8/19/2010 - WineGym Likes this wine:

The wine looks Crimson colored.
The legs are Medium.
It smells like Oak, Cedar, and Black Pepper.
It tastes like Black currant (cassis), Cherry, Coffee, Espresso, and Black Pepper.
The body is Medium/Full.
The wine is textured Leathery.
The wine finishes Long.

8/19/2010 - WineGym Likes this wine:

The wine looks Greenish gold colored.
The legs are Medium.
It smells like Stoniness, and Pineapple.
It tastes like Grapefruit, and Apple.
The body is Light/Medium.
The wine is textured Silky.
The wine finishes Long.

6/15/2010 - WineGym Likes this wine:

The wine looks Blonde colored.
The legs are Medium.
It smells like Lemon, and Pineapple.
It tastes like Grapefruit, and Pineapple.
The body is Light/Medium.
The wine is textured Bright.
The wine finishes Medium.

6/13/2010 - WineGym Likes this wine:

The wine looks Ruby colored.
The legs are Medium.
It smells like and Blackberry.
It tastes like and Cherry.
The body is Medium/Full.
The wine is textured Silky.
The wine finishes Medium.

4/14/2010 - WineGym wrote:

Treat yourself to this one!!!!

2/15/2010 - WineGym wrote:

Still our favorite standby wine

2/3/2010 - WineGym wrote:

We drank it like a cordial. (Too sweet for a normal wine glass) Very nice as an after dinner desert companion.

2/19/2008 - WineGym wrote:

most likely due to shipping. Damn global warming

2/10/2008 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Spices, Black Cherry with a hint of Dark Chocolate and Mocha
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Plum and Cherries with some citris
Finish: soft generous tannins and hints of coffee, vanilla and chocolate.
Color: Deep Garnet
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away. I believe we caught this wine at the beginning of its peak.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Tortellini with Red Sauce and the rest afterwards.
Overall Opinion: An Outstanding medium-full bodied fruity Shiraz wine. We would buy this vintage again by the case. Good for a beginner starting their cellar.

2/2/2008 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: nice black cherry, spice and chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Strawberry with hints of red raspberry. A complex body that is very full
Finish: Nice oaky and soft tannins that turn away into almost butterscotch
Color: Dark Ruby Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 30 minutes, but can drink right away if you like
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it after a Gourmet Chicken Dinner
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Pinot Noir. We would buy this vintage again. A nice easy wine workout for the palate.

1/12/2008 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.5%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: Smoky Dark Chocolate and Black Cherry
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Plum and Black Cherries
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins and hints of chocolate and lime.
Color: Deep Garnet
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but can drink right away. I believe we caught this wine at the beginning of its peak.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Beef Dinner.
Overall Opinion: A full bodied fruity Syrah-Blend wine. 70% Syrah, 10% each of Grenache, Carignane and Mourvedre. We would buy this vintage if it is still available.

1/8/2008 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14%
Cork Type: Screwcap
Nose/Bouquet: Spices, Black Cherry with a hint of Dark Chocolate
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Plum and Cherries with some citris
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins and hints of coffee, vanilla and chocolate.
Color: Deep Garnet
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away. I believe we caught this wine at the beginning of its peak.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Veal Dinner and the rest afterwards.
Overall Opinion: A medium-full bodied fruity Durif wine. We would buy this vintage again by the case.

1/1/2008 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12.5%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: Oak and citris rinds
Flavor/Palate: Light Pineapple, Peach with a hint of Red Grapefruit
Finish: short soft tropical flavors
Color: Clear Very Pale Yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008, maybe longer
Food: Good by itself, We drank it with a with a Chicken Dinner. Could be good with salads too.
Overall Opinion: A light bodied Sauvignon Blanc wine. This one we will get a case of very soon. Recommend everyone try a bottle. Excellent value

12/29/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.5%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: nice chocolate aroma with coffee, vanilla and butterscotch in the background
Flavor/Palate: Dry dandelion salad and plum with a hint of fruit flavor. A complex body that is full
Finish: soft generous long
Color: Garnet Red with a purple tinge
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2012, but drinkable right away.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with Italian Pasta. Recommend drinking this wine with a meal.
Overall Opinion: This is a Good Carmenère. Although we let it breathe for an hour, we could still taste the 14.5% alcohol. Not that we minded, but we would have ranked this higher. A total wine workout that causes perspiration.

