chadrich

Location: Atlanta, GA

Finance professional in Atlanta by day. Missed my calling by not choosing a career in wine. In the WSET program to earn certification that I might use in eventual retirement. Meanwhile drinking as much differnt wine as possible in the name of research!


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chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine storage / preservation.
Yesterday at 1:39pm

Plus for me, it has more to do with how long I can possibly make myself wait. I usually do the same "warm the glass in my hands" process. Also is sort of interesting to see how the...

chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Finger Lakes wine trip- Seneca Lake.
On Nov 18

There's a Seneca Lake guide (as well as other Finger Lake areas) at this link: http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/Seneca-Lake-Wine-Trail.aspx I haven't been there, but an...

chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Birthday cake red wine.
On Nov 18

In addition to the Italian Primitivo, Layer Cake also makes a: Napa Cab (which may be what you're looking for) Argentine Malbec South Australian Shiraz

chadrich reviewed Kiona Lemberger 2005. (4/5)
On Sep 10, 2008

This is a huge glass of wine for the price. Spicy, rich and full bodied. Notes of cinnamon and robust black fruits. Alcohol is notable on the palate. Finish goes on and on.

Kiona Lemberger 2005

Starting at $9.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On Sep 2, 2008

Wow! Still drinking great in 2008. A beautiful rich, well made bottle of wine. Velvety on the palate with well balanced acidity and tannins. A mouthfull of black and red fruits with some...

On Sep 2, 2008

Good solid wine with rich round mouthfeel. Tannins are present but behaved. Fruit is black cherry, juicy berries, hint of coffee. Nose is a little unusual at first, but not off-putting. Decant...

Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 35 Yountville 2005

Starting at $13.80 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
chadrich reviewed Spellbound Petite Sirah 2005. (2.5/5)
On Sep 2, 2008

Good value for the price, though quality can vary between bottles. A good intro to PS, this one isn't quite as bold and tannic as higher end choices. But still very enjoyable with smoot...

Spellbound Petite Sirah 2005

Starting at $14.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
chadrich reviewed A to Z Night & Day Red 2005. (3/5)
On Sep 2, 2008

A solid wine, slightly bigger than I typically expect from Oregon. Well integrated and drinkable.

A to Z Night & Day Red 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
chadrich reviewed Kiona Lemberger 2005. (4/5)
On Sep 10, 2008

This is a huge glass of wine for the price. Spicy, rich and full bodied. Notes of cinnamon and robust black fruits. Alcohol is notable on the palate. Finish goes on and on.

Kiona Lemberger 2005

Starting at $9.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On Sep 2, 2008

Wow! Still drinking great in 2008. A beautiful rich, well made bottle of wine. Velvety on the palate with well balanced acidity and tannins. A mouthfull of black and red fruits with some...

On Sep 2, 2008

Good solid wine with rich round mouthfeel. Tannins are present but behaved. Fruit is black cherry, juicy berries, hint of coffee. Nose is a little unusual at first, but not off-putting. Decant...

Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 35 Yountville 2005

Starting at $13.80 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
chadrich reviewed Spellbound Petite Sirah 2005. (2.5/5)
On Sep 2, 2008

Good value for the price, though quality can vary between bottles. A good intro to PS, this one isn't quite as bold and tannic as higher end choices. But still very enjoyable with smoot...

Spellbound Petite Sirah 2005

Starting at $14.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
chadrich reviewed A to Z Night & Day Red 2005. (3/5)
On Sep 2, 2008

A solid wine, slightly bigger than I typically expect from Oregon. Well integrated and drinkable.

A to Z Night & Day Red 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine storage / preservation.
Yesterday at 1:39pm

Plus for me, it has more to do with how long I can possibly make myself wait. I usually do the same "warm the glass in my hands" process. Also is sort of interesting to see how the...

chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Finger Lakes wine trip- Seneca Lake.
On Nov 18

There's a Seneca Lake guide (as well as other Finger Lake areas) at this link: http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/Seneca-Lake-Wine-Trail.aspx I haven't been there, but an...

chadrich replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Birthday cake red wine.
On Nov 18

In addition to the Italian Primitivo, Layer Cake also makes a: Napa Cab (which may be what you're looking for) Argentine Malbec South Australian Shiraz


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