WineGeekChris

Location: Washington, United States

http://www.eastcoastwinegeeks.com/

Amatuer Wine Geek. Podcaster. Always looking for a good value


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Recent Activity on Snooth

WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Cabernet Franc.
On Nov 19

We'd love to review some wines from Long Island or the Hudson Valley, we're based out of Pittsburgh, so we just haven't gotten there yet :-) . Frankly, I think with the right care,...

WineGeekChris reviewed Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2006. (4.5/5)
On Nov 19

Strong woody smells (cedar or oak) with that vanilla tobacco smell I've come to love from great Cabernet Francs. Definite brown fruit tastes, spicy notes, suprising acidity, and young tanins....

Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2006

Starting at $19.94 Snoothrank: 4/5
WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Plastic wine 'glasses'.
On Sep 11

Stemless Glasses are a nice compromise. They fit in picnic baskets well, and are less prone to breakage as stemmed. You can usually find them at a Pier One or an Ikea for $2 a piece.

WineGeekChris reviewed Pirie Estelle 2007. (3/5)
On Sep 11

Interesting blend. Great Nose with apple blossom and cherry blossom. Taste is crisp and tart, but a candied sour on the back end. A Decent buy at $10.

Pirie Estelle 2007

Snoothrank: 3/5
WineGeekChris reviewed Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006. (3/5)
On Sep 4

Overpriced in PA at $14, much more reasonable at $8-10. I found it very drinkable, with just a few faults. Rather acidic, a bit tart, with sour cherry and pepper notes. Good for a weekend, not for...

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006

Starting at $7.55 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
Gregory Dal Piaz left WineGeekChris a public message:
On Aug 20

"Nice note on the Harlow Ridge. Sometimes all you need is just a nice drinking wine. I'm guessing you shared this with Jen?"
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WineGeekChris reviewed Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir 2008. (3/5)
On Aug 20

Color: ruby to purple - Nose: red fruit, elderberry jam, smokey sweet, white pepper, salty - Taste: sweet, jammy, oaked, berry, light. Just a drinking wine.

Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir 2008

Starting at $10.19 Snoothrank: 3/5
WineGeekChris reviewed St. Francis Winery Claret 2003. (3.5/5)
On Aug 13

NOSE: Cherries, Cedar, Vanilla, Leather, Dark Chocolate, Bacon TASTE: Green Pepper, Oak, Leafy Greens, Red Fruit, Smokey

St. Francis Winery Claret 2003

Starting at $15.94 Snoothrank: 3/5
WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Hailing from Southern Pennsylvania.
On Aug 7

Nice to meet you! Depending on which side of the state you're on, there are a ton of local wineries that you can give your palate practice on. The SEPA has some of the best wineries in the...

WineGeekChris reviewed Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2006. (4.5/5)
On Nov 19

Strong woody smells (cedar or oak) with that vanilla tobacco smell I've come to love from great Cabernet Francs. Definite brown fruit tastes, spicy notes, suprising acidity, and young tanins....

Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2006

Starting at $19.94 Snoothrank: 4/5
WineGeekChris reviewed Pirie Estelle 2007. (3/5)
On Sep 11

Interesting blend. Great Nose with apple blossom and cherry blossom. Taste is crisp and tart, but a candied sour on the back end. A Decent buy at $10.

Pirie Estelle 2007

Snoothrank: 3/5
WineGeekChris reviewed Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006. (3/5)
On Sep 4

Overpriced in PA at $14, much more reasonable at $8-10. I found it very drinkable, with just a few faults. Rather acidic, a bit tart, with sour cherry and pepper notes. Good for a weekend, not for...

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006

Starting at $7.55 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
WineGeekChris reviewed Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir 2008. (3/5)
On Aug 20

Color: ruby to purple - Nose: red fruit, elderberry jam, smokey sweet, white pepper, salty - Taste: sweet, jammy, oaked, berry, light. Just a drinking wine.

Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir 2008

Starting at $10.19 Snoothrank: 3/5
WineGeekChris reviewed St. Francis Winery Claret 2003. (3.5/5)
On Aug 13

NOSE: Cherries, Cedar, Vanilla, Leather, Dark Chocolate, Bacon TASTE: Green Pepper, Oak, Leafy Greens, Red Fruit, Smokey

St. Francis Winery Claret 2003

Starting at $15.94 Snoothrank: 3/5
Gregory Dal Piaz left WineGeekChris a public message:
On Aug 20

"Nice note on the Harlow Ridge. Sometimes all you need is just a nice drinking wine. I'm guessing you shared this with Jen?"
reply

WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Cabernet Franc.
On Nov 19

We'd love to review some wines from Long Island or the Hudson Valley, we're based out of Pittsburgh, so we just haven't gotten there yet :-) . Frankly, I think with the right care,...

WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Plastic wine 'glasses'.
On Sep 11

Stemless Glasses are a nice compromise. They fit in picnic baskets well, and are less prone to breakage as stemmed. You can usually find them at a Pier One or an Ikea for $2 a piece.

WineGeekChris replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Hailing from Southern Pennsylvania.
On Aug 7

Nice to meet you! Depending on which side of the state you're on, there are a ton of local wineries that you can give your palate practice on. The SEPA has some of the best wineries in the...


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