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Location: New York, NY, United States
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2006 Layer Cake Shiraz
(2008-01-27 22:51:21 UTC)
2006 Layer Cake Shiraz
92/100
Brings to mind chocolate cake with raspberry jam. This wine really opens up with some time in the glass or a decanter. A great value, too.
2005 Albariño Burgans
(2007-04-15 23:59:26 UTC)
2005 Albariño Burgans
85/100
Apples. Not the best Albariño for the money, but decent.
2004 Cinnabar Mercury Rising
(2007-04-11 04:10:57 UTC)
2004 Cinnabar Mercury Rising
92/100
Blackberries and tobacco. Full-bodied and flavorful, and a great value.
2004 L'Ecole No 41 Semillon
(2007-04-10 19:51:05 UTC)
2004 L'Ecole No 41 Semillon
87/100
I actually quite liked this wine -- the first Semillon I've tried. It was fruity but not too saccharine, and had a nice full finish. No discernible taste of feet like the other reviewer found!
2003 Shafer Relentless
(2007-02-28 01:03:48 UTC)
2003 Shafer Relentless
95/100
A great full-bodied syrah. Rich flavors of tobacco, chocolate, blackberries, and plums. Not overwhelmingly tannic.
2003 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza
(2007-02-27 15:34:54 UTC)
2003 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza
95/100
Berry flavors, tannins. Great value.
NV A Priori Brut Cava
(2006-12-18 15:23:44 UTC)
NV A Priori Brut Cava
95/100
A great cava. Brut but not too, with light citrus notes and a mineral finish.
2006 Fresco Hatzimichalis
(2006-12-18 15:15:26 UTC)
2006 Fresco Hatzimichalis
90/100
A light, spicy red with an acidic finish. Very tasty chilled.
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