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Location: The Woodlands, TX, United States

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2003 Frazier Cabernet
(2008-01-02 16:33:38 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Frazier Cabernet 98/100

Caymus Quality at about half the price.

2005 Lily Pinot Noir
(2007-05-03 21:04:32 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Lily Pinot Noir 88/100

I enjoyed this Pinot Noir. I must admit to being more of a Cab fan, but with the shrimp pasta meal we had, I thougth it was a very good choice.

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2004 Texas Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-05-03 19:44:37 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Texas Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon 91/100

Great Cab for around $10. I think it is better than the Becker Cab Reserve. Great flavor and a great every day wine.

2004 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfindel
(2007-05-03 19:18:30 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfindel 90/100

Ridge was one of the first wine maker to add more information to the labet such as which vineyard and seasonal weather conditions.

Great wine to taste the differences between areas and seasons.

2005 Becker Claret
(2007-05-03 19:14:54 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Becker Claret 90/100

It was carefully matured in French and American oak barrels for 15 months. This rich and complex wine produces essences of raspberries, chocolate and spices.

2004 Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-04-24 00:47:40 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon 78/100

Powerful black cherry taste. Nothing too spectacular but very drinkable. Nice semi monthly rotation in the every day wine category.

*I met the owner, Jim Concannon at a supermarket tasting. I believe Concannon is better known for their Petite Syrah.

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2005 Shug Pinot Noir
(2007-04-23 20:11:46 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Shug Pinot Noir 92/100

One of the best Pinor Noir's in this price category. I was very impressed with this wine. I taste something different everytime with every sip.

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2004 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-04-23 19:19:55 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 92/100

We went to a wedding reception this weekend where the Cab and the Chardonny was being served. I have a new respect for my friend.

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merlabs commented on Default_photo grigio’s profile:

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merlabs said…

nice pic!