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SillyValley

Location: La Jolla, United States

a pilates practicing product reviewing wine lover with technical tendencies


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wineguerrilla left SillyValley a public message:
On Sep 2

"check out our zins at www.wineguerrilla.com"
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A full bodied, pale yellow, huge nosed Riesling. This wine is full of blossom-y fragrance and goes down like spicy peach nectar with a big alcohol payoff. The finish tastes like golden apple...

SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Starbucks Wine.
On Jul 27

At first I thought it meant that Starbucks would brand bottles of wine. Which made me think it would have a line of wines available on the shelf at grocery or liquor stores. But that isn't...

SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: new user.
On Jul 27

Welcome Ricky. I agree your English is just fine - start posting and reviewing!

SillyValley reviewed Edna Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006. (3/5)
On Jul 27

Very light cranberry color, extremely clear with a pale, watery rim. The aromas are faint: spice and woods. Body is extremely light. Tastes earthy and soft with a gentle cherry flavor and some of...

Edna Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
Gregory Dal Piaz left SillyValley a public message:
On Jul 27

"Thanks very much. You're off to a great start!"
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SillyValley left Gregory Dal Piaz a public message:
On Jul 26

"Thanks Gregory - I hope someday to be able to express what I taste as well as you do. Your reviews are outstanding!"
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SillyValley reviewed Justin Vineyards and Winery Orphan 2007. (4/5)
On Jul 26

Very soft, silky, lots of fruit, low acidity, slightly flabby but very likable and easy to drink.

I love wines like this - food friendly, easy to drink, and the floral nose is addicting. The color is a pale yellow green with good clarity. Medium to full bodied with tropical flavors to go with...

On Jul 23

Wow this cab is huge. It's a dark ruby, almost black from some angles with a hot pink rim. Smoke, rubber, bacony nose. Light bodied with black pepper, cedar, chewy tannin, and it is tight as...

Byington Cabernet Sauvignon Smith-Reichel 2004

Starting at $24.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
Gregory Dal Piaz left SillyValley a public message:
On Jun 25

"Nice note on the Sancho Panza, sounds like a big, rich Petty Sarah!

Thanks for tkaing the time to contribute your impression."
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SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine damage, and what to do about it....
On Jun 19

At restaurants I have had the pleasure to recive wine that was turning to vinegar. It's why I rarely buy by the glass unless I know the restaurant won't leave the bottle open for too...

A full bodied, pale yellow, huge nosed Riesling. This wine is full of blossom-y fragrance and goes down like spicy peach nectar with a big alcohol payoff. The finish tastes like golden apple...

SillyValley reviewed Edna Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006. (3/5)
On Jul 27

Very light cranberry color, extremely clear with a pale, watery rim. The aromas are faint: spice and woods. Body is extremely light. Tastes earthy and soft with a gentle cherry flavor and some of...

Edna Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
SillyValley reviewed Justin Vineyards and Winery Orphan 2007. (4/5)
On Jul 26

Very soft, silky, lots of fruit, low acidity, slightly flabby but very likable and easy to drink.

I love wines like this - food friendly, easy to drink, and the floral nose is addicting. The color is a pale yellow green with good clarity. Medium to full bodied with tropical flavors to go with...

On Jul 23

Wow this cab is huge. It's a dark ruby, almost black from some angles with a hot pink rim. Smoke, rubber, bacony nose. Light bodied with black pepper, cedar, chewy tannin, and it is tight as...

Byington Cabernet Sauvignon Smith-Reichel 2004

Starting at $24.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
wineguerrilla left SillyValley a public message:
On Sep 2

"check out our zins at www.wineguerrilla.com"
reply

Gregory Dal Piaz left SillyValley a public message:
On Jul 27

"Thanks very much. You're off to a great start!"
reply

SillyValley left Gregory Dal Piaz a public message:
On Jul 26

"Thanks Gregory - I hope someday to be able to express what I taste as well as you do. Your reviews are outstanding!"
reply

Gregory Dal Piaz left SillyValley a public message:
On Jun 25

"Nice note on the Sancho Panza, sounds like a big, rich Petty Sarah!

Thanks for tkaing the time to contribute your impression."
reply

SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Starbucks Wine.
On Jul 27

At first I thought it meant that Starbucks would brand bottles of wine. Which made me think it would have a line of wines available on the shelf at grocery or liquor stores. But that isn't...

SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: new user.
On Jul 27

Welcome Ricky. I agree your English is just fine - start posting and reviewing!

SillyValley replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine damage, and what to do about it....
On Jun 19

At restaurants I have had the pleasure to recive wine that was turning to vinegar. It's why I rarely buy by the glass unless I know the restaurant won't leave the bottle open for too...

SillyValley is now friends with jthogg.
On Jun 3, 2008
SillyValley is now friends with QT.
On Jan 28, 2008

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