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Teruzzi & Puthod Rondolino Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2007

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:09:53 -0400

Name: Teruzzi & Puthod Rondolino Vernaccia Di San Gimignano
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Vernaccia
Winery: Teruzzi & Puthod
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Price: $14.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

TJ Whelsky's Rating: 4.5/5
TJ Whelsky's Review: A well-balanced wine with just enough acid to pair well with food...any food. A little lemony, a little apply, and a savory finish...olive, or artichoke maybe. Had it with lasagne, spinach salad with bacon, even chocolate. Great wine

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Teruzzi & Puthod Rondolino Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2007

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:09:48 -0400

le Filigare Toscana Podere Le Rocce 2000

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:32:55 -0500

Name: le Filigare Toscana Podere Le Rocce
Vintage: 2000
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Winery: Le Filigare
Region: Italy > Tuscany > Toscana Igt
Price: $50.00
SnoothRank: 4/5

TJ Whelsky's Rating: 4/5
TJ Whelsky's Review: I visited this winery while spending a week in Tuscany. It's at the end of a long dirt road, but well worth the visit. The winemaker gladly brought me out to the tasting room to taste all of his wines. this was the best of the bunch. It's a 60% Sangiovese 40% Cab Sauv blend, so Super Tuscan style. Very powerful, earthy, and pruny, but elegant and smooth on the finish. Bought a bottle and drank it with grilled steak, and it was outstanding with the food, as well.

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Mission Point 2005

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:32:26 -0500

Name: Mission Point
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon; Syrah
Winery: Mission Point
Region: USA > California > Monterey
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TJ Whelsky's Rating: 3.5/5
TJ Whelsky's Review: Drank at a blind Pinot Noir tasting I held. It received mixed reviews among the other guests, but most liked it, and more importantly-no one didn't like it. I enjoyed it very much and thought it was very interesting for the price ($9 at Trader Joe's). Had some cola, licorice, and currant notes with a good round finish.

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Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:12:49 -0500

Name: Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: USA > Oregon > Willamette Valley > Mcminnville
Price: $19.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TJ Whelsky's Rating: 3.5/5
TJ Whelsky's Review: Drank this at a blind Pinot Noir tasting I held. This was the least favorite of the bunch for four other guests, and the most well-liked by one of the guests. I enjoyed it. It is complex with a bit of heat from the alcohol and some harshness from the tannins, but it got more interesting and layered with repeated tastings. Some Dr. Pepper and cinnamon notes in the finish. I almost detected some watermelon too. Probably would benefit from another year in the bottle. This is a hard wine to be neutral about.

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Niebaum-coppola Pinot Noir Francis Coppola Diamond Series Silver Label 2007

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:47:47 -0500

Name: Niebaum-coppola Pinot Noir Francis Coppola Diamond Series Silver Label
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Rubicon Estate
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $16.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

TJ Whelsky's Rating: 4/5
TJ Whelsky's Review: Drank this wine during a blind Pinot Noir tasting I held. This was the unanimous winner among the other 4 guests (out of four wines). It was my second choice, but it was a close. Good punch of fruit, well-balanced, and drinkable now. It's lively, with cherry-cola notes; not overly tannic. It has a nice finish and held up very well under repeated tastings.

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