Tasting Notes for PiAJ

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2010 Cardinale Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

10/3/2014 - PiAJ wrote:

91 points

Very smooth... And sweet

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2011 The Little Penguin Shiraz South Eastern (view label images)

3/17/2013 - PiAJ wrote:

82 points

Very fruity, k lng

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Red

2008 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/19/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

95 points

If you want to get a taste of the typical napa can, this is a great wine for that

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Red

2006 Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

5/18/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Good tasting bit not worth the price
Very woody

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2009 Wente Vineyards Merlot Sandstone Livermore Valley (view label images)

5/13/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

81 points

Very intense for merlot, very defined alcoholic taste- not to buy again

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2007 Murphy-Goode Merlot Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/8/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Intense taste for merlot, very good,

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Red

2003 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

5/5/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Very oaky but well-balanced wine, a little sweet- very good wine

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Red

2009 Rosemount Estate Shiraz - Cabernet South Eastern Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

5/1/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

86 points

Very intense taste- berry(described as black currant),spicy
Great with food

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Red

2008 Bonterra Vineyards Merlot Mendocino County (view label images)

4/30/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

81 points

Needs to be aired...initally very musky
Very intense taste

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2006 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

4/22/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

93 points

One of the best wines I've ever tried- well rounded n just an experience to drink

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Red

2010 Tierra Brisa Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

4/20/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Strong berry n alcohol taste, good wine with dinner

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Red

2009 Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon San Francisco Bay (view label images)

4/17/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Very smooth cab, hint of vanilla, strong alcohol taste, a really good wine for the price- great everyday wine

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Red

2009 Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot-Cabernet Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/15/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

On the fruity side, not too intense taste (more on merlot side?) very good wine considering the pricemaybe need to let it breathe?

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Red

2010 Stone Barn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon San Joaquin County (view label images)

4/10/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Quite sweet for cab,

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Red

2009 Columbia Crest Merlot Two Vines Columbia Valley (view label images)

4/7/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

82 points

Nice merlot. Smooth, not too intense taste

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2008 Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Digna Reserve Curico Valley (view label images)

4/4/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

89 points

Very intense taste although not too complex. Quite dry n pronounce oakiness. Great quality for price( less than $10)

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Red

2007 Miguel Torres Merlot Santa Digna Reserve Curico Valley (view label images)

3/24/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

Good.
., a little mellow, a good wine to drink to relax

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Red

2006 Miguel Torres Shiraz Santa Digna Reserve Curico Valley (view label images)

3/19/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Very strong berry taste, intense oak, very good for the price

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Red

2010 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Casillero del Diablo Reserva Maipo Valley (view label images)

3/6/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

93 points

Would buy often - Great for the price, strong hint of berry especially after letting it breathe for about half an hour.

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2010 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Rawson's Retreat South Eastern (view label images)

3/4/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

78 points

Intense initial flavor, quite oak- good, Needs to breathe to become good.

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2008 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/14/2012 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Intense flavor, good taste, need to breathe

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Red

2006 Columbia Crest Syrah Reserve Horse Heaven Vineyard Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/15/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Very oaky, peppery- good

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Red

2006 Columbia Crest Syrah Reserve Horse Heaven Vineyard Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/15/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

86 points

Strong pepper scent, very oaky, --very good

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Red

2008 Canoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/10/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Best drank after letting it breathe for a while. Quite sweet, strong berry taste,

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Red

2009 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet South Eastern Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

10/1/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Very oaky, great taste for the price

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Red

2008 Kendall-Jackson Summation Vintner's Reserve California Red Blend (view label images)

9/25/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

86 points

Strong berry taste, sweet n fruity- quite nice

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Red

2006 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release Napa Valley (view label images)

9/11/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Good, can't really point out taste

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Red

2009 Alamos Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

9/10/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

78 points

Not too good. strong alcohol taste and bitter.

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Red

2007 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve Sonoma County (view label images)

9/4/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

84 points

Quite oaky, good, peppery, spicy,hint of chocolate, ok complex---not worth the price

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Red

2007 Toasted Head Merlot North Coast (view label images)

8/29/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Oaky for a merlot, a hint of cherry,nice sweet aroma,- good wine for the price

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Red

2008 Matua Pinot Noir Marlborough (view label images)

8/27/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

82 points

A little Peppery, n sweet- good but not worth the 20uSD

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2007 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/16/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

82 points

Fruity, smooth, a lil spicy, not too complex- not worth the $25 price tag

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2008 Tin Roof Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California (view label images)

8/9/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Fruity,nice, good for the price,

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2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/6/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Good, but not for the price

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Red

2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Signature Series California (view label images)

8/5/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Good tasting cab, very dark fruit, Long aftertaste

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Red

2008 Wente Vineyards Merlot Sandstone Livermore Valley (view label images)

8/3/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

86 points

Nice, very strong fruity taste, a lottle vanilla

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Red

2007 Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma County (view label images)

7/26/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

90 points

Berry, verry smooth n fruity, quite sweet, similar characteristics with Ravenswood merlot of same year

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Red

2009 Calina Carménère Reserva Maule Valley (view label images)

7/17/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

88 points

Great taste for the price, very smooth ngood berry taste

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Red

2005 Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/16/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

83 points

Ok, slightly alcoholic taste, good for tge price

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Red

2009 Talus Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi (view label images)

7/12/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

81 points

Strong bery taste, too expensive for quality

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2009 Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir Vintner's Reserve California (view label images)

7/9/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

92 points

Strong pepper smell, great tasting. Very good for a Pinot

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Red

2006 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Merlot Central Valley (view label images)

7/3/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

86 points

Very good, strong berry taste compared to other merlots.

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Red

2009 Alice White Shiraz South Eastern (view label images)

7/1/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

83 points

Very fruity, a little spicy, strong berry taste

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Red

2007 Miguel Torres Merlot Santa Digna Reserve Curico Valley (view label images)

5/19/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Spicy aftertaste, cherry, quite complex And heavy compared to other merlots of the samw price. Good for the price

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Red

2007 Bodegas Beronia Tempranillo Rioja (view label images)

2/7/2011 - PiAJ wrote:

83 points

Very sour, at the point of being too sour. Fruity,
Good starter, not too intense

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Red

2007 Castle Rock Zinfandel Mendocino County (view label images)

12/17/2010 - PiAJ wrote:

89 points

Very fruity, would buy again, goof for the price

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Red

2009 Trader Joe's Petite Sirah Grower's Reserve California (view label images)

12/16/2010 - PiAJ wrote:

85 points

Very fruity, a lil milky taste as it ages

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Red

2007 Alexander & Fitch Winery Merlot Alexander Valley (view label images)

12/16/2010 - PiAJ wrote:

87 points

Buttery, very smooth, easy to drink,

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Red

2008 Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Meritage Lot # 63 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/16/2010 - PiAJ wrote:

92 points

Hint of chocolate, very smooth,a lil bit sour

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Red

2005 La Loggia Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/15/2010 - PiAJ wrote:

89 points

Very fruity, a lil bit too sour,

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