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  May 2012

  Chateau du Tertre Margaux Chateau du Tertre 2005

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  look = 6/10, smell = 14/20, taste = 15/20; total = 35/50

  Wine review by mistersplice

  
  
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  May 2012

  Two Oceans Cabernet-Merlot 2009

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  Wine review by laog75

  
  

• May 2012

  EdI have enjoyed your postings, lately, but I have to question your blind ... a "a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab."  I do not participate in blind tastings very often, but when I do, we are generally tasting... Read moreEdI have enjoyed your postings, lately, but I have to question your blind ... a "a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab."  I do not participate in blind tastings very often, but when I do, we are generally tasting similar wines.  What is the purpose in blind tasting such different styles and types of wines?On the other hand, your conclusions seem valid and I really don't think I have any argument, there. My personal experience is that my opinion (if I can use that word instead of "rating") of a wine changes--fairly rapidly.  Not suprising since, although I have been enjoying wine for many years, I am not a professional and, frankly, neither my sense of smell nor my sense of taste are as sharp as most people's.  I don't "taste" wines so much as I drink them.  "Tasting," like GDP and other professionals do is work, and I do not care to sign up for that.  When we join friends for a "blind tasting," what we are really doing is drinking 5-6 wines fro  m 5-6 glasses with a meal.  Invariably, a wine that shines with the first course fades with a subsequent course, and a new player rises to the occassion.  I know that what we are doing is not as serious as some, but it is (1) a lot of fun and (2) very instructive in its own way    (hide)

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• May 2012

  :If I were to match up a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab, I surely would be able to select the Bell since it's far and away the superior wine. "! Read more:If I were to match up a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab, I surely would be able to select the Bell since it's far and away the superior wine. "!    (hide)

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• May 2012

  I think that some of us are more likely to be influenced by the label. I know ... match up a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab, I surely would be able to select the Bell since it's far and away the superior wine. Yet would my... Read moreI think that some of us are more likely to be influenced by the label. I know ... match up a cheap California merlot, a Spanish Reserva rioja, and a Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 cab, I surely would be able to select the Bell since it's far and away the superior wine. Yet would my rating be as accurate as, say, a test of 2007 small production cabs?  In the latter case, the comparison allows us to measure like type.  But what if I mixed regions (Napa and Sonoma)? I remain suspicious of the ratings after I have discovered that so many 90 point wines just were not that great.  I wonder if an experience taster who can easily pick out wines from his favorite producers will not act with bias toward those producers. Just some thoughts...    (hide)

