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Enjoy drinking reds and whites, and hanging out at my favorite local wine bar, "Toast" in Minneapolis.

Web site: inashamelessworld.blogspot.com

Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

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2007 Conquista Torrontes
(2008-05-20 04:43:26 UTC) buddy icon 2007 Conquista Torrontes 93/100

Wow! It is very rich and has a lot of colorful flavor. It is quite full bodied and I would recommend it to a red-wine lover. I have no idea if it is aged in oak or not, but there is a good woody note. Not usually one to get too poetic about wine, but I'll indulge:

If you could spend a warm afternoon swimming in the ocean until just before sunset, and then crawl up onto the cool, dry sand next to a campfire... This is the beverage you would want. I say pair recklessly with grilled chicken, mild sausage, pasta alfredo, herbs and garlic.

2005 2005 Marilyn Merlot
(2008-01-25 18:41:25 UTC) buddy icon 2005 2005 Marilyn Merlot 86/100

Lots of flavor, silky texture, cocoa, spice, coffee. A bit sweet, not terribly well-balanced. Overall enjoyable.

2005 Alamos Malbec
(2008-01-25 18:35:46 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Alamos Malbec 90/100

Soft texture, subtle chocolate flavor. A bit one-dimensional, but very satisfying and a fine finish.

2004 Guenoc Petite Sirah
(2008-01-20 20:55:07 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Guenoc Petite Sirah 90/100

Bold flavor, well-balanced, lots of fruit flavors, especially dark berry. Best red I've had to pair with grilled and BBQ dishes.

2005 Augey White Bordeaux
(2008-01-20 20:47:54 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Augey White Bordeaux 91/100

Slightly dry, lots of flavor, especially sweet-tart fruit. Pairs well with cheese and chicken, ham, and at such a bargain price is a no-brainer for cooking and entertaining.