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!
August 31, 2008
August 30, 2008
2006 Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Mirassou
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Mirrasou Cab"
Labels: 4 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mirassou, Pinot Noir, Red, USA
1 Reviews:
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August 30, 2008 at 6:21 PM ,
psydr said...
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
Dark and delicious. This is a very nice Cabernet. It goes down smooth and has a nice finish. Then just a hint of tannins take over. Therefore the aftertaste is the only thing non-5 STAR I could find. There's something else in the aftertaste I can't quite define. It's not bad. But it's not terribly good either. This flavor doesn't detract from the wine though, so don't hesitate to snatch up a bottle or two. If you're a Cabernet Sauvignon fan, I DO believe you're going to enjoy this beverage.
I absolutely love Mirassou's Pinot Noir. It's one of my personal favorites, so be sure to give it a try as well... if you're in the market for a Pinot that is...
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August 28, 2008
2007 Yellow Tail Shiraz
YEAR: 2007WINERY: Yellow Tail
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: South East Australia
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $9
NICKNAME: "Hoppin' Shiraz"
1 Reviews:
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August 28, 2008 at 9:27 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
With it's strong berry influence and it's near complete lack of tannins or bitter aftertaste, I think Yellow Tail is bound to have another hit on their hands. Bravo Yellow Tail! This is a very good Shiraz.
Of note: One thing missing is a wee bit of earthy palate. The bottle would benefit from a little more substance. As is, the flavor suggests a lack of aging in oak barrels... keeping me from awarding the beverage with the coveted 5 STAR rating. I'll bet this bottle could use a little more time in the racks. Perhaps a year or more. Too bad I rarely have such patience. Good thing for YOU!
Using the new site search option here on Psydr Wine Reviews, I was quickly able to find my previous review of the 2006 vintage. I also gave it a 4 STAR rating. Nothing better than a consistent winery.
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August 28, 2008 at 7:41 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
This vintage is quite good for a mere seven bucks. It's a little bitter but has a rather pleasing dark cherry flavor. The legs are a little thin, but this is a quality I actually prefer in a shiraz. It's the syrup-legs of the thicker vinos I disapprove of.
Goes well with pizza!
Buy it. Try it. Tell the World what you think...
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August 27, 2008
Site Search
Okay, so I FINALLY added a site search to our little blog (with the help of Google). I've been notified by our readers that due to the growing number of entries it was becoming quite difficult to locate particular bottles. Now one can use the search to find vintages and labels using just about any criteria. Just give it a shot...
Of course, the Labels and Tags listed down the right-side column are still as useful as ever.
Labels: Information
August 22, 2008
Trip to Ireland
Sorry for my disappearance over the last few weeks. I was off to the lovely, lush, green land of Ireland. Man, I love that country. I always find it hard to return... In the immortal words of David O'Hara, "it's my island!"
While there, I did have the opportunity to sample many wonderful wines. But being in a mindset of vacation and pleasure, I did not review any of them. Seeing as none of them could be purchased here in the United States, I just didn't think my memoirs were called for. Besides, I was having much, much too wonderful a time to stop and take down anything legible.
Labels: Information
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Sehr gut! This is a very enjoyable Pinot from Germany of all places. A beautiful ruby red and smooth, smooth, smooth.
This bottle has close to zero nose... which is a little odd. It's practically without sent of any kind. Not a bad thing I suppose. Just suspicious.
Regardless, this is a wonderful beverage. Go pick up a bottle at your local grocery, sit down on your favorite couch, fire up one of your all-time favorite flicks, and enjoy. That's precisely what I'm doing at this very moment. What movie you ask? Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back of course!
Regarding the label: I found the artwork refreshing for a modern wine. Perhaps the duo palate is a bit non-traditional and overly simple for some, but I quite like it.
Also of note: This is the first Psydr review posted via iPhone. A fairly amazing device I must admit regardless of my much deserved dislike of Apple Computing.
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