Below are reviews of fun little finds purchased locally. The typical cost per bottle is $10 or less, and the label probably has a little more pizazz than your traditional Barolo. But don't judge the bottle by the label. These reviews are personal and certainly non-professional evaluations of wines we've tried. Enjoy!
YEAR: 2005Labels: 2005, Lockwood Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Red, UNRATED, USA
YEAR: 2004Labels: 2004, 3 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red, Trout Trilogy, USA
psydr said...
3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Not bad. A little earthy with a tinge of bitter tannins. That's it. No big review here. Just pick up a bottle if you find the label as interesting as I did and give it a shot. Or try a 4 STAR instead...
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YEAR: 2006Labels: 1 STAR, Italy, Red, Sangiovese, Santa Cristina
psydr said...
1 OUT OF 5 STARS
Two lowly reviews for Sangiovese thus far. Since I know there are Sangioveses I enjoy, I'm not letting these two bottles get me down. When I was in Tuscany I certainly had several bottles of Sangiovese and Chianti which I absolutely adored. This offering from Santa Cristina is not one of them.
This particular bottle tasted sour to me. Almost as if I had stuck a dandelion in my mouth and started to chew. Well, maybe not quite that sour, but you get the idea.
This vintage has been put on my list of "do nots." I'm going to pass the rest of the bottle off on my friends this evening during our bbq...
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YEAR: 2006Labels: 2006, 4 STAR, Cortijo III, Grenache, Mixed Varietal, Red, Spain, Tempranillo
psydr said...
4 OUT OF 5 STARS
Not bad. In fact, quite good. This is a more-than-drinkable wine. There's a bit of tannin here but no real bitter aftertaste. Smooth.
My first sniff revealed a bit more acidity than I would prefer, but the first taste quickly made me forget. This wine is full of flavor. There's a good mix of berries here: Raspberry, blackberry, and cherry. Not overwhelming. Just good.
I certainly recommend you pick up a bottle. I am positive you'll be pleased.
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YEAR: 2006Labels: 1 STAR, 2006, Aquila d'Oro, Italy, Red, Sangiovese
psydr said...
1 OUT OF 5 STARS
Yuk! This vino just stinks. It's bitter and loaded with tannins. There's no reason to ever throw down hard-earned case for this bottle... at least not for drinking. It's a very shallow, uneventful wine which I'll more-than-likely never purchase again... not even for $4.
This is hard to believe, but this wine is not worth $4. I wouldn't spend more than $2 if I were you. If you can find it for that, and you could care less what your vino tastes like, then go for it.
Usually the $3 and $4 bottles at our local Trader Joe's are more than worth the money, but not this guy. I say to TJ's, "send it back!"
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If indeed I "could care less" what my vino tastes like, then am I not by definition someone who cares what my wine tastes like? Why would you recommend to me a wine which you think "just stinks"?
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psydr said...
2 OUT OF 5 STARS
I didn't particularly enjoy this Montepulciano. The palate was a bit more dirty than your standard bottle. I could almost feel the grit between my teeth, though there was no physical manifestation of such.
The color was clear. The nose was heavy, heavy with something I can't quite place. Not unpleasant. Yet, not pleasing. It's an organic scent and not chemical. I just can't get a fix on it at the moment.
Let's move on. There's better wines to spend time reviewing.
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YEAR: 2006 psydr said...
4 OUT OF 5 STARS
A very tasty wine indeed. I've had good luck with the Mondavis and particularly enjoy their Syrahs. I'll often order a bottle when out dining if nothing else looks new and exciting. You just can't seem to go wrong purchasing a Mondavi.
I feel like I sound like a Robert Mondavi commercial...
This Syrah is quite dark in color but has a very subtle nose. The palate is struck with a hint of raspberry and cherry... I think. No earthy tones here and no real hint of oak. Just goodness.
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YEAR: 2003Labels: 2003, 3 STAR, Campo Viejo, Red, Spain, Tempranillo
psydr said...
3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A Decent Tempranillo. Deep rosey, clear color with a smell and taste of cherry. More so than usual I would say. Not as earthy as one would expect.
This is a good wine, but I'm going to move on. There are better bottles out there. However, if you're looking for a good example from the Rioja region for under $15, this might just be it...
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4 out of 5 stars for the 2001.
Dry. Very nice. Really enjoyed it.
$15 at a local independent wine shop in Atlanta.
3 out of 5 stars for the 1999.
2 years older, more expensive, but not nearly as good as the 2001.
$18 at a local, independent wine shop in Atlanta.
psydr said...
Thank you for the reviews Angel. I'm noticing a common theme here from our Atlanta visitors. It appears Atlanta has a higher markup on wine.
I also have tried the 2001. And, I agree it is the superior vintage.
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