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matthewj reviewed Pine Post Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (4/5)
On Feb 23

This wine has tannins, no doubt. They hit the mouth first, for me, and with an open palm. And then an understated fruit--yes, cherry and plums (as the winemaker's note mentions). But I like...

Pine Post Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $10.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
matthewj reviewed Nugan Estate Shiraz 2005. (3.5/5)
On Jan 25

Big nose of terroir, Very very jammy fruit, but balanced out with the acidic quality you expect from a Shiraz. Almost comes close (nearly) to a Zin.

Nugan Estate Shiraz 2005

Starting at $14.73 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On Jan 7

This is a wonderfully easy-to-drink red. I can't call it complex (it's not) but it's tasty and round and goes really well with inexpensive pasta sauce.

Antinori Sangiovese Santa Cristina Toscana Igt 2007

Starting at $9.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
On Dec 20

Very cherry. Smooth, vanilla, and very little pucker (hardly any tannin). I expect Zinfandel to be a serious wine--this one was a little too gentle, too sweet, too easy. A kitten posing as a...

Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
matthewj reviewed Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay 2007. (3.5/5)
On Oct 24, 2008

A dry citrusy chardonnay. Low acid with a bit of sweetness. I enjoyed it.

Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $11.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
matthewj reviewed Pine Post Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (4/5)
On Feb 23

This wine has tannins, no doubt. They hit the mouth first, for me, and with an open palm. And then an understated fruit--yes, cherry and plums (as the winemaker's note mentions). But I like...

Pine Post Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $10.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
matthewj reviewed Nugan Estate Shiraz 2005. (3.5/5)
On Jan 25

Big nose of terroir, Very very jammy fruit, but balanced out with the acidic quality you expect from a Shiraz. Almost comes close (nearly) to a Zin.

Nugan Estate Shiraz 2005

Starting at $14.73 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
On Jan 7

This is a wonderfully easy-to-drink red. I can't call it complex (it's not) but it's tasty and round and goes really well with inexpensive pasta sauce.

Antinori Sangiovese Santa Cristina Toscana Igt 2007

Starting at $9.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
On Dec 20

Very cherry. Smooth, vanilla, and very little pucker (hardly any tannin). I expect Zinfandel to be a serious wine--this one was a little too gentle, too sweet, too easy. A kitten posing as a...

Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2005

Starting at $12.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
matthewj reviewed Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay 2007. (3.5/5)
On Oct 24, 2008

A dry citrusy chardonnay. Low acid with a bit of sweetness. I enjoyed it.

Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $11.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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