Snooth.com - recent reviews by cgreg27

Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel Three Valleys 2007

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:52:34 -0500

Name: Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel Three Valleys
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Ridge Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Sonoma
Price: $20.39
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: N/A
cgreg27's Review: coffee and spice on the nose as well as a hit of black fruit...still a very young wine that needs to take its time and the tannins are sure to break down a bit...great fruit and spice on the plate...i would give my left arm for a filet and this bottle right now...

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Clos du Val Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:46:36 -0500

Name: Clos du Val Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Clos Du Val
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $65.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3/5
cgreg27's Review: finally got to understand "green peppers" on the nose with this wine, also got a big herb and spice feel on the nose and front...got big vegetal and alcohol on palate that made it harder to grasp the oak and fruit, not sure if it was acidity or tannins...possibly let it sit in the decanter for an hour or two...

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Nickel & Nickel Zinfandel Bonfire Vineyard 2006

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:43:37 -0500

Name: Nickel & Nickel Zinfandel Bonfire Vineyard
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Nickel & Nickel
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
Price: $42.19
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3.5/5
cgreg27's Review: very intense dark fruit...very smooth finish with tones of oak and vanilla which helps balance the intense fruit...spice undertones a bit on the front and on the finish but with not much on the mid...very enjoyable ...backend with vanilla and oak which transitions into more of a plum on the long finish

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Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2006

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:12:33 -0400

Name: Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Simi Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley
Price: $19.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3.5/5
cgreg27's Review: dried dark fruit, slight oak and a touch of licorice on the nose...definitely taste the oak on the midpalate with a big plum on the finish...medium bodied..for $21.99, very good effort...

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Molly Dooker The Boxer Shiraz 2008

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:31:58 -0400

Name: Molly Dooker The Boxer Shiraz
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Mollydooker Wines
Region: Australia > South Australia
Price: $24.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3/5
cgreg27's Review: Huge Australian fruit on the mouthfeel, big black cherry, peppery spice on the front, with almost a tickling of suede on the back and across the tongue...did the "Mollydooker Shake" and tasted a bit of a difference, seemed like the spice calmed a bit and the fruit was a little more intense...big leather on the nose...If youre big into sweet big fruit on an early wine with little to no tannins this is for you....screams, Australian wine...

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Lucente la Vite Toscana Luca Della Vite 2006

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:24:43 -0400

Name: Lucente la Vite Toscana Luca Della Vite
Vintage: 2006
Varietal:
Winery: Lucente
Region: Italy
Price: $27.15
SnoothRank: 3/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3/5
cgreg27's Review: the wine is dark violet in color...light sangiovese that at first gets overpowered on the front by a strong tannic structure that mellows out over time...big black cherry soda notes, slight lingering finish...would definitely drink again

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Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:33:42 -0400

Name: Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Viña Concha y Toro
Region: Chile
Price: $9.97
SnoothRank: 2.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: 1.5/5
cgreg27's Review: i get a green apple on the nose with some citrus, the color is yellow with a tint of green...a bit too acidic for me to be as refreshing as some other sauvignon blancs...big mineral on the front, not much versatility...

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Clos du Val Chardonnay Carneros 2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:08:04 -0400

Name: Clos du Val Chardonnay Carneros
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Clos Du Val
Region: USA > California > Napa > Carneros
Price: $16.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3/5
cgreg27's Review: On the nose get a slight feel of toasted oak, marshmallow but slight compared to a bit stronger green apple. More buttery on the nose than on the palate. Get a bigger toasted marshmallow feel on the palate, minerality on the front with a soft mid palate but definite 'mallow on the finish, yet isnt long.

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Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:05:14 -0400

Name: Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Frogs Leap Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $35.64
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: 3/5
cgreg27's Review: smooth nose feel to this wine, very inviting with its blend of spices and fruit with a touch of acidity, leaving it feeling soft...i get a hint of sweetness on the front with a big black cherry/plum mid palate with silky tannic structure, with a slight spice and tremendous dryness on the finish...definitely sets itself apart in its price point...

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Mad Hatter Proprietary Red 2005

Mon, 25 May 2009 23:12:40 -0400

Name: Mad Hatter Proprietary Red
Vintage: 2005
Varietal:
Winery: Mad Wines Co.
Region: USA > California
Price: $54.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

cgreg27's Rating: 4/5
cgreg27's Review: on the nose i get more of a napa valley earthiness, rather than the napa valley big fruit, which is a positive...palate: definitely an awesome earthiness mixed with a great balance of fruit, with a black licorice and green apple on the finish...call me crazy....definitely let it open up!

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