JGrapes

I am new to Snooth. Food and wine have been passions of mine since my teen years. This is a great time to be a wine lover, there is SO much great wine being made.


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JGrapes reviewed D'Arenberg Shiraz Dead Arm 2002. (3/5)
On Jul 1

This has been a much championed Australian Shiraz here in the US. Yes, it is complex and enjoyable. the overall weight didn't knock my socks off (like an Elyse Zin would) but the wine is...

D'Arenberg Shiraz Dead Arm 2002

Starting at $53.30 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jul 1

Well-knit, cassis-focused Napa Cab. Nice subtle earth and spice notes. A good, dependable wine from a solid winery. Maybe a little light for an '05.

JGrapes reviewed Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV. (3.5/5)
On Jul 1

Great dollar to sinful ratio. Fun. Good crisp focused acidity. Just looking at the bottle makes me crave caviar, toast points and ... more caviar. This is a fantastic NV Brut for the price.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV

Starting at $31.30 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
JGrapes reviewed Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (3.5/5)
On Jul 1

Kim Crawford and Cloudy Bay are two of my favorite NZ Sauv Blancs. This one in particular has good grapefruit notes and a bright acidity that make it zesty and delicious.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Starting at $13.88 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jul 1

What a gem. The 1986 Mouton was gorgeous the last time I had it. Big and bold, yet the tannins had acquired a softness that was downright voluptuous. The 1985 was also showing well. Overall...

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1986

Starting at $968.76 Snoothrank: 4.5/5
JGrapes reviewed D'Arenberg Shiraz Dead Arm 2002. (3/5)
On Jul 1

This has been a much championed Australian Shiraz here in the US. Yes, it is complex and enjoyable. the overall weight didn't knock my socks off (like an Elyse Zin would) but the wine is...

D'Arenberg Shiraz Dead Arm 2002

Starting at $53.30 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jul 1

Well-knit, cassis-focused Napa Cab. Nice subtle earth and spice notes. A good, dependable wine from a solid winery. Maybe a little light for an '05.

JGrapes reviewed Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV. (3.5/5)
On Jul 1

Great dollar to sinful ratio. Fun. Good crisp focused acidity. Just looking at the bottle makes me crave caviar, toast points and ... more caviar. This is a fantastic NV Brut for the price.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV

Starting at $31.30 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
JGrapes reviewed Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (3.5/5)
On Jul 1

Kim Crawford and Cloudy Bay are two of my favorite NZ Sauv Blancs. This one in particular has good grapefruit notes and a bright acidity that make it zesty and delicious.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Starting at $13.88 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Jul 1

What a gem. The 1986 Mouton was gorgeous the last time I had it. Big and bold, yet the tannins had acquired a softness that was downright voluptuous. The 1985 was also showing well. Overall...

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1986

Starting at $968.76 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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