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Wine enthusiast with a great affection for Italy and the hundreds of varietals she produces.
Location: Sugar Land, TX, United States
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2006 Olivet Lane
(2007-11-11 00:51:54 UTC)
2006 Olivet Lane
90/100
Raspberry, cherries and a great spice, well balanced with strong tannin finish
2001 Cantina Tramin Chardonnay
(2007-11-10 14:00:37 UTC)
2001 Cantina Tramin Chardonnay
89/100
Wonderful expression of pure chardonnay without the oak overtones. Fruity with melon and apple and a balance of acidity.
2004 Primus Red Wine
(2007-11-09 18:55:39 UTC)
2004 Primus Red Wine
88/100
Overall an enjoyable wine, well balanced with nice fruit.
2004 ACACIA PINOT NOIR
(2007-10-23 17:25:29 UTC)
2004 ACACIA PINOT NOIR
88/100
I enjoyed this wine once it had an opportunity to breathe. I suggest a good hour in the air.
2005 Norton Privada
(2007-10-09 19:04:49 UTC)
2005 Norton Privada
89/100
Color very dark, nose full with ripe berries and a little smokey. Needs some hours to breathe. Could be too much tannin for some. I enjoyed it, though!
2005 Kaiken
(2007-10-05 21:39:18 UTC)
2005 Kaiken
89/100
Explosive nose, very jammy screaming of black casis and black cherry. Lots of tannin.
1985 Vernaccia di Oristano
(2007-09-25 22:25:43 UTC)
1985 Vernaccia di Oristano
92/100
This Vernaccia displays a classic profile, exhibiting intense flavors of bitter almond and hazelnut, and a penetrating acidity. This distinctive profile-which entails slightly oxidized flavors-renders it particularly suited to Sardegna's sharp sheep's milk cheeses and salty antipasti and tapas. It also provides an attractive complement to desserts in which almonds feature prominently
2005 Five Roses
(2007-09-25 21:13:19 UTC)
2005 Five Roses
90/100
Great wine with antipasti; prosciutto, cheese and seafood. Wonderful summer sipper.
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