abryksa

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Oenophile, writer, father


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abryksa reviewed Saint Supery Elu Red Meritage 2003. (2.5/5)
On Oct 16

84 Points - Straight out of the bottle, the body on this wine has a vibrant purple core trailing to a brickish red. On the nose, a captivating blend of crushed violets, red currants and raspberry...

Saint Supery Elu Red Meritage 2003

Starting at $47.95 Snoothrank: 4/5
abryksa reviewed Chateau Latour Martillac 1999. (4.5/5)
On Oct 15

I was anticipating some signs of age however the body on this wine was violet trailing ever so slightly to its edges. So much for thinking this one was on the decline! The nose was presenting...

Chateau Latour Martillac 1999

Starting at $38.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On May 20

On to the wine, out of the bottle it is clean and is brick like in color trailing to orange hues on its edges. On the nose, there is a touch of game, with blackberries and notes of fortified oak....

Corte Giara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2005

Starting at $12.33 Snoothrank: 3/5
abryksa reviewed Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2006. (4/5)
On Apr 15

Out of the bottle, this wines coloring is purplish black. It is so dark and concentrated that it cannot be seen through, even when put up to a light. The nose has aromas of freshly ground coffee,...

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2006

Starting at $15.66 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
abryksa reviewed Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (2.5/5)
On Mar 4

Coming out of the bottle, this wine is clean with a nice dark purple black tone to it. The nose presents cherry, vanilla and oak with a touch of astringency, which has me a bit worried as the oak...

Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $23.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
abryksa replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Taking Pictures of Wine Bottles.
On Dec 24

I would highly recommend building a light tent, then using external light sources to highlight the wine. Then you can take photos without a flash, which is what causes glare....

abryksa left adamlevin a public message:
On Dec 10

"Thanks for the add"
reply

abryksa reviewed Saint Supery Elu Red Meritage 2003. (2.5/5)
On Oct 16

84 Points - Straight out of the bottle, the body on this wine has a vibrant purple core trailing to a brickish red. On the nose, a captivating blend of crushed violets, red currants and raspberry...

Saint Supery Elu Red Meritage 2003

Starting at $47.95 Snoothrank: 4/5
abryksa reviewed Chateau Latour Martillac 1999. (4.5/5)
On Oct 15

I was anticipating some signs of age however the body on this wine was violet trailing ever so slightly to its edges. So much for thinking this one was on the decline! The nose was presenting...

Chateau Latour Martillac 1999

Starting at $38.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On May 20

On to the wine, out of the bottle it is clean and is brick like in color trailing to orange hues on its edges. On the nose, there is a touch of game, with blackberries and notes of fortified oak....

Corte Giara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2005

Starting at $12.33 Snoothrank: 3/5
abryksa reviewed Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2006. (4/5)
On Apr 15

Out of the bottle, this wines coloring is purplish black. It is so dark and concentrated that it cannot be seen through, even when put up to a light. The nose has aromas of freshly ground coffee,...

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2006

Starting at $15.66 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
abryksa reviewed Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (2.5/5)
On Mar 4

Coming out of the bottle, this wine is clean with a nice dark purple black tone to it. The nose presents cherry, vanilla and oak with a touch of astringency, which has me a bit worried as the oak...

Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $23.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
abryksa left adamlevin a public message:
On Dec 10

"Thanks for the add"
reply

abryksa replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Taking Pictures of Wine Bottles.
On Dec 24

I would highly recommend building a light tent, then using external light sources to highlight the wine. Then you can take photos without a flash, which is what causes glare....

abryksa replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: CSN Wine and Spirits Bordeaux Bonanza.
On Dec 3

Thanks Gregory.....we have some world class retailers here in Calgary who are interested in working with independent media to help expose their efforts to the world.

abryksa posted a new topic in Snooth Talk: CSN Wine and Spirits Bordeaux Bonanza.
On Dec 3

Coverage Here: http://r4nt.com/article/csn-wine-and-spirits-bordeaux-bonanza/ When: November 29th, 2008 Where: CSN Wine and Spirits - Calgary, Alberta Website: http://www.csnwine.com


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