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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Alleigh's WinesView All 69
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Josephine Dubois Chardonnay Bourgogne Grande Reserve (2007)
Snoothrank: n/a Starting at $10.79 -
Clos du Bois Merlot North Coast Red Usa California North Coast (2005)
Snoothrank: n/a Starting at $13.99 -
Château du Moulin-Rouge (2003)
Snoothrank: 3/5 Starting at $19.99
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Cecchi Chianti Classico (2006)
Snoothrank: 2/5 Starting at $16.99 -
Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva (2005)
Snoothrank: 3/5 -
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)
Snoothrank: 3/5 Starting at $15.29
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"GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!!"
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"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."
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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
"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!"
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!!"
reply
"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
"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
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...
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...
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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