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  November 2009

  The Australian Premium Wine Collection Shiraz Hill of Content 2004

  Snoothrank: Starting at $14^.99

  No written review

  Wine review by jadent

  
  
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  November 2009

  The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007

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  Luscious aromas full of blackberry jam. Warm flavors, good, drying tannins add some structure. Juicy, medium to full bodied and clean with a hint of sweetness amid the dark ripe fruit.

  Wine review by mark

  
  
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  November 2009

  The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007

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  black currants, black berries, black plums on the palate, rich and full bodies filled with varying dark fruit and cocoa, dark chocolate, nice structure and complexity, fairly balanced, long finish

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  
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  November 2009

  The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Hess Estate 2006

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  This wine tastes four times more expensive than it costs. The first thing I noticed was the deep color that hints at the extracted flavor. It smells fruity and funky the way a cantaloupe tells you it's just right (no melon hints in the wine). On tongue, black cherry and loganberry... Read moreThis wine tastes four times more expensive than it costs. The first thing I noticed was the deep color that hints at the extracted flavor. It smells fruity and funky the way a cantaloupe tells you it's just right (no melon hints in the wine). On tongue, black cherry and loganberry start the melange while the mouth is coated with both furry fruit and silky tobacco. This is fun.    (hide)

  Wine review by vada

  
  

• November 2009

  Juice on the Block" will be a collection of content about wine at auction. There are a good deal of good deals to be had (particularly now, Autumn '09) at auction, and it will be part of the goal of this group to track down (and occasionally read more...'stumble upon') the very best... Read moreJuice on the Block" will be a collection of content about wine at auction. There are a good deal of good deals to be had (particularly now, Autumn '09) at auction, and it will be part of the goal of this group to track down (and occasionally read more...'stumble upon') the very best of wine on the market- or, "Juice on the block", if you prefer. !http://images.snooth.com/term/e/d/3/term_64414_full.2.jpeg! "Lots of Interest" is our preview (or "Playbill, if you wish) for upcoming auctions. "Lots of interest" reflects what we feel to be items of particular interest- either for their rarity, condition, or price opportunity due to changes in the wine market at large. Bottom line: We can simplify the auction process for you, help you find items that would cost you double at retail shops, and in general; help your wallets and your palates sip and swirl in a better harmony. Click on the link here to visit the group to get the whole skinny on the upcoming Morrell Wine Auctions Live Internet Auction: http://www.snooth.com/tag/juice-on-the-block/ Here's a good appetizer for you to gauge your interest: Lot# 14 Château Beychevelle - Vintage 1996
St.-Julien, Quatrième Cru Classé
Four labels are scuffed.
4 Bottles Estimated to sell between $200 - $240. Next Bid: $170. http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=2&lotId=98421 Reason for Interest: The 1996 vintage in St.-Julien- while considered tannic- was very highly rated (96 overall, RMP)- leaving the impression that not only has the vintage “held up” but in all likelihood is rounding into its own right about now, thirteen years after release. The Math: The current retail price for a bottle of the 1996 Chateau Beychevelle falls between $70 - $100. This lot of four bottles is estimated to sell between: $200 - $240 at auction, and is currently bid to: $160. Next Bid: $170. So, if you’re willing to tolerate a hint of superficial damage, start at $170. Even if this lot is sold for the low bid of $200, that breaks down to $238 with the buyers’ premium (before state tax). That brings us to $59 per bottle before taxes- $10 cheaper per bottle than even the lowest price you would find this wine at a wine shop. You save $40. IF the bidding even gets that high, and if it doesn’t, you’ll likely take this one home, drinking in its prime, with some scuffs on the labels. Lot #30 Château Gloria - Vintage 1996
St.-Julien, 
Excellent Appearance, owc.
12 Bottles Estimated to sell between $240 - $480. Next Bid: $280 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=3&lotId=98437 Reason for Interest: Again, the 1996 vintage for Bordeaux was a good one, and again this example from St.-Julien should be drinking in its wheelhouse as I type. The math itself is also off the charts. The Math: The current retail price for a bottle of the ’96 Chateau Gloria falls (roughly) between $40 - $60. If we were to bid $300 for this lot, that would equal a total of $354, with premium, before tax. That breaks down to $30 per bottle- equaling a savings of $120 for the case vs. the lowest retail price around. That’s more than interesting, it’s intriguing. This is what the Wine Advocate had to say: “The 1995 and 1996 are two of the finest Glorias produced over recent vintages. Both the 1996 and 1995 are uncommonly hedonistic, plump, and precociously-styled wines. Low in acidity, rich in cedary, black currant fruit, medium-bodied, and lush, these two wines will provide delicious drinking young, yet both will age for 10-15 years. The 1995 is lower in acidity, and may not possess quite the density and power of the 1996, but readers looking for high class claret with immediate appeal would be foolish to pass it by.” ...Hence the Interest. Lot #53 Château Le Bon Pasteur - Vintage 1990
Pomerol, 
Five levels are high shoulder or better. Five labels are badly glue stained.
5 Bottles Estimated to sell between $260 - $400 Next Bid: 200 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=6&lotId=98460 *Note the glue-stains and the not-so-perfect levels. These are important considerations and reflect that we’re not dealing with perfectly stored bottles here. It’s more of a gamble, but the levels being where they are, and the absence of any evidence of seepage- past or present- is a good thing and plays to our favor a bit. At most, I would bid the minimum of $200 and see if that makes me a winner. This one’s a bit of a gamble, but could pay a handsome reward. The Math: The current retail price for “pristine” bottles of the 1990 Le Bon Pasteur falls between $80 & $100 per bottle- which is quite high for a wine that may be drinking a tad past its prime (though noted as “Youthful” by Clive Coates in September of 2000). Hypothetical: Bid $200 and sit tight. Should you possess the winning bid for that amount, your total cost for the lot before tax would be $236, equaling $47.00 per bottle. That’s a considerable savings when compared to the pristine retail bottles within which the wine may be the very same. I am intrigued by this lot, but would keep that minimum bid on the table and back away should someone come in a tad higher. Sometimes, like Vegas, what you DON’T bid is what you win in the wine auction world, and bottles with conditions such as those pronounced in this lot could paint the clearest example of that thought in the long run. ...Or it could be one of the best deals in the sale. Lot #309 Château d'Issan - Vintage 2000
Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé
Excellent Appearance.
6 Bottles
"Medium-bodied, with sweet but noticeable tannin, and a dense finish that builds gradually and persistently, it appears to be the finest d'Issan produced in over four decades." 93 points, RMP. Estimated to sell between $240 - $350 Next Bid: $240 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=31&lotId=98716 The Reason for interest: The vintage, the excellent condition, the math. The Math: It’s a 93-rated wine from Parker, though Mr. Coates didn’t quite agree and thought it only “pleasant, even elegant, but lacking a bit of concentration.” The 2000 Chateau D’Issan currently retails between $60 - $90. If we were to keep up with bidding and even space ourselves a bit by going to a max bid of $260, that would come to around $307 for the lot including premium & before taxes- breaking down to $51.00 per bottle. That’s a modest savings, but also a savings that bakes in the bidding to get to our max bid of $260. If we were to win the lot at an increment below that at $240 (which we’re positioning ourselves to have a shot at doing by our bid of $260)- we could walk away with a bottle price of around $47 before taxes for the six. Not half bad for a 93-rated 3rd growth from the 2000 vintage in Margaux, all things considered. Lot #313 Château Giscours - Vintage 2000
Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé
Excellent Appearance.
6 Bottles 
"Probably the finest Giscours made since the 1975, this black/purple-colored 2000 offers up terrific notes of camphor, creosote, blackberry, and cassis jam intermixed with notions of smoke and earth. Spicy, with low acidity, a big, rich, fleshy, full-bodied palate, outstanding texture, and a long, pure finish, it is, to reiterate, one of the best Giscours produced over the last 25 years. A sleeper of the vintage." 92 points, RMP. Estimated to sell between $240 - $350 Next Bid: $220 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=32&lotId=98720 Reason for Interest: The vintage (2000, again), the appellation (Margaux, again), and the math. Again. The Math: The current retail value of the 2000 vintage Chateau Giscours comes in around $85.99 per bottle before tax. If we were to position our bid at $260, and win at that price, it would bring the cost of these six bottles to approximately $307 after premium, before tax. That comes out to just under $52 per bottle- and that’s if we win the lot with our max bid. If the bid were to be hammered at $220, that would bring things down significantly, to $43 per bottle. $43 for a bottle that received a warm 92 point rating from Parker, that is not only drinking very nicely now but should continue to do so for the next five years, according to Mr. Coates." ... "Lots of Interest" is just one of the aspects that we'll be presenting for the "Juice on the Block" group. As we get things put together for it, you can look forward to market news, wine opportunities for both selling as well as buying, profiles of legendary wines only available at auction, their makers, the auction houses where one can find them, and most importantly: how you can take advantage of the seemingly intimidating world of wine auctions- and make it your best place to shop. Hope to see you soon and that you come along for the ride! Chip !http://images.snooth.com/term/e/d/3/term_64414_full.1.jpeg!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic New Lots of Interest (amongst... by ChipDWood

