nputens

Location: Lincoln, United States

I've been enjoying wine since a study abroad program (in color woodcut) in Florence, Italy. I don't have the very much a sense of smell, so I miss out on subtleties and look for bold flavors, and prefer crisp tartness, berries and citrus.


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nputens reviewed Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 2006. (2.5/5)
On Nov 17

No written review

Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 2006

Starting at $9.49 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
nputens reviewed Jacob's Creek Grenache Shiraz 2007. (2.5/5)
On Nov 17

No written review

Jacob's Creek Grenache Shiraz 2007

Starting at $7.49 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
On Nov 13

Peachy and strong on the nose, like a jolly rancher, and that's not to my taste, especially so because it's so strong (and I have a terrible sense of smell). However it has a lime taste...

nputens replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Celebratory bottle suggestions, please....
On Nov 11

I celebrated my 30th decanting a Penfolds Grange since I had been on an Aussie Shiraz kick too. I can't remember the year though, but it was one of the less popular ones so the price was an...

nputens reviewed Quivira Vineyards 'Steelhead Red' 2004. (4.5/5)
On Nov 11

Grenache, Zin, Mourvedre, Syrah - Bright, tart, lots of flavor, sparkles in the mouth. Too good.

Quivira Vineyards 'Steelhead Red' 2004

Starting at $17.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
nputens replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: "Hi My Name Is" / Favorite Red.
On Nov 2

When I was kinda poor and lived in L.A. I went to Silver Lake wine: http://www.silverlakewine.com/ It's a boutique wine store, and they carried a modern-style Montepulciano called Quattro...

nputens reviewed Zaca Mesa Z Cuvée 2006. (3/5)
On Nov 1

I picked this up after reading the wine list in a good quality local restaurant when by myself with nothing to read, and because I like the sound of this blend, like a Côtes du Rhône....

Zaca Mesa Z Cuvée 2006

Starting at $17.39 Snoothrank: 3/5
nputens joined Snooth!
On Sep 22
nputens reviewed Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 2006. (2.5/5)
On Nov 17

No written review

Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 2006

Starting at $9.49 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
nputens reviewed Jacob's Creek Grenache Shiraz 2007. (2.5/5)
On Nov 17

No written review

Jacob's Creek Grenache Shiraz 2007

Starting at $7.49 Snoothrank: 2.5/5
On Nov 13

Peachy and strong on the nose, like a jolly rancher, and that's not to my taste, especially so because it's so strong (and I have a terrible sense of smell). However it has a lime taste...

nputens reviewed Quivira Vineyards 'Steelhead Red' 2004. (4.5/5)
On Nov 11

Grenache, Zin, Mourvedre, Syrah - Bright, tart, lots of flavor, sparkles in the mouth. Too good.

Quivira Vineyards 'Steelhead Red' 2004

Starting at $17.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
nputens reviewed Zaca Mesa Z Cuvée 2006. (3/5)
On Nov 1

I picked this up after reading the wine list in a good quality local restaurant when by myself with nothing to read, and because I like the sound of this blend, like a Côtes du Rhône....

Zaca Mesa Z Cuvée 2006

Starting at $17.39 Snoothrank: 3/5
nputens replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Celebratory bottle suggestions, please....
On Nov 11

I celebrated my 30th decanting a Penfolds Grange since I had been on an Aussie Shiraz kick too. I can't remember the year though, but it was one of the less popular ones so the price was an...

nputens replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: "Hi My Name Is" / Favorite Red.
On Nov 2

When I was kinda poor and lived in L.A. I went to Silver Lake wine: http://www.silverlakewine.com/ It's a boutique wine store, and they carried a modern-style Montepulciano called Quattro...

nputens joined Snooth!
On Sep 22

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