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2004 Ferrari-Carano Zinfandel
(2007-09-29 14:51:39 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Ferrari-Carano Zinfandel 85/100

2005 Tissier Sancerre
(2007-09-12 16:56:15 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Tissier Sancerre 89/100

I'm so used to the New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc and kept expecting the same flavors out of habit. Loved the floral component added to the familiar crisp tartness.

2003 Chateau Courtin
(2007-09-12 16:45:35 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Chateau Courtin 87/100

NV Turner & Cole Chardonnay Lot 2 Barrel Fermented Reserve
(2007-09-04 21:09:59 UTC) buddy icon NV Turner & Cole Chardonnay Lot 2 Barrel Fermented Reserve 88/100

2006 Pazo Serantellos Albariño
(2007-09-04 21:06:36 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Pazo Serantellos Albariño 86/100

Very light-bodied. Flowers, lemon, and stone-fruit come to mind, though nothing is very dominant. Not enough fruit for the acid so the finish seemed a bit too tart. Great for sipping or a with a light lunch.

2004 Wilson Gunn Shiraz
(2007-09-04 20:27:09 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Wilson Gunn Shiraz 90/100

2004 Altesino Rosso Di Altesino
(2007-08-26 07:08:29 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Altesino Rosso Di Altesino 89/100

2004 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Cabernet
(2007-08-10 03:45:16 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Cabernet 86/100

Grace was correct that this is not your typical California Cab. It is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. It took me awhile to warm up to this wine. It was definitely tight. Hell, it was just released this past May so not sure why I would expect any different. The CabSauv presence just seemed lacking to me (though my wife disagreed so it perhaps could be a lingering sinus infection clouding my senses). The wine was good, but not great. I will enjoy the next bottle for sure but will definitely give it some time to develop.

NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut
(2007-08-03 04:10:07 UTC) buddy icon NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut 85/100

2002 Prager Aria White Port
(2007-08-02 17:27:24 UTC) buddy icon 2002 Prager Aria White Port 90/100

Caramel, pear, and baked apples are evident, but the hazelnut finish is the money shot. Its like a taste of the most intense hazelnut crème brûlée without the excessive sweetness... Had to up this by a couple points after further tasting. Its the perfect nightcap. Does seem a little sweeter and more tart after a couple weeks.

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