12/26/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: N/A
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: Musty Oak and Strawberry
Flavor/Palate: Tangy Berries with a Strawberry flavor and touch of sweetness.
Finish: soft lingering light strawberries
Color: Clear Amber
Chill Factor: 44 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink
Food: Good by itself or with a dessert. We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A light bodied Steuben Blend Blush wine with nice lush flavor. Good for casual parties and picnics. An easy wine work out. We will buy a few more bottles for next summer.

12/25/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.5%
Cork Type: Screwcap
Nose/Bouquet: Very fragrant aromas of dark chocoate, spice and blackberries with a hint of earthy truffles.
Flavor/Palate: Dark chocolate on the attack with a hint of raspberry, plum and citris flavors. Almost woody
Finish: A complex medium body that is very full, soft long lasting dry tannins. mild oak
Color: deep dark garnet with a purple tinge
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but drinkable right away, the wine’s firm tannin structure promises it will benefit from aging
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Grilled Delmonico Angus Steak dinner. The perfect partner with roasted lamb or a hearty beef stew.
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Cabernet Sauvignon. A firm, muscular wine. A nice wine workout. Be sure to stretch it out, afterall 14.5% is a lot to lift. ;-)

12/24/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Very fragrant intriguing aromas of licorice, cedar and black cherries with a hint of earthy truffles.
Flavor/Palate: Dark chocolate and black cherry on the attack with a hint of lemon lime and other citris flavors.
Finish: A complex medium body that seems very full, soft and long lasting dry tannins. Coffee and vanilla
Color: deep dark garnet
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes. Recommend decanting
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but Wonderfully drinkable upon release, the wine’s firm tannin structure promises it will benefit from aging
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Pork Loin dinner. We also drank this by itself.
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Zinfadel. A terrific palate workout
We bought 2 bottles. A dark, muscular wine . Recommended for any cellar veteran. A nice wine workout. Be sure to stretch it out.

12/22/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Spicy fruit basket
Flavor/Palate:Clove, Plum and Black Cherry.
Finish: soft and turns away
Color: Deep Dark Red
Chill Factor: 45 F or Serve Over Ice
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a Turkey or Ham Dinner. We drank it by itself
Overall Opinion: This tastes just like their Grapeful Red Wine. Made from 68% French hybrid red & white grapes (variety not specified) and 32% Concord. Good for casual parties. We will buy a few more bottles for the holidays

12/22/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 10%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: intense cherry and spices
Flavor/Palate: Tart cherry spice and apple with citris flavors
Finish: A complex body that is very full, soft harmonius and dry
Color: translucent ruby red with a rusty orange
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Could Cellar for a year, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a ham dinner
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Cherry wine. We would buy this again by the case. A fantastic Wine at a Great price.

12/22/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: woody intense fruits and wild flowers
Flavor/Palate: Pineapple on the attack with grapefruit flavors
Finish: A complex body that is very full, soft harmonius and dry
Color: transparent pale straw yellow hinting light green
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Could Cellar until 2008, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with salad
Overall Opinion: This is a Very Good Pinot Grigio. We would buy this vintage again.

12/16/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: nice black cherry and chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Strawberry and black cherry with hints of red raspberry. A complex body that is very full
Finish: Nice oaky and soft tannins that turn away into vanilla coffee
Color: Dark Ruby Red wit a purple/lavendar tinge
Chill Factor: 62 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 20 minutes, but not really neccessary
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Gourmet Chicken Dinner
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Periquita Blend. We would buy this vintage again. Another nice easy wine workout for the palate.

12/16/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.8%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: nice black cherry, spice and chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Strawberry with hints of red raspberry. A complex body that is very full
Finish: Nice oaky and soft tannins that turn away into almost butterscotch
Color: Dark Ruby Red
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 20 minutes, but not really not neccessary
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Gourmet Chicken Dinner
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Pinot Noir. We would buy this vintage again. A nice easy wine workout for the palate.

12/14/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: Musty Oak, Spicy Pear, and Black Cherry with hint of dark chocolate
Flavor/Palate: Dark Chocolate and lots of Black Cherry with a hint of butterscotch flavors
Finish: very soft lingering tannins with coffee and a hint of citris
Color: Deep Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 30 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2008, but great now
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a cheeze intermezzo. Would probably be good with dark chocolates.
Overall Opinion: This is an excellent tempranillo. Another great wine workout for the palate with a wonderful array of flavors

12/13/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Grape Jelly and Pineapple
Flavor/Palate:Sweet Pineapple and Apricot
Finish: Light citris and vanilla
Color: Clear Pale Yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a dessert, We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A very good sweet Niagra wine. Very nice for informal casual occasions

12/10/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: Fruity with fragrant flowers
Flavor/Palate: interesting cherry and strawberry flavor with a hint of sweetness
Finish: soft tannins with hint of vanilla coffee
Color: Deep Dark Garnet with Purlpe tinge
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 45 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011
Food: Good before, during and after dinner.We drank it with a Tortellini with Red sauce
Overall Opinion: A extraordinary full bodied Barbera. This is definately a repeat buy. We'll be getting more soon, very soon.

