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Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Customer Reviews - AndyG
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2009 The Ministry of the Vinterior Russian River Valley Chardonnay
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-22-2011
I'm not a huge fan of California chardonnay, but the 2009 Ministry of the Vinterior is an exception, more in the style of a crisp white Burgundy than a typical over-oaked California chard. There's tart acidity and a hint of mineral to balance the tangy fruit. At this price it's a solid value.
Price: $11.99
2009 Creta Roble Ribera del Duero
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-21-2011
The 2009 Creta Roble has berry-like fruit that brought to mind a garnacha. After two days in the refrigerator, the opened and resealed bottle had lost it's fruit and tasted flat.
Price: $12.99
2009 Weingut Allram Heiligenstein Riesling Kamptal Reserve
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-15-2011
This has a heavy fruit that reminds me of Muscadet or Viognier -- in a blind tasting I might not have identified it as Riesling at all. For me the delicate Mosel wines have more appeal.
Price: $12.99
2006 Clos Marsalette, Pessac-Léognan
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-7-2011
The 2006 Clos Marsalette is a pleasant Bordeaux with predominant root-like or herbal flavors and hints of tobacco (perhaps this is what the critics were referring to as rocks or stones?) but not much fruit. It did open up a bit after an hour to breathe.
Drink from
2011
to
2012
Price: $19.99
2006 Cascabel Shiraz Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia
(out of stock)
Review Date: 12-4-2011
The 2006 Cascabel Fleurieu tastes primarily of sweet vanilla with a touch of blueberry pancake syrup. It is fairly typical for Australian shiraz in this price range.
Price: $14.99
2006 Jacob's Creek Steingarten Riesling Barossa Valley
Review Date: 11-26-2011
A good value, but starting to taste a bit off.
Drink from
2009
to
2011
Price: $9.99
2007 Viña Von Siebenthal Parcela #7
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-26-2011
Loads of sweet fruit, redolent of cassis. A terrific value.
Price: $11.99
2007 Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay "Cuvee Prestige"
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-26-2011
Maybe the fruit is starting to fade, as I taste mostly wood.
Price: $17.99
2007 Henry of Pelham Riesling Reserve
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-23-2011
This has a skunky aroma on the nose and none of the delicate floral qualities I associate with fine Riesling. There is a note of apple cider but otherwise not much fruit. While I prefer Riesling on the drier side, this one would be better if it had even a trace of sweetness.
Drink from
2008
to
2009
Price: $6.99
2008 Cambria "Julia's Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-16-2011
The 2008 Cambria Julia's Vineyard was quite a good pinot at less than $20; it's a terrific value for under $15. It has very nice fruit and good balance. The low price made me wonder if the wine was still good, so I tried one bottle and I'm going back for more.
Drink to
2012
Price: $12.99
2008 Trust Cellars Columbia Valley Riesling
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-9-2011
Predominant notes of cotton candy and bubblegum. Little in the way of minerals, acidity, or fruit.
Price: $12.99
2008 Domaine Ramonet Bourgogne Rouge
(out of stock)
Review Date: 10-23-2011
I like pinot from California and Oregon, so I recently decided to try the real thing from Burgundy. Maybe I should stick closer to home, as the Domaine Ramonet is on the tart and thin side despite some spicy notes.
Price: $16.99
2009 Josef Rosch Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Kabinett
(out of stock)
Review Date: 10-18-2011
My favorite Rieslings are the Mosel Rieslings rated with "Pradikat"-- those made from grapes designated Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, etc. The 2009 Josef Rosch Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Kabinett was a good value at $15; at $10.99 I'm buying this by the case.
Drink from
2011
to
2019
Price: $10.99
2008 Cooper Mountain Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
(out of stock)
Review Date: 10-10-2011
A solid pinot from a superior vintage, with a nice balance of dark fruit, rose petals, and forest floor. I would recommend it except that I bought the last bottle.
Drink from
2011
to
2012
Price: $19.99
2008 Au Grand Paris, Bordeaux
(out of stock)
Review Date: 10-7-2011
Bland and inoffensive but lacks freshness or fruit. I hope this is not representative of the 2008 Bordeaux vintage.
Price: $7.99
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