Spicy. Good pepper tones, not very fruity, not very full. Color was acceptable and nose not bad. Overall, decent. Not my favorite shiraz by any means and I have actually found better ones at less than this bottle. It was fun to drink as the spice grabbed me a little. Certainly not great.
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Good, classic chianti. Cherry and red fruit flavors with hints of vanilla. Smooth and enjoyable. I also used a little for cooking. Reduced in a bolognese sauce and really added the complexity I was looking for. Overall, one of the better chianti's I have had and will certainly purchase again.
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2006 Virgin Vines Shiraz
10/1/2008 - jojaling wrote: 83 Points
Spicy. Good pepper tones, not very fruity, not very full. Color was acceptable and nose not bad. Overall, decent. Not my favorite shiraz by any means and I have actually found better ones at less than this bottle. It was fun to drink as the spice grabbed me a little. Certainly not great.
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2003 Echelon Merlot
10/1/2008 - jojaling wrote: 82 Points
Inexspensive and drinkable. That's about it.
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2005 Dellatorri Chianti
9/18/2008 - jojaling wrote: 87 Points
Good, classic chianti. Cherry and red fruit flavors with hints of vanilla. Smooth and enjoyable. I also used a little for cooking. Reduced in a bolognese sauce and really added the complexity I was looking for. Overall, one of the better chianti's I have had and will certainly purchase again.
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