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I love dry red wines!

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2007 Estancia Cabernet Savignon
(2010-02-27 14:00:38 UTC) buddy icon 2007 Estancia Cabernet Savignon 90/100

Similar to the 2005 vintage, but could age a little more. Smokey, earthy and dry.

2005 Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon
(2010-02-27 13:57:31 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon 90/100

Loved this wine! Smokey, earthy and very dry.

2006 Penfolds Koonuga Hill 2006 Shiraz Cabernet
(2010-02-05 02:07:34 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Penfolds Koonuga Hill 2006 Shiraz Cabernet 85/100

Very disappointing. Tart with no real fruit flavor.

2006 A Mano Primitivo
(2010-01-28 01:57:25 UTC) buddy icon 2006 A Mano Primitivo 85/100

Bargain basement wine. The nose was fruity, but maybe a little chemical-like. A little tart, with a dry finish. However, the tartness did not leave my mouth. I probably won't try this one again.

2006 Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir
(2010-01-28 01:48:37 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 88/100

This is an acceptable Pino, much better the second day. The nose was a little yeasty, but overall acceptable.

2006 Vintjs Cabernet Sauvignon
(2010-01-22 01:49:25 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Vintjs Cabernet Sauvignon 89/100

Great for the price. Dark, dark red, almost purple. A little tart at first but a very dry finish that removes some of the tartness. A Trader Joe's bargain.

(2010-01-01 23:55:15 UTC)

ksmu

ksmu commented on a wine:

Default_photo_wine_red 2007 Hess Select Cabernet Savignon

Although dry, it is very smooth and well-balanced with a long finish. Flavors include blackberry, prunes and allspice. Excellent value at this price.

2008 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec
(2009-12-29 01:06:34 UTC) buddy icon 2008 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec 88/100

An OK wine. I have had better for the price. It may be a little young and could improve.

2007 Calina Carmenere
(2009-08-23 22:16:04 UTC) buddy icon 2007 Calina Carmenere 89/100

This wine is such a steal at less than $10. It is rich and smooth with hints of plum, berry and oak.

2007 Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel
(2009-08-06 01:53:38 UTC) buddy icon 2007 Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel 92/100

Dark reddish-purple. Classic Zin fruit flavors - blackberries and raspberries, with a little bit of spice. A nice crisp and dry finish. This is a great wine for the price. I am stocking up.