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Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2007

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:57:58 -0500

Name: Ironstone Obsession Symphony
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Symphony
Winery: Ironstone Vineyards
Region: USA > California > Calaveras
Price: $7.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 3/5
VeggieFella's Review: Nice crisp fruity wine with very floral nose. The wine is somewhat sweet, but not overbearing, a tad on the green side. Medium-short clean finish.

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Yalumba Shiraz & Viognier Barossa 2005

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:26:37 -0500

Name: Yalumba Shiraz & Viognier Barossa
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Syrah
Winery: Yalumba
Price: $15.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 4/5
VeggieFella's Review: Very delightful wine, still a touch of tannins with mouth watering acidity. Spicy fragrance that compliments the flavours of dark cherry and plum. A very well balanced tasty treat... Yum Yum.

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Château Siran 1986

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:14:28 -0500

Name: Château Siran
Vintage: 1986
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: S de Siran
Region: France > Bordeaux
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 4/5
VeggieFella's Review: It was quite a number of years since I had this wine but it still lingers in my memory. I tried this wine before I really knew anything about wine, a good thing I didn't hold on to this one as it would be a very expensive vinegar by now. I remember storing the bottle on top of my book case, a nice high warm spot with plenty of light... anyway you get the picture. I waited for the first special occasion to try and remember it being smooth, lush and long lasting on the palate. I tried to find it again locally only to find that it had sold out.

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Bivio DOCG Chianti 2006

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:07:34 -0500

Name: Bivio DOCG Chianti
Vintage: 2006
Varietal:
Winery: Bivio
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Price: $11.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 3/5
VeggieFella's Review: Simple easy drinking wine, alcohol a little overbearing, but still a pleasant drink. I tried this on the advice of a local wine shop proprietor who tends to have a different palate than mine.

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Chateau Loupiac Gaudiet Loupiac Sweet White Wine 2000

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:33:02 -0500

Name: Chateau Loupiac Gaudiet Loupiac Sweet White Wine
Vintage: 2000
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Winery: Château Loupiac-Gaudiet
Region: France > Bordeaux > Entre-deux-mers > Loupiac
Price: $39.74
SnoothRank: 4/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 4/5
VeggieFella's Review: I found this a very enjoyable dessert wine with a nice pear/apricot nose and flavour. Long enjoyable finish, reasonably balanced, could be a little more balanced, but a good drink overall.

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Alain Brumont Madiran Torus 2004

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:22:26 -0500

Name: Alain Brumont Madiran Torus
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Tannat; Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc
Winery: Alain Brumont
Region: France > South West France > Madiran
Price: $9.03
SnoothRank: 4/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 4/5
VeggieFella's Review: I found this to be a nice full bodied with a nice pungent aroma, especially when aerated. This is currently my favourite French wine. Medium acidity, slightly off dry balanced with slightly high tannin which is to my taste.

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Clos La Coutale Cahors 15% Merlot, 70% Malbec, 15% Tannat 2004 South-West Cahors 2005

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:03:40 -0500

Name: Clos La Coutale Cahors 15% Merlot, 70% Malbec, 15% Tannat 2004 South-West Cahors
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Tannat
Winery: Clos La Coutale
Region: France > Cahors
Price: $10.97
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 3.5/5
VeggieFella's Review: I liked this wine and think it is a good value wine. Spicy pronounced nose, a little acidic but well balanced medium to heavy bodied wine.

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Domaine Tempier Bandol 2005

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:51:40 -0500

Name: Domaine Tempier Bandol
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Cinsault^Grenache^Mourvedre
Winery: Domaine Tempier
Region: France > Provence > Bandol
Price: $27.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 2.5/5
VeggieFella's Review: Although I didn't mind this wine, it is not my taste. I can see where others would appreciate this wine, for the price point I found the wine lacking flavour. I have many other preferences at this price point.

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Michel Torino Torrontes Cuma Organic 2007

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:44:39 -0500

Name: Michel Torino Torrontes Cuma Organic
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Torrontés
Winery: Michel Torino
Region: Argentina > Salta
Price: $11.69
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 3/5
VeggieFella's Review: I liked this wine but I found the taste too green, I would buy it again but I would have to be in the mood for green taste. Somewhat acidic off dry wine, light and otherwise crisp.

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Domaine du Tariquet Ugni-Blanc Colombard France 2006 750 ml 2006

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:38:45 -0500

Name: Domaine du Tariquet Ugni-Blanc Colombard France 2006 750 ml
Vintage: 2006
Varietal:
Winery: Tariquet château
Price: $9.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

VeggieFella's Rating: 3.5/5
VeggieFella's Review: Nice medium bodied white, clean finish, somewhat acidic but not overbearing. I enjoyed this wine and would probably buy it again.

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