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Bodegas Castano Solanera 2005

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:28:11 -0500

Name: Bodegas Castano Solanera
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain > Murcia > Yecla
Price: $13.44
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 4/5
kybecca's Review: 91 points and listed as a "Spanish Wine Bargain Under $20" by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

90 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Saturated purple. Smoky raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a sexy mocha quality adding complexity. Fleshy, round dark fruit liqueur flavors caress rather than pummel the palate. Gentle tannins arrive late to add structure but this is all about silky, juicy fruit." (Sept/Oct '07)

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Ko" Rosé Puzelat 2008

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:34:25 -0400

Name: Ko" Rosé Puzelat
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Malbec
Region: France > Loire
Price: $13.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 4.5/5
kybecca's Review:

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Château Troplong-Mondot St.-Emilion 2005

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:47:14 -0400

Name: Château Troplong-Mondot St.-Emilion
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Troplong-Mondot, Château
Region: France > Bordeaux > Libournais > St. Émilion
Price: $257.00
SnoothRank: 4.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 5/5
kybecca's Review: We haven't had the pleasure of tasting this wine yet, but here is Parker's review:
"This estate was justifiably elevated to a Premier Grand Cru Classe in the new St.-Emilion classification thanks to the exceptional efforts of proprietress Christine Valette over the last two decades. The 2005 is one of the monumental wines of the vintage, and may eclipse their prodigious 1990. Inky/blue/purple-colored with an exceptional bouquet of Asian spices, blueberries, blackberries, truffles, cold steel, graphite, and charcoal, it hits the palate with exceptional purity, laser-like precision, a compellingly concentrated, multilayered mouthfeel, a broad, savory texture, terrific acidity, and substantial, but sweet tannins. It lives up to everything it revealed in barrel, and appears set to live for a half century or more. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050."

99 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue #176 April 2008

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Ichanka Syrah

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:42:51 -0400

Name: Ichanka Syrah
Vintage:
Varietal: Syrah
Price: $9.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

kybecca's Rating: 3.5/5
kybecca's Review: An absolute bargain, you would swear this was a much more expensive wine. Very rich and full bodied with lovely dark berry flavors.

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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge 2003

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:39:03 -0400

Name: Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $79.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

kybecca's Rating: 4/5
kybecca's Review: What an amazing wine! The perfect weight, well-balanced, complex and just plain delicious. A Bordeaux-style blend with a California soul.

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Ingleside Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese NV

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:03:09 -0400

Name: Ingleside Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese
Vintage: NV
Varietal: Sangiovese
Winery: Ingleside Plantation Vineyards
Region: USA > Virginia
Price: $14.95
SnoothRank: 3/5

kybecca's Rating: 3.5/5
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Burrton Sonoma Coast Syrah 2004

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:59:05 -0400

Name: Burrton Sonoma Coast Syrah
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Burrton
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Price: $16.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 4/5
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Burrton 2004

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:35:49 -0400

Name: Burrton
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Burrton
Region: USA > California > Central Coast
Price: $16.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 4/5
kybecca's Review: This is one fantastic wine, and a heck of a deal. Well balanced, yet palate-coating; full of plum and dried figs mingled with saddle leather, chestnuts, and white pepper. Finishes with a nice blackberry kick. We recommend pairing this with lamb, burgers, or anything off the grill. Also drinks well on its own.
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Elisabeth Spencer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Rouge 2005

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:30:02 -0400

Name: Elisabeth Spencer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Rouge
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Elizabeth Spencer Wines
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast
Price: $45.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 3.5/5
kybecca's Review: A delicious small-production pinot noir that strikes the perfect balance between a good acidic backbone and lush fruit.
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Domaine Pascal Bouley Pommard 2005

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:47:21 -0400

Name: Domaine Pascal Bouley Pommard
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Domaine Pascal Bouley
Region: France > Burgundy > Côte d'Or > Côte de Beaune > Pommard
Price: $36.00
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

kybecca's Rating: 4/5
kybecca's Review: BURGHOUND Tasting note: Relatively high-toned and unusually elegant red pinot and raspberry fruit aromas complement the rich, firm and pure medium weight plus flavors that possess excellent detail and a subtle minerality on the penetrating and beautifully balanced finish. This is an impressive effort with ample depth and unusually good presence for its level. Worth a look.
Tasted: Apr 01, 2007
Score: 88-91 Drink: 2012+
- Comments: Outstanding!

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