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!
October 27, 2008
October 21, 2008
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October 22, 2008 at 12:22 AM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A nice Merlot. Good nose and such. There's just a bit too much anise in the palate for my taste. And the color is extraordinarily dark and almost opaque. Other than that, it's fine. I don't think you'd upset anyone by severing this wine at your next gathering. It does have a good blackberry flavor. Anise is just overwhelming in my opinion.
The label is rather sheik, and certainly their cause is worthy. It's my understanding that 50 cents of each Doghouse purchase goes to help the Guide Dogs for the Blind organization.
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September 1, 2008
2004 Silverlake Roza Red
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Silverlake
FLAVOR: Red, 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc
ORIGIN: Columbia Valley, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $7
NICKNAME: "Silver Rose"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2004, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mixed Varietal, Red, Silver Lake, Syrah, USA
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September 1, 2008 at 9:44 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Semi-tart. Not very interesting in general. Vanilla. Perhaps a bit overdone. Smells of bad vino, but I don't think it's corked.
Don't know what else to say. I guess I'd just avoid from purchasing in the future. But don't get me wrong. It's not terrible. I just don't like it.
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They got it down on the newer vintages 4 star
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most of us know what a cork is.
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May 10, 2008
2004 Trout Trilogy Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Trout Trilogy
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Columbia Valley, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Trout Cabernet"
Labels: 2004, 3 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red, Trout Trilogy, USA
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May 18, 2008 at 7:48 PM ,
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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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April 21, 2008
2004 Pine & Post Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Pine & Post
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Washington, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $9
NICKNAME: "Pine Cabernet"
Labels: 2004, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine and Post, Red, UNRATED, USA
March 29, 2008
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March 29, 2008 at 8:34 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A good solid Syrah. Not great. My first impression was not good. After a good whiff and a swirl onto my tongue, there was an immediate bitterness I did not appreciate. After a couple more swills, the wine was going down smoother. It certainly mellowed over time. Now, I find it quite palatable.
There are better Syrahs out there for your $7. Try another. I only recommend this particular bottle if you enjoy a very, very strong taste of cherry.
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March 21, 2008
2004 Columbia Crest Shiraz
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Columbia Crest
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: Columbia Valley, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $9
NICKNAME: "Columbia Crest Shiraz"
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March 21, 2008 at 8:31 PM ,
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
Delicious! This is a great wine. In general, all Columbia Crest vintages and varietals can be used as a successful standby. They never disappoint.
If you were to throw a party and know absolutely nothing about wine, then the one thing you should be aware of is this: Columbia Crest will ALWAYS please. They haven't produced a single failure to my knowledge.
The Shiraz is sweet, but not too sweet. It's smooth and goes well with anything I've thrown at it. Tonight I had Lamb Korma. Perfect accompaniment.
Damn, I'm ecstatic Columbia Crest does what they do. Nice work folks. Keep it up. I don't personally know another winery which can be counted on without fail year after year, vintage after vintage, and across sooooo many varietals...
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March 3, 2008
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March 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
An excellent and very smooth Syrah. A taste of Cherry and perhaps Blackberry... Good stuff.
Get it. Try it. I liked it!
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February 24, 2008
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February 24, 2008 at 5:23 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
There's wood involved in this wine. Certainly an oak flavor. Pretty good stuff. Just not fantastic. I don't even feel like giving it a FOUR. I guess I'd give it a 3.5 since I really feel it's just above average. But "no." THREE stars is what they get.
Word.
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February 23, 2008
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February 24, 2008 at 3:25 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
I believe this is the first Spanish wine reviewed here. Not bad. There are several Spanish wines I enjoy, but typically they fall into a different price category than the bottles found in this blog. I'm a big fan of the Riojas. However, this wine will do. We'll call it an average Spanish red.
Chao!
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February 19, 2008
2004 Five Rivers Merlot
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Five Rivers
FLAVOR: Red, Merlot
ORIGIN: Central Coast, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $9
NICKNAME: "Five Rivers Merlot"
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February 19, 2008 at 10:44 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Not so good. Not terrible. A strong flavor of wood but not necessarily oaky. What else could it be? I don't know. Regardless, there's no real reason to even try this wine. It's just not worth the effort.