12/8/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 15.5%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: Musty Spice including Fennel and Clove
Flavor/Palate: interesting spicy, pepper, fruit flavor with a hint of sweetness
Finish: soft tannins with hint of lime and coffee
Color: Deep Dark Garnet with Lavendar tinge
Chill Factor: 62 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 45 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. Recommended food ; A Thanksgiving Turkey Diinner. We drank it with a Pork Loin Dinner
Overall Opinion: A extraordinary full bodied Zin. A colleague of mine recommended thine to me and I am so glad she did. This is definately a repeat buy. I bought a 2005 just in case. :-) This wine would do well during the Winter Holiday season, but enjoyable at any time. We'll be getting more soon, very soon.

12/1/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Spices, Black Cherry with a hint of Dark Chocolate
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Plum and Cherries with some citris
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins and hints of coffee, vanilla and chocolate.
Color: Deep Garnet
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away. I believe we caught this wine at the beginning of its peak.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Salmon Dinner and the rest afterwards.
Overall Opinion: A medium-full bodied fruity Shiraz wine. We would buy this vintage again by the case. Good for a beginner starting their cellar

12/1/2007 - WineGym wrote:

This may have been exposed to the sun in the store we bought it from. We will purchase from the winery next time.
When we opened this one it smelled and tasted like vinegar

12/1/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.8%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: Very fragrant intriguing aromas of licorice, cedar and black cherries with a hint of earthy truffles.
Flavor/Palate: Fermentation that turns away quickly to Dark chocolate and black cherry on the attack with a hint of lemon lime and other citris flavors.
Finish: A complex medium body that seems very full, soft harmonius and long lasting dry tannins. Coffee and vanilla
Color: deep dark garnet
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes. Recommend decanting
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, but Wonderfully drinkable upon release, the wine’s firm tannin structure promises it will benefit from aging
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Salad during a Veal dinner. We also drank this by itself.
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Zinfadel blend of 88% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah. A terrific palate workout
We bought 3 bottles. A dark, muscular wine . Recommended for any cellar veteran. A nice investment. A perfect and extraordinary wine workout. Be sure to stretch it out, otherwise the alcohol will hit you hard like a bear. ;-)

11/21/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: heavenly fragrant aromas of dark chocolate, black cherries with a hint of earth.
Flavor/Palate: Dark chocolate on the attack with blackberries and black cherry flavors with a hint of citris
Finish: A full body that is very pleasing, soft and long lasting dry tannins ending in vanilla and coffee
Color: dark garnet
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 20 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, but drinkable now, the wine’s tannin structure promises it will strenghthen over time
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Marinera Pasta spinach and cheese Shell Dinner.
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Cab. We bought 2 bottles from a wine club at very decent prices and we were thilled. We drank both. We will most likely order 6 more for the holidays. This is one you have to share. If you are starting your cellar check out www.4seasonswine.com, you'll find this wine there

11/20/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: fragrant aromas of dark chocolate, toast and blackberries with a hint of earth.
Flavor/Palate: Dark chocolate on the attack with citris flavors. Almost woody
Finish: A medium body that is very pleasing, soft and long lasting dry tannins ending in vanilla and coffee
Color: dark garnet
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, but drinkable now, the wine’s tannin structure promises it will benefit from aging
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Steak dinner. The perfect partner with grilled steak, roasted lamb or a hearty beef stew.
Overall Opinion: This is an Excellent Merlot. We bought this bottle at the vineyard and will return to get more. The Philadelphia Countryside continues to amaze.

11/18/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.9%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Mild Fresh Cut Oak, and pineapple, apricots with a vanilla background
Flavor/Palate:Slight fermentation that quickly turns away into Tangy Pineapple with a hint of peach, cream, and butterscotch.
Finish: soft and lingering tropical flavors
Color: Clear Very Pale Yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a fish, We drank it with salad.
Overall Opinion: A light bodied Chardonnay wine. Very enjoyable. I took a chance on this through a mail order wine club, and I am very pleased with the result of my membership. I would certainly recommend this for anyone starting their cellar. A great wine at an even greater price.

