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Driven to drink by work. Driven to wine by good taste.

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2003 Castell Del Remei Tempranillo 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 20% Garnacha 10%
(2006-07-08 08:59:39 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Castell Del Remei Tempranillo 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 20% Garnacha 10% 82/100

Definitely a good red for the price. Musty when first uncorked, it opens up over the course of a half-hour. Medium bodied, slighltly acidic, hints of berry (blueberry, like Three Rings Shiraz), and a sweet finish. I might decant this, the next time I open a bottle.

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2003 J.K. Carriere Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
(2006-07-07 21:20:25 UTC) buddy icon 2003 J.K. Carriere Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 95/100

Delicious and well-balanced pinot noir. Had this at North Pond Cafe in Chicago last year--was perfect with the lamb and the steak.

2000 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Estate Reserver
(2006-07-07 21:16:20 UTC) buddy icon 2000 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Estate Reserver 95/100

Terrific zinfandel. Had this on Valentine's Day at Les Nomades in Chicago.

2005 Alvarinho
(2006-07-07 21:00:31 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Alvarinho 82/100

Fruity with a tart finish. A little too acidic for chicken, but good with tomato dishes or rich appetizers.

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2004 Bodegas Arrocal Ribera Del Duero
(2006-07-06 21:59:02 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Bodegas Arrocal Ribera Del Duero 90/100

Good, well priced wine. A little light if you're used to juicier, heavier wines, but this is balanced and perfect for light summer dinners.

2003 Hess Select 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
(2006-07-06 21:23:25 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Hess Select 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon 82/100

Lovely start, but flat middle, and weak ending.

2004 Macon-Villages
(2006-07-05 23:17:44 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Macon-Villages 60/100

Tasteless. Like drinking water, without the filtration.

2004 Three Rings Shiraz
(2006-07-05 19:47:59 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Three Rings Shiraz 90/100

Thick, inky wine with pronounced blueberry. Slightly acidic. Yummy.

NV Sharpe Hill Ballet of Angels American White Wine
(2006-07-05 19:44:59 UTC) buddy icon NV Sharpe Hill Ballet of Angels American White Wine 90/100

Terrific summer white wine. Like Conundrum (but half the price) and Evolution #9 (but with more grapefruit). I serve this wine with artichoke dip, crostini, and marcona almonds--everybody's happy!

2001 Turley Lodi Zinfandel
(2006-07-05 19:31:45 UTC) buddy icon 2001 Turley Lodi Zinfandel 95/100

Turley's so rich, it's like drinking midnight.