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Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons-Dauvissat 2002

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:33:13 -0400

Name: Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons-Dauvissat
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Chardonnay
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3.5/5
TasteDC's Review: Excellent Chardonnay I tasted at Taster's Guild 2002 Burgundy Dinner on 09/18/07 at PS7's in Washington, D.C. went great with the Hors d'Oevres of Gratin of Little Neck Clams, Smoked Corn and Watermelon and Duck Prosciutto and Cherries!

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Averill Lake Winery Chardonnay 2005

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:07:00 -0400

Name: Averill Lake Winery Chardonnay
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Chardonnay
Price: $16.00
SnoothRank: 3/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3/5
TasteDC's Review: This is an excellent starter Chardonnay from California which always shows wonderful ripe apple fruit and pear and a nice touch of toasty oak, but not too much creaminess

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Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:04:15 -0400

Name: Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
Vintage: NV
Varietal:
Winery: Veuve Clicquot
Region: Europe > France > Champagne
Price: $44.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3/5
TasteDC's Review: This is a great Aperitif Champagne - not too rich and yeasty, but elegant, crisp and citrusy, wonderful with fried foods!

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Haggipavlu Agiorgitiko 2001

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:00:03 -0400

Name: Haggipavlu Agiorgitiko
Vintage: 2001
Varietal: Agiorgitiko
Winery: Haggipavlu
Region: Greece > Peloponnisos > Nemea
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 2/5
TasteDC's Review: This wine showed pretty poorly at a recent tasting - the fruit and tannin could barely stand up to the alcohol and that was listed as only 12.5 %. Fun wine if you're in the Greek Islands, but so much better out there for the price.

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Fidelitas M100 Red Wine 2004

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:55:38 -0400

Name: Fidelitas M100 Red Wine
Vintage: 2004
Varietal:
Winery: Fidelitas
Region: USA > Oregon; Washington > Columbia Valley
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 4/5
TasteDC's Review: Although not a blockbuster, it has so many things right - the balance of oak, tannin and fruit (the merlot really shows well from Washington State) that this wine will improve with a few years in the cellar.

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Moncaro Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Verde Cà Ruptae 2006

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:43:46 -0400

Name: Moncaro Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Verde Cà Ruptae
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Verdicchio
Winery: Moncaro
Region: Europe > Italy > Marche
Price: $15.00
SnoothRank: 3/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3/5
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Malgra Monciraldo Barberesco 2002

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:41:31 -0400

Name: Malgra Monciraldo Barberesco
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Price: $30.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 4/5
TasteDC's Review: The Queen of Wines, this Barberesco is on the lighter side, but should age gracefully. Not so expensive to age forever, enjoy this wine with a delicious Sunday meal.

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La Sera Red Malvasia 2006

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:39:02 -0400

Name: La Sera Red Malvasia
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Malvasia
Winery: La Sera
Region: Europe > Italy
Price: $10.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3/5
TasteDC's Review: Slightly sweet, zesty red wine is a specialty of Piedmont region. Fun wine, enjoy with friends and some cheese, don't take life too seriously!

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Cristina Ascheri Roero Arneis 2005

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:31:55 -0400

Name: Cristina Ascheri Roero Arneis
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Arneis
Price: $21.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 3.5/5
TasteDC's Review: Unusually rich white wine that has true wait on the palate - the importer suggest this wine with the foods of his hometown area (Torino) such as salami, cheeses, roasted vegetables and this wine

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Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:28:28 -0400

Name: Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Vintage: 2003
Varietal:
Price: $40.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TasteDC's Rating: 4/5
TasteDC's Review: Raisinated with great roasted figs and pruney depth, great wine for any braised meat

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