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Wooing Tree Vineyard Blondie 2008

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:04:35 -0400

Name: Wooing Tree Vineyard Blondie
Vintage: 2008
Varietal:
Winery: Wooing Tree Vineyard
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Otago
Price: $17.92
SnoothRank: N/A
chrisdorn's Rating: N/A
chrisdorn's Review: Tasting Notes from Winery: This unique Blanc de Noir was made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, grown on our family owned vineyard. Ripe hand picked fruit and gentle winemaking have given a wonderfully balanced wine with rich texture and fruit. The elegant champagne colour resulted from leaving juice in contact with its skins for several hours prior to a gentle whole bunch press. The wine shows delightful aromas and flavours of white peach and nectarines, with hints of strawberries and cherries. This wine is best served slightly chilled.

My wife and I toured this winery while on our honeymoon in April 2009. Thought the wine was a little better at room temperature as I was better able to taste the flavors, but I feel that way about most whites.

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Trevor Jones Chardonnay Virgin 2007

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:29:01 -0400

Name: Trevor Jones Chardonnay Virgin
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Trevor Jones
Region: Australia
Price: $12.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 3.5/5
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De Bortoli Noble One 2005

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:31:37 -0400

Name: De Bortoli Noble One
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Sémillon
Winery: De Bortoli Wines Pty
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Big Rivers > Riverina
Price: $20.14
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 4/5
chrisdorn's Review: We really enjoyed this with a nice blue cheese. The cobination of the two was impressive. By itself, it is very sweet and thick, almost like a honey. Really enjoyed it.

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Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel 7 Deadly Zins 2005

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:37:15 -0500

Name: Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel 7 Deadly Zins
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Michael-David Vineyards
Region: USA > California > San Joaquin County > Lodi
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 3/5
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Siduri Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Ewald Vineyard 2005

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:29:14 -0500

Name: Siduri Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Ewald Vineyard
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Siduri
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley
Price: $29.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 3.5/5
chrisdorn's Review: Great little winery to visit when in Cali. Do not actually own any land, just make deals to purchase vines from other landowners. Purchase as planting occurs and controls every step following: how much water, sun, shade, etc.

Really enjoy all the wines

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Gnarly Head Zinfandel Old Vines 2005

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:28:37 -0500

Name: Gnarly Head Zinfandel Old Vines
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Zinfandel
Winery: Gnarly Head Cellars
Region: USA > California > San Joaquin County > Lodi
Price: $10.49
SnoothRank: 3/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 3/5
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Layer Cake Shiraz NV

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:26:46 -0500

Name: Layer Cake Shiraz
Vintage: NV
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia > South Australia > Barossa
Price: $15.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 4/5
chrisdorn's Review: Ordered online following a good review my girlfriend read. Now appearing in many stores in TN (though we get good wine later than other parts of teh country). Very mellow taste, really enjoyed.

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Paul Hobbs Malbec El Felino 2004

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:52:01 -0500

Name: Paul Hobbs Malbec El Felino
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Malbec
Winery: Paul Hobbs
Region: Argentina > Mendoza
Price: $19.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

chrisdorn's Rating: 4/5
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