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Live on lake & river in mid-Nebraska. Love the small town/rural life. Travel the U.S. extensively. Wife of 21+ years and 3 children. Started Banker's Compliance Consulting in 1993. Very successful consulting firm. I primarily teach and speak on banking laws/regulations. New to wine. Love to not only taste & smell, but learning about the various types, grapes, regions, etc. I'm starting to hunger for a trip to wine regions in the U.S. and would love to go to Europe to see the Old World wineries.

Web site: www.bankerscompliance.com

Location: Central City, Nebraska, United States

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NV Stuhlmuller Chardonnay
(2008-01-29 01:39:36 UTC) buddy icon NV Stuhlmuller Chardonnay 88/100

Ripe nectarine, peach & oak flavors, with some light acidity. Well balanced.

2005 Zardini Valpolicella Superiore
(2008-01-21 01:59:06 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Zardini Valpolicella Superiore 93/100

Nose: light, spicy, fruity.
Taste: well balanced & polished, light fruit. A little silky.
Had with hamburger. May be the best $20 wine I’ve ever had.

Here's what Gary V had to say:
COLOR-dark; NOSE-really spicy; chili powder; inky component; kind of meaty; TASTE-Holy Crap; this is an absolute classic Valpolicella; better than most Amarone's; explosive, rich, polished; gorgeous Valpolicella; will last 3-5 years; chocolate covered Raisinettes component; spectacular, delicious, explosive; tremendous effort; Note: this wine received a 3 Glass Rating (2008 Tres Bicchieri Winner) from Gambero Rosso, THE most respected Italian wine critic (3 glasses is his highest rating that he awards to $100-$200 Italian wines); GR-3 Glass; GV-93+

http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/12/06/valpolicella-wines-from-italy-episode-365/

2006 Benton Lane Pinot Gris
(2008-01-06 23:40:53 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Benton Lane Pinot Gris 89/100

Crisp, green apples a little, pear, melon, citrus. Nice balance.

2005 Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay
(2008-01-06 23:32:49 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 90/100

Enjoyed this Chardonnay more than most.
Nice balance of pear, pineapple and lemon/lime. Crisp & stays fresh.

Enjoyed with turkey at Christmas dinner. Very nice.

Here's GV WLTV on this wine:
http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/02/90-point-wines-under-15-bones-episode-286/

2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L'hiver
(2008-01-06 23:27:56 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Saison Des Vins Syrah L'hiver 89/100

Good, but not great. Pepper, red cherries with some acidity. Fruity.

2005 Meadowlark Red
(2007-12-24 00:50:49 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Meadowlark Red 93/100

Nose: Smooth, dark chocolate and raspberry.

Taste: Lots of fruit. Well balanced and smooth. Very nice. Long finish. A little young.

2005 Staete Landt Pinot Noir
(2007-12-24 00:24:54 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Staete Landt Pinot Noir 90/100

Nose: nice, strong fruit with soft spice.
Taste: well balanced. Strawberry and oak (not too much). A little spicy.

NV Chateau Reynella Old Cave 12 year Tawny Port
(2007-12-21 03:22:23 UTC) buddy icon NV Chateau Reynella Old Cave 12 year Tawny Port 90/100

Nose: Caramel, dark citrus and spicy.
Taste: dark citrus, almonds & raspberry. Well balanced.

Very good port.

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2004 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-12-16 12:50:24 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 93/100

Nose: Silk, oak, very dark berry.
Taste: Full dark fruit. Silky smooth vanilla taste. Very smooth and balanced.

Price is escalated as it was purchased at a restaurant.

2005 Gnarly Head Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel
(2007-12-12 04:15:29 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Gnarly Head Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 88/100

Nose: Fruit – spicy.
Taste: Fruit, a little light. Sour cherries. Spicy.