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• May 2012

  Holy crap, BP wine has dug out another cellar with some pieces of CA wine ... your boat), some Duckhorn merlots from the '80s that would be educational, a mag of Mayacamas chardonnay from the '90s (maybe approaching its peak in just a few years!), Mondavis and Stag's... Read moreHoly crap, BP wine has dug out another cellar with some pieces of CA wine ... your boat), some Duckhorn merlots from the '80s that would be educational, a mag of Mayacamas chardonnay from the '90s (maybe approaching its peak in just a few years!), Mondavis and Stag's Leaps from the '80s and '90s, etc., etc.This is the kind of collection where if you have the wherewithal alone or in a group you get to the collector ahead of a BP and buy the whole thing. Then if you're like me just unload most of the Turley, while keeping a few for curiosity sake and gifting. Drink all the rest, smacking your lips with satisfaction all the while, in several cases wagging your head in awe. And yes, Jon, these you can buy single bottles of.  ;-) Wonder how long these'll stay in the BP storage facility.....    THE OLD AND THE NEW - A FASCINATING COLLECTIONAustralia2001 Charles Melton Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, 24 x 750mL -- $20 WA902001 Charles Melton Shiraz Barossa Valley, 12 x 750mL -- $25 WA912004 Kilikanoon Shiraz Covenant, 9 x 750mL -- $27 WA941991 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 407, 1 x 750mL -- $49 1971 Penfolds Grange Shiraz, 1 x 750mL -- $895 WA96, WS952003 Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale, 12 x 750mL -- $39 WA942004 Two Hands Shiraz Lily`s Garden, 6 x 750mL -- $49 WA95, WS941992 Yalumba Shiraz The Octavius, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WS92France--Bordeaux--Dessert1957 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $199 vts, ltl1957 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $199 ts, lnl1957 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $199 vts, pc1957 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $199 ts, stl, scc1957 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $199 vts, dc, stl1969 Coutet Sauternes, 11 x 750mL -- $75 lstl, pc1969 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $75 1969 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $75 vts, scc1969 Coutet Sauternes, 3 x 750mL -- $75 vts, pc1969 Coutet Sauternes, 4 x 750mL -- $75 vts1970 Coutet Sauternes, 5 x 750mL -- $75 vts1970 Coutet Sauternes, 2 x 750mL -- $75 sbsl1970 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $75 vts, sbsl1970 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $75 ts, wrl1970 Coutet Sauternes, 2 x 750mL -- $75 vts, wrl, sbsl, spc1970 Coutet Sauternes, 1 x 750mL -- $75 wrl, sbsl1970 Doisy Vedrines, 1 x 750mL -- $99 ts, cuc, exposed cork1970 Doisy Vedrines, 6 x 750mL -- $99 ts, cc, sbsl1970 Doisy Vedrines, 2 x 750mL -- $99 hs, sbsl, cc1970 Doisy Vedrines, 1 x 750mL -- $99 1970 Doisy Vedrines, 1 x 750mL -- $99 hs, scc1970 Doisy Vedrines, 1 x 750mL -- $99 swisl1970 Doisy Vedrines, 3 x 750mL -- $99 vts, sbsl1970 Doisy Vedrines, 3 x 750mL -- $99 vts, sbsl1970 Guiraud, 12 x 750mL -- $75 CONDITIONS??1970 Guiraud, 2 x 750mL -- $75 ts, pc1970 Guiraud, 7 x 750mL -- $75 vts, wrc1970 Lafon Contigu Yquem, 3 x 750mL -- $100 vts, sbsl1970 Lafon Contigu Yquem, 5 x 750mL -- $100 ts, sbsl1970 Lafon Contigu Yquem, 2 x 750mL -- $100 hs, sbsl1970 Lafon Contigu Yquem, 1 x 750mL -- $100 htms, sbsl1970 Lafon Contigu Yquem, 1 x 750mL -- $100 ts, bsl1970 Sigalas Rabaud, 1 x 750mL -- $59 1970 Sigalas Rabaud, 1 x 750mL -- $59 ssos1970 Sigalas Rabaud, 1 x 750mL -- $59 sosFrance--Bordeaux--Red1955 Brane Cantenac, 1 x 750mL -- $229 ts, trc, scc1955 Brane Cantenac, 1 x 750mL -- $249 vts, sbsl, scc1989 Haut Brion, 2 x 750mL -- $1395 WA100, ST97, WS100 lstl1989 La Conseillante, 2 x 750mL -- $259 WA971989 Lafite Rothschild, 1 x 750mL -- $895 WS991959 Lanessan, 1 x 750mL -- $199 lnl, wisl1959 Lanessan, 1 x 750mL -- $199 htms, ltl, sbsl1959 Leoville Las Cases, 1 x 750mL -- $395 WS96 ts, bsl, scc1959 Leoville Las Cases, 1 x 750mL -- $295 WS96 htms, bsl, scc1989 Mouton Rothschild, 1 x 750mL -- $375 WS99 vts1960 Pichon Longueville Baron, 1 x 750mL -- $195 sbsl1964 Prieure Lichine, 1 x 750mL -- $99 vts, stlFrance--Burgundy--Red1947 Armand Roux Richebourg, 1 x 750mL -- $495 6cm, ltl, lbsl1969 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg, 1 x 750mL -- $695 WA92 3cm, bsl, dc1969 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg, 1 x 750mL -- $695 WA92 3.5cm, bsl, ltl1969 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg, 1 x 750mL -- $695 WA92 3.5cm, lbslFrance--Champagne1996 Louis Roederer Cristal, 1 x 750mL -- $359 WA95, ST94+, WS94Germany1959 Bischofliches Priesterseminar Dhronhofberger Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $295 1975 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Bernkasteler Bratenhofchen Riesling Auslese Eiswein, 1 x 750mL -- $150 ltl1959 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $1295 1971 Hubert Schmitz Wiltinger Braunfels Riesling Spatlese, 1 x 750mL -- $45 