rich texture, truly a meaty Shiraz.

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Justin Vineyard Syrah 2007

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:35:27 -0500

Name: Justin Vineyard Syrah
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Justin Vineyards & Winery
Region: USA > California > San Luis Obispo County > Paso Robles
Price: $15.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

fthead9's Rating: 3.5/5
fthead9's Review: Nice Syrah at the price point. Rich with some nice spicy fruit on the front.

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Sunstone Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:32:26 -0500

Name: Sunstone Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Sunstone Vineyards & Winery
Region: USA > California > Santa Barbara County
Price: $30.00
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 2/5
fthead9's Review: Unremarkable, very disappointing for the price point. Some hints of grass, very little citrus. Not one of Sunstone's better efforts.

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Andrew Murray Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard 2007

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:52:46 -0500

Name: Andrew Murray Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Andrew Murray Vineyards
SnoothRank: 3/5

fthead9's Rating: 3.5/5
fthead9's Review: Somewhat disappointing after the amazing 2006 Watch Hill Syrah. Still a very nice wine, faint tannins, a hint of pepper.

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Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Snows Lake Vineyard 2006

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:43:14 -0500

Name: Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Snows Lake Vineyard
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Rosenblum Cellars
Region: USA > California > Lake > Red Hills Lake County
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

fthead9's Rating: 3.5/5
fthead9's Review: Nice value play for a Rosenblum Zine.

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