Winemakers

• August 2008

  Hi folksI'm no doubt the first new member for 08/08 as I live in Auckland, New Zealand.Immigrated here from Scotland 6 years ago to enjoy a better climate for my retirement.Keep a modest cellar by purchasing from a variety of sources, cellar door, supermarket, local wine merchants etc. Preference for French and Italian reds (my european backgrou... Read More

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  August 2008

  Torbreck Shiraz Eden Valley the Gask 2006

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  The wine is very purple. Think Welch's grape juice purple. The aroma was sweet, ... ... style of the Australian winemakers, you will not care for this wine at all. If you do, as I do, you will appreciate this for what it is. A great Australian valu Read More

  Wine review by WineGent

  
  

• August 2008

  A friend of mine has been in a contentious lawsuit for years with a former member of our circle of friends. It was an ugly time watching two former close friends duke it out in court.Yesterday the suit was settled, out of court. There was a cash settlement and a whole lot of celebration.Impromptu party ensued at my home (I have the largest cel... Read More

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  August 2008

  Twomey Napa Valley Merlot 2003

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  Peppery for Merlot, dark fruit, smooth, well balanced. Agree with winemakers notes. Read More

  Wine review by connie7899

  
  

• July 2008

  Chateau Montelena was sold this week to the French Estate Chateau Cos ... well ... well ahead of all other US winemakers in 1976. There was a competitive wine tasting in Paris, now referred to as "the Judgement of Paris" where French judges named Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay as superior to all of the hallowed French Burgundy producers. ... Read More

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• July 2008

  ... past vintages of quality winemakers? The wine has had some time to develop in the bottle possibly improving in character. Most often the tannins soften providing a better drinking experience. Most importantly, you can save a few dollars allowing you to buy better wine for the same price.In every city you can find a retailer that has past vi... Read More

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  July 2008

  Kathryn Hall Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvingon Napa Valley 2003

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  Velvety. Unlike the winemakers notes, I did not taste a lot of spice (which I personally don't like a lot of)... the blackberry pie and casis was spot on. This bangs a ton of fruit, yet without being overpowering. Loved it. Read More

  Wine review by travelgal415

  
  

• July 2008

  Good afternoon everybodyI am originally from Dublin (Ireland) and am currently working in a vineyard in The South of Italy. I was having a dinner with some friends of mine the other night, I had bought a bottle of wine for the occasion (a nice bottle of Amarone not too expensive). My friend saw an opened bottle of Saint Emilion (which fell into ... Read More

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  July 2008

  Moothi Estate Shiraz Blend Mudgee Moothi Dreams Winemakers Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2004

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  Wine review by moothi

  
  
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  July 2008

  Bodegas Muga Blanco Rioja D.O.Ca 2007

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  90% Viura, 10% Malvasía. Muga simply don't make bad wine - they're the epitome ... ... white variety. If more winemakers get on the Godello bandwagon, this variety will be in huge demand amongst the cognoscenti in less than a decad Read More

  Wine review by ricard

  
  

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