11/17/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.7%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: Very fragrant intriguing aromas of licorice, cedar and blackberries with a hint of earthy truffles.
Flavor/Palate: Dark chocolate on the attack with a hint of lemon lime and other citris flavors. Almost woody
Finish: A complex medium body that is very full, soft harmonius and long lasting dry tannins. mild oak
Color: deep dark garnet with a purple tinge
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, but Wonderfully drinkable upon release, the wine’s firm tannin structure promises it will benefit from aging
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Veal dinner. The perfect partner with grilled steak, roasted lamb or a hearty beef stew.
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon;4% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot.
We bought 3 bottles. A dark, muscular wine . Recommended for any cellar veteran. A nice investment. A perfect and extraordinary wine workout. Be sure to stretch it out, otherwise the alcohol will hit you hard like a bear. ;-)

11/14/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: Mild Oak, Peach and Apple
Flavor/Palate: Slight fermentation that trns away quickly with pineapple and a hint of citris flavors
Finish: tangy citris ending with a soft vanilla
Color: Pale Straw Yellow
Chill Factor: 44 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Can drink immediately but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it by itself. Would probably be good with salads and cheese.
Overall Opinion: A fine light bodied Chardonnay for the price. I suppose you can't go wrong with a B&G. I have another bottle and will most likely open it in the summer of 2008. An affordable wine for the beginner, and honestly an everyday wine, but very good. My tongue was doing push-ups on this one. ;-)

11/14/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: N/A
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: Cranberries and Rose Petals
Flavor/Palate: Tart cranbberies ans strawberries
Finish: sharp then softens with strawberry
Color: Transluscent Red
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Could Cellar for a year
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with Beef. Would recommend a Turkey Dinner
Overall Opinion: Alcohol content seems around 11-12% but is not stated. Our first cranberry wine, and it gets us thinking that we should visit Massachusetts more often.

11/13/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13.5%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: strawberry and raspberry with dark chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Dry slightly sour plum and black cherries.
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins with a hint of dark chocolate and lime. A gentle wine workout
Color: Deep Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, but can drink right away but probably starting it peak in 2008-2009
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Pork dinner.
Overall Opinion: A Solid full bodied Bordeaux wine. We purchased two of this vintage. A great Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar. We're saing ou other bottle fo much later, might eveb get a few more

11/12/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.3%
Cork Type: Colmated
Nose/Bouquet: intense pineapple and oak with wild flowers
Flavor/Palate: Pineapple on the attack with a hint of lemon lime and other citris flavors. A hint of sweetness
Finish: A complex body that is very full, soft harmonius and dry. mild oak
Color: pale straw yellow
Chill Factor: 44 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Could Cellar until 2008, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it alone. We first tried it with salad.
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Chardonnay. We bought 3 bottles. A fantastic Wine. Recommended for any cellar veteran. A nice investment. An excellent wine workout. Be sure to stretch it out, otherwise the alcohol will hit you hard like a bear. ;-)

11/11/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Musty Spice and Berries mostly black cherry
Flavor/Palate: Almost a concord grape with a little spice and a hint of lime.
Finish: Very soft tannins with a sem-sweet berry flavors
Color: Translucent Ruby with a Bluish tinge
Chill Factor: 54 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a dessert, We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A semi-sweet DeChaunac blend. 73% DeChaunac, 17% Vidal Blanc, 10% Chancellor. Very nice for informal casual occasions, picnics and barbeques.

11/10/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Grape Jelly
Flavor/Palate:Sweet Grape Jelly.
Finish: Sweet grape jelly flavors
Color: Clear Translucent Ruby
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a dessert, We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A very sweet Concord wine. Very nice for informal casual occasions

11/8/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Musty Apples
Flavor/Palate:Tangy Apple with a hint of lime.
Finish: soft and lingering Apple flavors
Color: Clear Very Pale Yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a dessert, We drank it by itself. Could be good with salads too.
Overall Opinion: A semi-dry Apple wine. We expected this to taste like a cider, but it tasted like a wine. I suppose if we added cinnamon and heated it up it would taste like a cider, but we don't want to ruin a good thing. A true apple wine.

11/7/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: black currant, figs and dates with a vanilla hazelnut in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Dry plum, dark chocolate, expresso beans, and black cherries.
Finish: well integrated toasty oak backbone backed by firm yet round leads to a long tannin finish. A great wine workout
Color: Deep Ruby Red with lavendar blue tinge
Chill Factor: 56 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2015, could probably be starting its peak in 2009
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A Solid full bodied Bordeaux blend wine. A repeat buy. We opened this a little too soon, but we have another one that we will open in 2010. It was still an excellent wine.

