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2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006
(2008-11-26 02:25:01 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006 86/100

Nice blend, not too heavy on either side, just enough kick to it and goes with any kind of meal. Not an exceptional wine, but a good deal and a safe bet when you're not feeling too adventurous.

Would have given 87/88 but I think the acidity level is a tad too high for my liking.

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2005 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon
(2008-10-01 13:00:52 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 90/100

I found this to be an excellent wine. After giving it a few minutes to breathe the tannins smoothed out and the tastes rolled in. Will certainly be buying this again in future.

2005 Mad dogs & Englishmen Shiraz Cabernet Monastrell
(2008-06-04 00:42:39 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Mad dogs & Englishmen Shiraz Cabernet Monastrell 88/100

Purchased this wine mostly because of the name and glad I did. A very spicy, heady concoction that hits all the right spots. Definitely tastes of ginger or pepper, with undertones of chocolate and strawberries. Eclectic and fun.

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2006 Michel Lelu Pinot Noir
(2008-06-04 00:33:45 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Michel Lelu Pinot Noir 88/100

Unremarkable at first taste, but once the air got to it this Pinot was a nice surprise. A very respectable drink for the price.

2005 Placido Chianti
(2008-05-25 00:34:08 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Placido Chianti 65/100

Really awful. Tastes like wine flavored water with a bit of hydrochloric acid. If you buy this better use it for cooking. One to avoid.

2003 Penfold's Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon
(2008-05-25 00:28:30 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Penfold's Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon 87/100

Dark cherry.

2006 Don Rodolfo Malbec
(2008-05-12 09:38:06 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Don Rodolfo Malbec 86/100

A fair tasting wine. Bit heavy on the tannins, perhaps a little overripe but overall a nice strong flavor that gets the job done. A fairly decent wine.

2004 14 Hands 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
(2008-05-11 17:11:01 UTC) buddy icon 2004 14 Hands 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon 89/100

In the store I had picked up a red diamond but exchanged it for 14 hands on recommendation by the wine manager - glad I took his advice. Very smooth, well balanced wine - great finish. Apparently this one is popular in restaurants. I can see why.

2004 Ravenswood Shiraz
(2008-05-09 13:03:03 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Ravenswood Shiraz 87/100

Very reasonable wine. Bit acrid on the tongue at first taste, once it breathed a little that initial problem went away. Chocolate and a hint of spice.

2005 Red Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon
(2008-04-27 14:21:49 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Red Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 89/100

Very nice indeed. Smooth taste from start to finish. Dark chocolate, oakwood, with a bouquet of morning dew and fallen branches. Best Cabernet I've tried yet.

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