2005 The Red Square Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: The Red Square
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: New Zealand
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $13
NICKNAME: "Red Square Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2005, 4 STAR, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Red, The Red Square
Psydr Short & To-The-Point Wine Reviews
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!
June 27, 2008
YEAR: 2005WINERY: The Red Square
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: New Zealand
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $13
NICKNAME: "Red Square Pinot Noir"
June 24, 2008
1 Reviews:
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June 24, 2008 at 9:51 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
A decent wine, but just too sweet for my taste. For $6 it's a bargain though. It's currently on sale for such here and there. Not hard to find.
The nose is good, and the palate not bad. A strong taste of black current followed by an overwhelming sweetness.
Perhaps it just didn't go well with the stir fry I made this evening...
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June 10, 2008
2006 Viu Manent Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Viu Manent
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Colchagua Valley, Chile
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $6
NICKNAME: "Viu Manent Cabernet"
Labels: 2006, 3 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Red, Viu Manent
1 Reviews:
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June 11, 2008 at 6:45 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Honestly, this wine did not strike me as very good. However, I can see how it might appeal a little bit more to the masses. Therefore, the 3 OUT OF 5 STARS.
The stuff just isn't that tasty. There is a hint of cherry, but there is also an overwhelming taste of blandness. Question: Can blandness be considered a taste?
I taste cherry dirt. Is that descriptive enough? There's a lack of flavor with a hint of dirt, cherry, and anise...
But, really, this is probably an average wine. Not terrible. Nothing I'd personally drink again. But also a wine I believe very unlikely to offend.
Try it if you like...
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June 9, 2008
2005 Arrow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Arrow Creek
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Arrow Cab"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2005, Arrow Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red, USA
1 Reviews:
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June 9, 2008 at 9:23 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Don't see myself drinking this again anytime soon. Aroma was pleasant and the legs were nice. But once I splashed a little on my tongue, I was very disappointed. Thick and syrupy like molasses with too much tannins. Unpleasant really, but not awful. I'm giving the bottle two stars today mostly because I'm in a good mood. A one star may well have been in order.
I'll pass.
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2006 Redwood Creek Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Redwood Creek
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: Pavia, Italy
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $7
NICKNAME: "Redwood Noir"
Labels: 2006, 4 STAR, Italy, Pinot Noir, Red, Redwood Creek
1 Reviews:
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June 9, 2008 at 7:51 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
I was a little surprised by this wine. Considering where it was purchased and the amount paid, I mostly expected a mouthful of tar and ash. Instead, I was treated with the smooth, sweet taste of dark cherries. I really did enjoy this bottle. The aroma was quite pleasant, and the color very good.
Overall, I fully recommend you try this cheap wine from Italy. Now for the best part: Head on over to your local 711 to pick one up...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
Very nice! While this wine is priced a little above our "cheap," $10 ceiling here, I wanted to report my feelings. I liked it!
There's a rich oak flavor with a hint of cherry and blackberry. Not too much. Just a hint. Perfect. A wonderful palate.
The liquid goes down very smooth. No bitter. No regrets.
It's a Friday night here, and this is JUST the wine I was looking for to finish off my hectic week of work and injury. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Delicious!
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