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Alleigh

Location: Arlington, VA

http://aglassafterwork.com

A wannabe photographer, avid reader, food lover,and travel enthusiast trying to learn about, taste my way through, and just generally explore the world of wine.


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Recent Activity on Snooth

amour shared a wine with Alleigh:
On Oct 11

"GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!!"
reply

Château Chauvet Bordeaux 2004

Starting at $8.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
amour left Alleigh a public message:
On Oct 11

"WE DO HAVE A LOT IN COMMON

WILL TELL YOU MORE ASAP!!!

WENT TO A WINE EXPOSITION IN MIAMI LAST WEEK
AS A RESULT I AM FOLLOWING THE WINES OF LEBANON.
ONE FROM LEBANON THAT IS LOVELY IS......
MASSAYA GOLD RESERVE 2004.....drink now-2012.

please reply.

I AM A LADY WHO STARTED WINES AT 18 years old...................
much older now !!!!

I do have a modest cellar...actually 3!!!!

in ENGLAND...a special cellar,
in MIAMI...not as good a cellar as I would like.....
and on my private island...quite a nice collection
mainly BURGUNDY AND BOURDEAUX
some CONCHA Y TORO from CHILE
SOME ARGENTINE MALBEC."
reply

Alleigh reviewed Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 2004. (3.5/5)
On Aug 8

It had a deep ruby color, with a garnet rim and big legs. On the nose, I was hit with barnyard and Band-Aid aromas, which make me think the wine had a bit of a Brett problem. That said, those...

Gregory Dal Piaz left Alleigh a public message:
On Jul 14

"Hey Alleigh, Nice note on the Clos du Bois.

If you ever want to guest blog on the Snooth blog let me know. Would love to add your thoughts!"
reply

On Jul 14

The 2006 Clos Du Bois Calcaire is 100% Chardonnay grapes and was aged in French oak. The French oak made the wine lighter and less complex than an oaky Chardonnay, but gave it more body than an...

Clos du Bois Winery Calcaire Chardonnay 2006

Starting at $19.29 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
Alleigh reviewed Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (4/5)
On Jul 14

The 2008 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc was a clear, light-to-medium lemon color and had slow forming legs. On the nose, the wine had nice, classic New Zealand SB aromas—green bell peppers and...

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Starting at $11.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
Alleigh reviewed Castello di Querceto Chianti 2005. (3.5/5)
On Jul 14

The 2005 Querceto Chianti Classico was made at Castello di Querceto and was a blend of 92% Sangiovese grapes and 8% Canaiolo grapes that have aged in casks for 10-12 months. The wine was a...

Castello di Querceto Chianti 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
On Jul 14

The 2007 Edna Valley Pinot Noir (vineyard, snooth) was a medium ruby color and had rapidly forming legs. On the nose, there were cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate aromas mixed with a variety of...

Edna Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Paragon 2007

Starting at $25.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
Alleigh replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What’s in a Name?.
On Jul 2

Most of the time, to be honest, it isn't the name that attracts me to the wine, but rather my expectations of the wine. That said, classy simplicity with a touch of uniqueness has a...

Alleigh replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kosher Wine.
On Mar 30

I was actually getting online today to ask about recommendations for Kosher wines for Passover. I'd love to hear more recommendations, especially since Kosher for Passover is not the same as...

Alleigh reviewed Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 2004. (3.5/5)
On Aug 8

It had a deep ruby color, with a garnet rim and big legs. On the nose, I was hit with barnyard and Band-Aid aromas, which make me think the wine had a bit of a Brett problem. That said, those...

On Jul 14

The 2006 Clos Du Bois Calcaire is 100% Chardonnay grapes and was aged in French oak. The French oak made the wine lighter and less complex than an oaky Chardonnay, but gave it more body than an...

Clos du Bois Winery Calcaire Chardonnay 2006

Starting at $19.29 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
Alleigh reviewed Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (4/5)
On Jul 14

The 2008 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc was a clear, light-to-medium lemon color and had slow forming legs. On the nose, the wine had nice, classic New Zealand SB aromas—green bell peppers and...

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Starting at $11.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
Alleigh reviewed Castello di Querceto Chianti 2005. (3.5/5)
On Jul 14

The 2005 Querceto Chianti Classico was made at Castello di Querceto and was a blend of 92% Sangiovese grapes and 8% Canaiolo grapes that have aged in casks for 10-12 months. The wine was a...

Castello di Querceto Chianti 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
On Jul 14

The 2007 Edna Valley Pinot Noir (vineyard, snooth) was a medium ruby color and had rapidly forming legs. On the nose, there were cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate aromas mixed with a variety of...

Edna Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Paragon 2007

Starting at $25.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
amour shared a wine with Alleigh:
On Oct 11

"GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!!"
reply

Château Chauvet Bordeaux 2004

Starting at $8.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
amour left Alleigh a public message:
On Oct 11

"WE DO HAVE A LOT IN COMMON

WILL TELL YOU MORE ASAP!!!

WENT TO A WINE EXPOSITION IN MIAMI LAST WEEK
AS A RESULT I AM FOLLOWING THE WINES OF LEBANON.
ONE FROM LEBANON THAT IS LOVELY IS......
MASSAYA GOLD RESERVE 2004.....drink now-2012.

please reply.

I AM A LADY WHO STARTED WINES AT 18 years old...................
much older now !!!!

I do have a modest cellar...actually 3!!!!

in ENGLAND...a special cellar,
in MIAMI...not as good a cellar as I would like.....
and on my private island...quite a nice collection
mainly BURGUNDY AND BOURDEAUX
some CONCHA Y TORO from CHILE
SOME ARGENTINE MALBEC."
reply

Gregory Dal Piaz left Alleigh a public message:
On Jul 14

"Hey Alleigh, Nice note on the Clos du Bois.

If you ever want to guest blog on the Snooth blog let me know. Would love to add your thoughts!"
reply

Alleigh replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What’s in a Name?.
On Jul 2

Most of the time, to be honest, it isn't the name that attracts me to the wine, but rather my expectations of the wine. That said, classy simplicity with a touch of uniqueness has a...

Alleigh replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kosher Wine.
On Mar 30

I was actually getting online today to ask about recommendations for Kosher wines for Passover. I'd love to hear more recommendations, especially since Kosher for Passover is not the same as...

Alleigh replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: How to develop sensory perception?.
On Mar 2

I wasn't so much looking for "how to taste" information, but rather how to start developing the distinctions in various tastes (anise vs. fennel, for example). I think the first...


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