Nov 05
Type: Pinot Noir Year: 2001 Location: Arroyo Grande, South Central Coast, California Link: bishopspeak.com Rating: 9 out of 10 Opinion: Bishop’s Peak is an ancient volcano that rises above San Luis Obispo. The vineyard is located below that volcano. This wine was enjoyed while eating Chicken Parmigiana and Rice Pilaf. The wine has black chery …
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Nov 05
Type: Pinot Noir Year: 2003 Location: Gonzales, Monterey, Central Coast, California Link: estanciaestates.com Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Opinion: This was a phenomenal Pinot. I have never before had a wine with such a smooth texture, aromatic bouquet, and terrific finish that lingers for several minutes after the drink. The flavors of cherry and raspberry …
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Nov 05
Type: Bordeaux Year: 2001 Location: Begadan, Medoc, France Rating: 9 out of 10 Description: Located outside the village of Begadan in the northern Medoc, Chateau Greysac makes a consistently well-balanced wine which reflects the planting of its vineyard – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The classic Bordeaux richness and complexity are …
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Nov 05
Type: Chianti Year: 2004 Location: Pontassieve (Florence), Italy Link: ruffino.com Rating: 8 out of 10 Description: This medium-bodied ruby red wine is produced from grapes grown in the Chianti Classico region. Aged for a few months in oak casks, Aziano is a well-balanced yet complex wine, filled with aromas of black cherries, chocolate, and nuts.
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Nov 05
Type: Carmenere Year: 2004 Location: Repel Valley, Chile Link: casillerodeldiablo.com Rating: 8 out of 10 Description: 70% of this wine is aged in small American oak barrels and 30% in stainless steel tanks during six to eight months. Dark and deep red with aromas of dark plums, blackcurrant and chocolate, with hints of coffee and …
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Nov 05
Type: Pinot Noir Year: 2003 Location: Turner, Oregon Link: willamettevalleyvineyards.com Rating: 8 out of 10 Description: Pinot noir grown in the Willamette Valley is among the highest quality of this variety in the world. This wine is an excellent companion with salmon, pork, lamb, poultry, and dark chocolate.
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Nov 05
Type: Chianti Year: 2002 Location: San Casciano, Tuscany, Italy Link: antinori.it Rating: 7 out of 10 Description: Wine is produced with 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 5% Syrah grapes coming from vineyards in Tuscany. WIne has been refined in oak casks for 12 months, and an additional 8 months in the bottle …
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Nov 05
Type: Pinot Noir Year: 2004 Location: Healdsburg, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Link: macmurrayranch.com Rating: 7 out of 10 Description: MacMurray Ranch was purchased from the Porter family by famed actor Fred MacMurray in 1941. Fred raised his family on the ranch and they enjoyed the natural wonders of Sonoma County. This is a …
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Nov 05
Type: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Blanc Year: 2003 Location: Italy Rating: 5 out of 10 Opinion: I had this wine at my brother-in-law’s wedding reception. It was consumed along with the chicken dish. The wine was a combination of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc (51%/49%). The wine did not compliment the dish as I had hoped it …
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