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I'm starting to get into wines and have found my palate constantly evolving as I figure out what I really like. My ratings are not entirely based on price but more on taste and the experience (as a wise wine pairing expert once told me, "after you observe, smell, and taste the wine, you should carefully note how it makes you feel."): 1 star - a horrible buy (didn't have many of these and since I don't remember which ones sucked), 2 stars - not the best buy and not something I would buy again, 3 stars - a very likeable and affordable wine (nothing that blows my socks off), 4 stars - something I would definitely would buy again (my socks are half off), 5 stars - reserved for the wines that leave me dreaming and salivating for at least 2 weeks after tasting them (socks are completely off).

Location: Redondo Beach, Ca, United States

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2000 Morro Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
(2006-07-14 23:18:59 UTC) buddy icon 2000 Morro Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 82/100

First and only sub $10 cab that I know has great quality. It's cherry and gingerbread spice nose is accompanied by a medium to full-bodied flavor that has a short finish with soft tannins. Great deal.

2004 Martin Ray Angeline Zinfandel
(2006-07-14 23:13:28 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Martin Ray Angeline Zinfandel 82/100

Fruit forward nose with a full bodied jammy flavor. Its soft tannins complements its long finish.

2002 Martin Ray Merlot
(2006-07-14 23:10:45 UTC) buddy icon 2002 Martin Ray Merlot 82/100

This wine had a cherry, vanilla, and bright fruit nose. Its medium-body is enhanced by the hints of vanilla and its has a finish with soft tannins. Enjoyable wine.

2005 Mandolina Moscato
(2006-07-14 23:06:41 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Mandolina Moscato 82/100

Tried this wine in the tasting room and came away refreshed. It's light-body and finish seemlessly ended with a slight crisp. It was not nearly as sweet as other Moscatos that I've tried and was relieved when I stumbled across this find. Great Summer wine.

2003 Mandolina Barbera
(2006-07-14 23:02:15 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Mandolina Barbera 82/100

Alhtough this wine has a peppery and leathery nose, its full bodied flavor is accentuated by it's robust black currant and pepper flavor. Great with turkey or anything gamey.

2001 Mandolina Dolcetto
(2006-07-14 22:57:34 UTC) buddy icon 2001 Mandolina Dolcetto 82/100

Impressed by its black berry, spicy clove, and currant nose. Also impressed by it's medium bodied flavor. Did notice the amount of tannins was high but also noticed that for $7.50, it was a good table wine.

2004 Lucas & Lewellen Riesling Santa Barbara County
(2006-07-14 22:49:30 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Lucas & Lewellen Riesling Santa Barbara County 82/100

Tried this wine in the tasting room and was impressed (with it's taste and price - $7 bucks each). It has a slight floral nose that is accompanied by it's crisp flavor. A good wine with spicy Thai food or a warm Summer afternoon.

2002 Lucas & Lewellen Muscat Canneli
(2006-07-14 22:45:15 UTC) buddy icon 2002 Lucas & Lewellen Muscat Canneli 95/100

A pleasant wine that got me started on my wine craze. It will always have place on my palate because of that. It has a fruity nose that is accentuated by its light sweetness. Its finish is not sharp at all and is a great wine to end the night.

2002 Lucas & Lewellen Cote Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon
(2006-07-14 22:42:44 UTC) buddy icon 2002 Lucas & Lewellen Cote Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon 95/100

First Cab that made me rethink what I liked in a wine. Dark cherry nose accented by its full-body and smooth finish. Not many tannins and will be resting a while in my cave. Great quality for it's price.

2004 Cakebread Chardonnay
(2006-07-14 22:33:10 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Cakebread Chardonnay 82/100

Tried this wine at the winery and was pleasantly surprised. Many chards are wineries are reverting back to the way chards were intended to be enjoyed. I was happy to find out that this wine was not buttery but quite crisp and had hints of toasted vanilla oak. A great wine for summer and any rich meal.