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The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:25 -0500

Name: The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: The Hess Collection Winery
Region: USA > California > Napa
Price: $11.83
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 3.5/5
mark's Review: Luscious aromas full of blackberry jam. Warm flavors, good, drying tannins add some structure. Juicy, medium to full bodied and clean with a hint of sweetness amid the dark ripe fruit.

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Round Hill Merlot California 2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:46 -0500

Name: Round Hill Merlot California
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Merlot
Winery: Round Hill
Region: USA > California
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 3/5
mark's Review: Charred wood and potpourri aromas frame a bright palate with a hint of sweetness, bunches of raspberries and cherries, and a slightly fungal and syrupy finish.

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Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Nils Reserve 2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:22 -0500

Name: Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Nils Reserve
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Johan Vineyards
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 2.5/5
mark's Review: Plastic, perfumed aromas. A thin wine, good acidity and some fruit.

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Oriel Terra Alta Setena Red 2004

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:46 -0500

Name: Oriel Terra Alta Setena Red
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Garnacha
Winery: Oriel
Region: Spain > Catalunya > Tarragona > Terra Alta
Price: $13.99
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 2.5/5
mark's Review: Very unique burnt berry nose of crushed flowers and powder. Quite dry, with a bit of funk and lots of earth.

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Trinitas Chardonnay 2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:56 -0500

Name: Trinitas Chardonnay
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winery: Trinitas Cellars
Region: USA > California > Napa/Sonoma Counties > Los Carneros
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 3/5
mark's Review: Super oaky aromas, but there's a bit of fruit there too, citrus and pears. The palate is mellow and smooth, some acidity there but pretty creamy, too. It's a very toasty wine, so if you like that style I'd give this a try.

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Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:25 -0500

Name: Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Matanzas Creek Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County
Price: $17.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

mark's Rating: 4/5
mark's Review: Light, but very fresh aromas of tropical fruits. The flavors are very clean, ever so lightly oaked, with nice fresh acidity balanced by a good tropical fruit backbone.

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Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko's Cuvée 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:01:41 -0500

Name: Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko's Cuvée
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Freeman
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County
SnoothRank: 4/5

mark's Rating: 4/5
mark's Review: Juicy ripe cherry aromas front for a rustic palate full of tar and tree bark and earth. Finishes clean, even though there's an earthy bite.

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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Jenkins Ranch 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:15 -0500

Name: Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Jenkins Ranch
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Patz & Hall
Region: France > Alsace
Price: $48.99
SnoothRank: 3.5/5

mark's Rating: 4/5
mark's Review: Flinty, sweet ripe cherries fill the nose. Tastes of cherry cola and autumn baking spices. A fairly complex wine, with a good fresh acidity, some slight medicinal touches on the finish, and a palate full of cream and cherry.

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MacMurray Ranch Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:16 -0500

Name: MacMurray Ranch Central Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: MacMurray Ranch
Region: USA > California > Central Coast
Price: $16.94
SnoothRank: 3/5

mark's Rating: 2.5/5
mark's Review: For the price this is a nice little bottle with a light nose of cherry cough syrup. It's tart and has a bunch of acidity, it's a bit more sweet tasting and flabby than I usually like my pinot.

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Matanzas Creek Winery Pinot Noir 2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:03 -0500

Name: Matanzas Creek Winery Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winery: Matanzas Creek Winery
Region: USA > California > Sonoma County > Bennett Valley
Price: $30.99
SnoothRank: 4/5

mark's Rating: 4/5
mark's Review: Super light cherry and cinnamon nose. Nice fresh cherry flavors with a good fresh lively acidity and a bit of tartness leading into a creamy finish with a touch of cola.

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