3cm, spc1971 Hubert Schmitz Wiltinger Braunfels Riesling Spatlese, 1 x 750mL -- $45 sscl1971 Hubert Schmitz Wiltinger Braunfels Riesling Spatlese, 6 x 750mL -- $45 1971 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $395 4cm1971 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $395 4.5cm1971 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $395 4cm, sos1971 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 2 x 750mL -- $295 5cm1971 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 3 x 750mL -- $295 6cm, lstl1959 JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $395 5cm1971 Johann Kirchen Oberemmeler Altenberg Riesling Spatlese, 2 x 750mL -- $25 lstl1971 Schloss Eltz Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $125 lstl, sscl1962 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Schlossabzug Fass 255, 1 x 750mL -- $145 4.5cm1953 Staatsweinguter Rauenthaler Gehrn Riesling Auslese, 1 x 750mL -- $135 1971 SWG Eltville Hocheimer Kirchenstuck Riesling Spatlese, 6 x 750mL -- $50 1971 SWG Eltville Hocheimer Kirchenstuck Riesling Spatlese, 1 x 750mL -- $50 tl1959 von Oetlinger Marcobrunner Riesling Spatlese Kabinet, 1 x 750mL -- $125 3.5cm, ssos, sbslItaly1997 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa, 1 x 750mL -- $65 WS941995 Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti, 1 x 750mL -- $299 WA98Portugal1965 Caves Messias Vintage Port Quinta Do Cachao, 6 x 750mL -- $75 1967 Caves Messias Vintage Port Quinta Do Cachao, 6 x 750mL -- $75 1970 Caves Messias Vintage Port Quinta Do Cachao, 12 x 750mL -- $75 1970 Caves Messias Vintage Port Quinta Do Cachao, 6 x 750mL -- $75 1960 Taylor Vintage Port, 6 x 750mL -- $175 bsl, crk, ssos1963 Taylor Vintage Port, 6 x 750mL -- $299 WA95, WS97 bsl, crk, ssos1958 Tuke Holdsworth Port, 2 x 750mL -- $195 1958 Tuke Holdsworth Port, 1 x 750mL -- $195 sscl, crk, ssos1958 Tuke Holdsworth Port, 1 x 750mL -- $195 crk, ssos1958 Tuke Holdsworth Port, 2 x 750mL -- $195US--Cabernet Blends2000 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour, 8 x 750mL -- $55 WS92-942008 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour, 12 x 750mL -- $68 WA93, ST91-941962 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, 2 x 750mL -- $95 tl2009 Beaulieu Vineyard Proprietary Red Tapestry Reserve, 8 x 750mL -- $29 2005 Carter Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $115 WS952005 Carter Cabernet Sauvignon Revilo, 2 x 750mL -- $50 2005 Carter Cabernet Sauvignon Revilo, 2 x 750mL -- $50 wisl1960 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $99 bsl1964 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Selection, 1 x 750mL -- $149 bsl1991 Clos du Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $25 sscl1991 Clos du Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2 x 750mL -- $25 1993 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stag`s Leap District, 1 x 750mL -- $49 1999 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Signature, 1 x 1.5L -- $149 WS942001 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine, 3 x 750mL -- $159 WA981983 Eisele Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 x 750mL -- $175 sbsl, no capsule1993 Helena View Cabernet Franc Johnston Vineyard Estate, 1 x 750mL -- $15 signed bottle2007 Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, 1 x 1.5L -- $115 WA93, WS921997 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain, 6 x 750mL -- $135 WA951997 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, 12 x 750mL -- $125 WA931960 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon California Mountain, 2 x 750mL -- $149 1989 Monticello Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Corley Reserve, 12 x 750mL -- $25 1985 Monticello Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Jefferson Cuvee, 1 x 1.5L -- $75 ts, cc, sbsl2004 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 12 x 750mL -- $39 2007 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $39 1997 Neal Schifflett Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 5 x 750mL -- $49 N.V. Opus One Overture, 1 x 750mL -- $75 1983 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine, 3 x 750mL -- $209 lstl, cc1995 Peter Michael Winery Proprietary Red Les Pavots, 1 x 750mL -- $129 WA91, WS931996 Peter Michael Winery Proprietary Red Les Pavots, 1 x 750mL -- $129 WA96, WS961997 Peter Michael Winery Proprietary Red Les Pavots, 2 x 750mL -- $165 WA962008 Provenance Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, 8 x 750mL -- $25 1971 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $695 WA94 vts1966 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $395 tl, bsl 1994 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA901989 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 1 x 750mL -- $55 dc1982 Robert Pepi Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill, 1 x 1.5L -- $75 1985 Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 1.5L -- $139 1986 Saddleback Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 1.5L -- $89 writing on label1994 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, 6 x 750mL -- $65 WA931996 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, 6 x 750mL -- $59 WA92N.V. Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $25 6cm, sbsl1998 Stag`s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $59 1998 Stag`s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon SLV, 2 x 750mL -- $69 1989 Stag`s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon SLV / Fay, 2 x 750mL -- $75 1998 Stag`s Leap Wine Cellars Proprietary Red Cask 23, 1 x 750mL -- $109 1999 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve, 9 x 750mL -- $45 WS912000 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve, 11 x 750mL -- $40 2005 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve, 4 x 750mL -- $35 2008 Sterling Vineyards Proprietary Red Reserve, 30 x 750mL -- $20US--Chardonnay1996 Kent Rasmussen Chardonnay Reserve, 9 x 750mL -- $5 1997 Mayacamas Chardonnay, 1 x 1.5L -- $75 1993 Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve, 1 x 750mL -- $15 WA93, WS91US--Dessert1977 Harbor Winery Mission del Sol Amador County, 1 x 750mL -- $25US--Merlot1999 Duckhorn Merlot Howell Mountain, 1 x 750mL -- $55 WS921986 Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $50 lstl1988 Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $38 lstl1990 Duckhorn Merlot Three Palms Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $89 1990 Duckhorn Merlot Three Palms Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $89 lstl1994 Rutherford Hill Merlot, 2 x 750mL -- $15 1990 Stag`s Leap Wine Cellars Merlot Napa Valley, 4 x 750mL -- $39 lstlUS--Other Whites2009 Rosenblum Cellars Viognier Kathy`s Cuvee, 1 x 750mL -- $9US--Pinot Noir1998 Cameron Pinot Noir Clos Electrique, 1 x 1.5L -- $75 lnl1970 Hanzell Pinot Noir, 1 x 750mL -- $195 4cm1973 Hanzell Pinot Noir, 3 x 750mL -- $175 1974 Hanzell Pinot Noir, 1 x 750mL -- $295 1996 Keegan Pinot Noir, 5 x 750mL -- $35 1999 Keegan Pinot Noir, 8 x 750mL -- $25  1994 Panther Creek Pinot Noir Reserve, 1 x 750mL -- $29 WA901990 Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $19 1992 Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Reserve, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA92US--Syrah/Grenache2006 Saxum Proprietary Red 32 James Berry Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $175 WA972005 Saxum Proprietary Red 44 James Berry Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $155 WA96, ST942005 Saxum Proprietary Red Booker Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $99 WA94, WS952006 Saxum Proprietary Red Booker Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $99 WA94, ST92, WS942007 Saxum Proprietary Red Booker Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $235 WA992009 Saxum Proprietary Red Booker Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $139 WA96+2007 Saxum Proprietary Red Heartstone Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $139 WA98, WS972008 Saxum Proprietary Red Heartstone Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $95 WA93, WS952005 Saxum Proprietary Red James Berry Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $119 WA95+2006 Saxum Proprietary Red James Berry Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $135 WA95, ST932007 Saxum Proprietary Red James Berry Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $499 WA100, WS982008 Saxum Proprietary Red James Berry Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $209 WA98, WS972009 Saxum Proprietary Red James Berry Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $175 WA982009 Saxum Proprietary Red Paderewski Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $145 WA972003 Saxum Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $195 WA982002 Saxum Syrah Broken Stones, 1 x 750mL -- $179 WA962006 Saxum Syrah Broken Stones, 1 x 750mL -- $149 WA97, WS962007 Saxum Syrah Broken Stones, 3 x 750mL -- $139 WA96+, ST95, WS962008 Saxum Syrah Broken Stones, 2 x 750mL -- $109 WA94, ST93, WS932009 Saxum Syrah Broken Stones, 3 x 750mL -- $115 WA962003 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 1 x 750mL -- $119 WA95, ST932006 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 1 x 750mL -- $129 WA96+, ST952007 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 1 x 750mL -- $249 WA99, WS982008 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 1 x 750mL -- $139 WA962009 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 3 x 750mL -- $129 WA942009 Saxum Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock, 1 x 1.5L -- $259 WA942000 Turley Wine Cellars Petite Sirah Hayne Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $99 WA962001 Turley Wine Cellars Petite Sirah Hayne Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $75 WA96 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Petite Sirah Hayne Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $59 WA93-95, ST93-951993 Zaca Mesa Syrah Chapel Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $25US--Zinfandel1996 Beringer Zinfandel North Coast, 3 x 750mL -- $15 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 lstl1975 Joseph Phelps Zinfandel Alexander Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $45 