Let me start out by saying that I like a nice heavily-oaked Chardonnay with that buttery vanillin flavor/feel. That said, I am not a fan of the newer-styled less oaked Chards that are in the marked these days. I had high hopes for the Simi as it is an older winery and mentioned the use of oak on the label. The aforementioned reviews are more correct. It is a more fruity melon-like chard, nice chilled, but not to my taste.
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This is a great low-priced Argentine Malbec being sold at Trader Joe's. IMO it is better than their La Boca. Smooth and fruity, you may want to decant or let breathe before consuming, as it is currently a bit tight.
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NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley
4/10/2007 - dsquierj wrote: 91 Points
Nice sparkling wine. Good mouthfeel, balanced acidity.
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2004 Simi Chardonnay Sonoma County
8/16/2006 - dsquierj wrote:
Let me start out by saying that I like a nice heavily-oaked Chardonnay with that buttery vanillin flavor/feel. That said, I am not a fan of the newer-styled less oaked Chards that are in the marked these days. I had high hopes for the Simi as it is an older winery and mentioned the use of oak on the label. The aforementioned reviews are more correct. It is a more fruity melon-like chard, nice chilled, but not to my taste.
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2005 Argenta Malbec
8/16/2006 - dsquierj wrote: 85 Points
This is a great low-priced Argentine Malbec being sold at Trader Joe's. IMO it is better than their La Boca. Smooth and fruity, you may want to decant or let breathe before consuming, as it is currently a bit tight.
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