Diderot

Diogenes the Cynic was asked "What kind of wine do you like?" He answered, "The kind someone else pays for."


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This is a mouthful of sweet, juicy Zin that absolutely charms the taste buds from start to luscious finish. Not only is it terrific with grilled steak or lamb, it's a great "date"...

Gregory Dal Piaz left Diderot a public message:
On Jun 16

"Nice review on the 2005 les Sinards.

I agree with your assessment, and think $25 is where this would offer good value. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!"
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On Jun 16

I agree that this is a luscious, plummy wine with red currant flavors, though not especially complex. It is smooth and graceful with subtle tannins and a medium-light to medium body. I think $40...

Diderot reviewed Basel Merlot 2005. (4/5)
On May 28

This is a big, meaty and satisfying Merlot. Have you been dissuaded by "Sideways" and its adherents from enjoying good Merlot? Why should you be, since the movie's protagonist,...

Basel Merlot 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

After having wallowed in Four Vines Zinfandels before, and having just polished off their 2006 "Biker" Zin recently, I expected a lot from the Maverick. Alas, the wine was not as...

On May 27

I was impressed to find a Northwest wine with 5% Petit Verdot to accompany the 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. The wine is nicely made, attractively bottled and stylish overall....

Gregory Dal Piaz left Diderot a public message:
On Apr 21

"Great review of the Ch Vaissiere. It's a solid wine and very good at that! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts."
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This is a mouthful of sweet, juicy Zin that absolutely charms the taste buds from start to luscious finish. Not only is it terrific with grilled steak or lamb, it's a great "date"...

On Jun 16

I agree that this is a luscious, plummy wine with red currant flavors, though not especially complex. It is smooth and graceful with subtle tannins and a medium-light to medium body. I think $40...

Diderot reviewed Basel Merlot 2005. (4/5)
On May 28

This is a big, meaty and satisfying Merlot. Have you been dissuaded by "Sideways" and its adherents from enjoying good Merlot? Why should you be, since the movie's protagonist,...

Basel Merlot 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

After having wallowed in Four Vines Zinfandels before, and having just polished off their 2006 "Biker" Zin recently, I expected a lot from the Maverick. Alas, the wine was not as...

On May 27

I was impressed to find a Northwest wine with 5% Petit Verdot to accompany the 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. The wine is nicely made, attractively bottled and stylish overall....

Gregory Dal Piaz left Diderot a public message:
On Jun 16

"Nice review on the 2005 les Sinards.

I agree with your assessment, and think $25 is where this would offer good value. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!"
reply

Gregory Dal Piaz left Diderot a public message:
On Apr 21

"Great review of the Ch Vaissiere. It's a solid wine and very good at that! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts."
reply


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