bn1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $65 bn1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $55 hs, ssos1976 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 1.5L -- $149 1978 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $55 1984 Mayacamas Zinfandel Late Harvest, 1 x 750mL -- $45 sbsl1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 1 x 750mL -- $25 5cm, lstl1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 1 x 750mL -- $25 5cm1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 3 x 750mL -- $25 5.5cm1966 Parducci Zinfandel, 2 x 750mL -- $25 lstlN.V. Parducci Zinfandel, 3 x 750mL -- $25 6cm, lstl1970 Souverain Zinfandel Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $15 htms, dc, sbsl, scc1970 Souverain Zinfandel Napa Valley, 1 x 750mL -- $15 htms, sos1996 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $95 WA941997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $39 WA89-91, ST90 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90, ST911998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90, ST91 trc1999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $45 WA92, ST921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA92, ST92 scl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $45 ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $45 ST92 trc2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 10 x 750mL -- $39 WA91, ST912002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $39 WA91-93, ST912003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, 8 x 750mL -- $39 WA91-93, ST911997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $37 WA90-92, ST91 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $33 WA93, ST911999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $35 WA91, ST921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $35 WA91, ST92 sscl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $35 WA92, ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $35 WA92, ST92 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $39 WA92, ST922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA92, ST92 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA91-93, ST902003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $29 ST902002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $55 ST922000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $65 WA93, ST91-932001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 13 x 750mL -- $49 WA892001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA89 scl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA89 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 13 x 750mL -- $39 WA90-922002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Juvenile, 1 x 750mL -- $39 WA90-92 sscl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 8 x 750mL -- $39 WA912001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 4 x 750mL -- $45 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA92 sscl2003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 4 x 750mL -- $33 WA90-922003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Mead Ranch, 2 x 750mL -- $33 WA90-92 sscl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $59 WA94-961997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA94-96 sscl1998 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 4 x 750mL -- $59 WA921999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $59 WA951999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 1 x 750mL -- $59 WA95 scl2000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 3 x 750mL -- $45 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 6 x 750mL -- $79 WA952002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 2 x 750mL -- $75 WA94-972003 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard, 5 x 750mL -- $49 WA93-95 sscl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 1 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-941997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 3 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-94 scl1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 3 x 750mL -- $50 WA92-94 sscl1999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 4 x 750mL -- $45 WA931999 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 1 x 750mL -- $45 WA93 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines, 28 x 750mL -- $29 WA882001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 15 x 750mL -- $49 WA922001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 1 x 750mL -- $49 WA92 sscl2002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Pesenti, 13 x 750mL -- $39 WA92-94, ST932000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 3 x 750mL -- $39 WA932000 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 3 x 750mL -- $39 WA93 sscl2001 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 2 x 750mL -- $75 WA952002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 5 x 750mL -- $59 WA92-942002 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Turley Estate, 2 x 750mL -- $59 WA92-94 ss    (hide)