  
  
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  November 2009

  Beringer California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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  No written review

  Wine review by IHEARTWINES

  
  
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  November 2009

  Sterling Vintner's Collection Merlot 2001

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  I give this a 2/5. It's not horrible, but I find it lacks everything important I expect from a merlot. Restaurants use this as their house wine, charge $30.00/bottle, and I've had cheaper wines that had more flavor. The initial aroma is weak, the first taste is average (not bad,... Read moreI give this a 2/5. It's not horrible, but I find it lacks everything important I expect from a merlot. Restaurants use this as their house wine, charge $30.00/bottle, and I've had cheaper wines that had more flavor. The initial aroma is weak, the first taste is average (not bad, can't expect too much from a wine of this price point), but it has the after-taste of water almost. There is no after flavor - just a bitter taste in your mouth but watered down. I believe this retails from $9-15 for the consumer, for the price point, go with a Dynamite.    (hide)

  Wine review by hehunt

  
  
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  November 2009

  Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc Collection 2006

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  Nice red colour, a little opaque around the edges. Very grassy and mossy on the nose. Like freshly cut grass almost. The earthiness stays on the first tasting. However a little hot on the back a not a lot of fruit, although not necessarily a bad thing. Decent for the price.

  Wine review by Fenderbaum

  
  

• November 2009

  donccpa Why would you need to ship interstate if you live in MA? Just drive to ... interstate shipping and the collection of shipping crates in my garage are worth it to me, although my wife made me stop using them for basement wine storage

  Forum post in the topic Ridiculous USA wines law by schellbe

  
  
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  November 2009

  Gabrielle Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Equilateral Cask 321 2004

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  I am no expert, but I really, really liked this wine. If you can find it you will not be disappointed!

  Wine review by josephstrahan

  
  

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