11/2/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: black currant, figs and dates with butterscoth in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Dry plum, dark chocolate, expresso beans, and black cherries.
Finish: well integratd oak backbone backed by firm yet round leads to a long finish. A gentle wine workout
Color: Deep Ruby Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away but probably starting its peak in 2009
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A Solid full bodied wine. a repeat buy

10/25/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12.5%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: tropical fruits and raspberry with dark chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Dry slightly sour plum and black cherries.
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins with a hint of dark chocolate and lime. A gentle wine workout
Color: Deep Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away but probably starting it peak in 2008
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Spaghetti dinner.
Overall Opinion: A Solid full bodied wine. We just ordered this vintage again by the case. A great Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar.

10/21/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: intense fruits and wild flowers
Flavor/Palate: Pineapple on the attack with a hint of tropical citris flavors
Finish: A complex body that is very full, soft harmonius and dry
Color: pale straw yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Could Cellar until 2008, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with various cheese
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Pinot Grigio. We would buy this vintage again by the case. A fantastic Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar, but recommend for everyone. We drank this with friends on 10/20/2007 and we all raved about it

10/21/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 14.5%
Cork Type: The Zork
Nose/Bouquet: nice black cherry and vanilla chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Black Cherry with hints sweet chocolate and red raspberry. A complex body that is very full
Finish: soft tannins that turn away quickly
Color: Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with various cheese
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Grenache 80% and Shiraz 20% blend. We would buy this vintage again. A fantastic Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar, but recommend for everyone. We drank this with friends on 10/20/2007 and we all raved about it

10/21/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12.5%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: nice black cherry and chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth Strawberry with hints of red raspberry. A complex body that is very full
Finish: soft tannins that turn away into almost butterscotch
Color: Translucent Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2011, but can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with various cheese
Overall Opinion: This is an Outstanding Pinot Noir. We would buy this vintage again by the case. A fantastic Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar, but recommend for everyone. We drank this with friends on 10/20/2007 and we all raved about it

10/19/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 11.21%
Cork Type: 1 + 1
Nose/Bouquet: Light Musty Oak, Grape Jelly
Flavor/Palate: Very Sweet Almost Concord like grapes ith a hint of Pineapple
Finish: soft lingering tropical fruits with a hint of coffee
Color: Clear Pale Yellow with a hint of green
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Can drink right away
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it by itself
Overall Opinion: A very good Niagra, certainly worth buying again.

10/19/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 9.5%
Cork Type: Synthetic
Nose/Bouquet: Fresh Cut Oak, and wild flowers with a vanilla background
Flavor/Palate:Slight fermentation that quickly turns away into Tangy Pineapple with a hint of lime and butterscotch.
Finish: A woody soft and lingering Grapefruit flavors
Color: Clear Very Pale Yellow
Chill Factor: 45 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 minutes, not necessary
Potential: Ready to drink but Could Cellar until 2008
Food: Good by itself or with a fish, We drank it by itself. Could be good with salads too.
Overall Opinion: A semi sweet complex Riesling wine. Very enjoyable. Could make this one a spritzer

10/16/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 13%
Cork Type: Natural (could be Colmated due to its smoothness)
Nose/Bouquet: Dark Chocolate and Black Cherry with an Oak background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth wild raspberries, strawberries and black cherries
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins and hints cooking spices.
Color: Deep Garnet
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 60 minutes
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it by itself.
Overall Opinion: A medium bodied 100% Chambourcin wine. We would buy this vintage again, if available. This could be ranked in the 90's by next year (2008)

10/15/2007 - WineGym wrote:

Alcohol: 12%
Cork Type: Natural
Nose/Bouquet: raspberry and strawberry with dark chocolate in the background
Flavor/Palate: Smooth semi-Dry Strawberry with a hint of citris fruit flavor.
Finish: soft generous long lasting tannins with a hint of dark chocolate
Color: Deep Garnet Red
Chill Factor: 60 F
Decanter/Breathing time: 0 - 60 minutes (Not necessary, but much smoother with aeration)
Potential: Could Cellar until 2010, but can drink right away.
Food: Good before, during and after dinner. We drank it with a Chicken Dinner.
Overall Opinion: A Solid lighter bodied wine. We would buy this vintage again by the case. A great Wine at a Great price. Good for a beginner starting their cellar. Any Georges Dubœuf wine is good for anyone starting their cellar for a reasonable price.