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• May 2012

  nanashisan - all of the wines mentioned will have alcohol. What I think people ... make Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and less well-known grapes. All of those are usually 13-15%, none that I've had tend to be sweet and jammy, and you don't really get an alcoholic burn, but you... Read morenanashisan - all of the wines mentioned will have alcohol. What I think people ... make Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and less well-known grapes. All of those are usually 13-15%, none that I've had tend to be sweet and jammy, and you don't really get an alcoholic burn, but you don't always get a lot of pleasure either! If you like those, fine, but if you don't try to pick up something from Australia's Barossa Valley - you might find it a lot more enjoyable as the stereotype of those wines for better or worse is "fruity".Price range is all over the map - Moscato and Brachetto tend to be cheap - like $10 US, most of the other wines a few dollars more and some ranging quite high. Not that they're worth the extra money, but price is also a way to signify that they think the wine is "important".Anyhow, again, you need not fall in love with wine ever.  But if you object to alcohol, know that sometimes it's less apparent than others, and now you have some guidelines to consider.Good luck with your searches    (hide)

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  May 2012

  Rocco Bay Soft Smooth Red Western Cape W.O. South Africa

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  South Africa's Rocco Bay, a new blend with a new look. It is a wine from ... Sauvignon, Cinsault & Merlot, a wine made from perfectly ripened grapes grown on mountain foothills, cooled by soothing Atlantic breezes.Just poor and revel in a juicy, mouth-watering array of sweet summer... Read moreSouth Africa's Rocco Bay, a new blend with a new look. It is a wine from ... Sauvignon, Cinsault & Merlot, a wine made from perfectly ripened grapes grown on mountain foothills, cooled by soothing Atlantic breezes.Just poor and revel in a juicy, mouth-watering array of sweet summer fruit flavours wrapped in soft, smooth tannins.Enjoy a glass on it's own or pair with almost any savory dish you can think of. It's also delicious straight from the fridge on a hot summers day.As Rocco Bay say, it does EXACTLY what it says on the label.We are currently selling this wine at £5.99, which is the CHEAPEST price online!!!http://thewinestation.com/index.php...    (hide)

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• May 2012

  Castilla-La Mancha! What comes to mind?The land of Don Quixote, the man of La ... with equal success. Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon stand shoulder to shoulder with Graciano and Bobal appealing to connoisseurs and enthusiast who are always searching for new experience and... Read moreCastilla-La Mancha! What comes to mind?The land of Don Quixote, the man of La ... with equal success. Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon stand shoulder to shoulder with Graciano and Bobal appealing to connoisseurs and enthusiast who are always searching for new experience and fresh take on familiar wines.While red wines are most common in Castilla-La Mancha, a great range of white varietals such as Macabeo, Chardonnay and the enigmatic Viognier are also gaining favor. In spite of the growing popularity of these new varieties, Airen, which is also known in Castilla-La Mancha as Manchega, remains the region’s favorite white wine in more ways than one.More Airen is grown in Castilla-La Mancha than in any other region in the world. Airen’s evolution in recent years reflects a trend that is also impacting the other varietals produced in here: an increase in technological innovation and the application of modern vinification techniques, which have allowed producers to consistently produce the highest quality wines from varieties that were traditionally undervalued. Airen is currently the base of an enormous variety of young, fresh and fruity white wines.The wines of Castilla-La Mancha are ready to take their place in the international markets. Like the man of La Mancha used to do four centuries ago, they have defeated giants that stood in their way and now look to towards their bright future with optimism and joy.Make sure you take advantage of your opportunity to taste the wines of Castilla-La Mancha during the Castilla-La Mancha U.S. Tour 2012.Announcing the Castilla-La Mancha U.S. Tour 2012 Come taste the wines of Castilla-La Mancha for yourself in three cities: Atlanta May 21 Chicago May 23 New York May 24    (hide)

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  May 2012

  Indaba Merlot South Africa 2010

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  Wine review by daniellemillen

  
  

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