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February 13, 2008
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February 13, 2008 at 11:42 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Found this wine in a small grocery mart on the way to work this morning. Honestly, it's not too hot. Bitter for a Shiraz. Not my fav.
However, you do get a liter-o-wine for your 10 bucks. That's like 33% more!
Still, I'll pass... Too bad. I liked the label quite a bit. Black & white. Simple.
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February 5, 2008
2004 Rock Rabbit Shiraz
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Rock Rabbit
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Rock Rabbit Shiraz"
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February 5, 2008 at 9:39 PM ,
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
This is a delicious wine. Another great find. Of course, it's price borders our theshold here. Not that we haven't broken it before.
A strong taste of cherry here for sure. More obvious than I've ever tasted after a single swallow. Certainly cherry. Not just fruity.
Okay, here's a conundrum: The front of the bottle clearly states the varietal to be Shiraz. Yet the vintage is of California... making it a Syrah. Then, on the back of the bottle, the statement is Syrah. A little weird I say.
Confusing? Yes. But given the nature of things and that these grapes were harvested in California, we have to call this a Syrah... right?
Regardless of Rabbit's confusion, most importantly, you should go out and pick up a bottle of this wine. It's yummy!
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January 27, 2008
2004 Gallo Family Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Gallo Family (Sonoma Reserve)
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Sonoma County, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Gallo Reserve Cab"
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January 27, 2008 at 7:03 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Ah, back to the less sweet. There's a hint of bitter in this fella and a slightly oaky aftertaste. In general, I enjoyed it. It's an easygoing wine. I served it to my dinner guests this evening. All seemed happy.
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2004 Red Diamond Shiraz
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Red Diamond
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: Washington, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $9
NICKNAME: "Red Diamond"
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January 27, 2008 at 6:37 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Wow! A very strong taste of berry, which I like. However, the legs on this bad boy are a little too leggy for me. The stuff is almost a syrup. So, flavor = good, but texture = icky. I think I'm going to pass on this one in the future.
Maybe the first word in my review shouldn't have been "wow." Seems misleading...
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January 22, 2008
2004 Dancing Bull Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Dancing Bull
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Dancing Bull"
Labels: 2004, 3 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dancing Bull, Red, USA
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January 22, 2008 at 5:58 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Not too bad. I rather enjoyed this Cabernet with my Mexican food this evening. A fairly subtle wine that aims to please but is by no means fantastic.
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January 7, 2008
2004 Rainier Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Rainier Ridge Winery
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Washington, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $7
NICKNAME: "Ridge Red"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2004, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rainier Ridge, Red, USA
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January 7, 2008 at 6:02 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
A little tart and bitter. Not my favorite. Don't get me wrong. It's not awful. There's just better out there for your $7... -
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January 9, 2008 at 4:49 PM ,
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I disagree. I purchased this for $4.00 a bottle. I enjoy the cab, but not the merlot. This is a great everyday "couple" of glasses of wine a day. I tend to drink the whole bottle....by myself.
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2004 Salmon Harbor Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2004WINERY: Salmon Harbor
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Columbia Valley, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $6
NICKNAME: "Salmon Wine"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2004, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red, Salmon Harbor, USA
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January 7, 2008 at 6:09 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Very dark in color and light on smell for a cabernet. There is a general lack of flavor. The label mentioned something regarding hints of cherry and plumb. I taste neither.
A very neutral wine. There's no real need to avoid picking up a bottle. But, then again, there's no real need to spend your money on one either.
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June 6, 2010 at 7:18 PM ,
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why so much stuff in the bottom of the 2006 bottle? Do they use filters?
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Fairly smooth for a Cabernet. Just a little edgy in the aftertaste. You definitely taste the earth in this beverage. Perhaps a little too much so... The other predominant flavor is blackberry. But you only notice it for a moment. Then the earth takes over.
Not one of my favorites.
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