Tasting Notes for WineBulldog

I'm not typically a big Pinot fan as I find many watery. That said, this is a great wine. Lots of red cherry, great in the mouth and a wonderful finish.

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Red

2005 Bella Vineyards Syrah Big River Ranch Alexander Valley (view label images)

10/20/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

Bella continues to amaze. Then youlook at the price point and you are blown away!

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Red

2004 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

10/10/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

92 points

Wonderful wine. Nose of rich caramel and ripe barries.

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Rosé

2007 Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Rosé Sonoma Coast (view label images)

7/12/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

Nice light wine with good flavor. Great for summer heat.

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Red

2004 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/4/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

It had a great nose when opened but the finish really dwindeled as it began to open. A good wine but i was expecting more.

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Red

2003 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Fifteen-Forty Napa Valley (view label images)

5/15/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

Great cab. Lots of complexity and great from start to finish.

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Red

2005 Relic Wines Pinot Noir Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino County (view label images)

5/7/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Good, rich Pinot.

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Red

2005 The Terraces Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

4/26/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

An absolutely amazing zin

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White

2007 White Cottage Ranch Vineyards Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

3/9/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Great Chardonnay, especially for the price.

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Red

2005 Foxen Syrah Williamson-Doré Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

2/26/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

This bottle really settled down after a year in the cellar. It is really a nice wine now.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2003 Dolce Winery Late Harvest Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

2/21/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

93 points

Wow, amazing golden color. Honey and apricot on the nose and thick and wonderful in the mouth.

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Red

2004 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Match Vineyard St. Helena (view label images)

2/21/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Big and dusty. Definitely needs to decant. Would have rated higher but doesn't have a great finish.

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Red

2005 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cuvée Napa Valley (view label images)

2/11/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

Nice wine. Inky nose and solid in the mouth.

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Red

2005 Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

1/29/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

87 points

Dusty and drinkable but not a great petite.

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Red

2005 Benziger Family Winery Merlot Reserve Sonoma County (view label images)

1/28/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

flawed

Unfortunately this was a bad bottle.

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Red

N.V. Sherwin Family Vineyards Cellar Scraps Spring Mountain District Red Blend (view label images)

1/28/2009 - WineBulldog wrote:

90 points

A great bottle for the price. Full of depth and flavor

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Red

2004 Bella Vineyards Hillside Cuvée Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)

12/21/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

90 points

Great wine.

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Red

2005 Bella Vineyards Syrah Sonoma County (view label images)

12/21/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Very enjoyable wine. Drinking well now.

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Red

2005 Benziger Family Winery Pinot Noir Giusti Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/10/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

Nice, drinkable Pinot. Nice fruits and not as "earthy" as a typical Pinot which is actually a nice change.

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Red

2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Chien Lunatique Napa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

12/10/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

A huge wine with heavy alcohol content. With a little breathing this is a great bottle.

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Red

2004 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Lane Bridge Mt. Veeder (view label images)

11/27/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

92 points

Yet another great Neal. Big, dusty nose that with complex taste and finish.

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White

2006 Far Niente Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

11/27/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Very drinkable Chard.

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Red

2005 Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah Greenwood Ranch Napa Valley (view label images)

11/20/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

87 points

Full earth and wet leather nose. Good in the mouth but finishes a little weak.

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Red

2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Chien Lunatique Napa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

11/17/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

90 points

This is a really powerful wine that is big on both the nose and in the mouth. Great wine.

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Red

2005 The Terraces Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

11/7/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

A great zin. Big nose and full of spicy red fruit.

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Red

2004 Bella Vineyards Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

11/2/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

Just an average bottle of Bella. Bella is one of my favorite Zins so thinking this bottle may have started to go bad.

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Red

2005 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Oakville (view label images)

10/31/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

93 points

Wow, this is a great wine. Wonderful vanilla with a subtle red berry hint. Lots of vanilla and a smooth finish on the tongue but plenty of complexity.

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Red

2005 Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah Rattlesnake Acres Napa Valley (view label images)

10/31/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

90 points

I remember this being a big wine when we tasted it at the vineyard. It has aged well and is a big petite sirah. It has a very earthy, dusty nose and great inky dark color that delivers on the taste.

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Red

2005 The Terraces Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

9/21/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

Wonderful Zin. Big red berries.

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Red

2005 Erna Schein Behren's Family Reserve Spring Mountain District Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/20/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

93 points

Huge Spring Mountain red. Dusty, earthy cab with great complexity. Incredible bottle.

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Red

2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

9/20/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

Incredible Merlot, especially for the price. Big nose with ripe fruit. Complex in the mouth with a great finish.

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Red

2001 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/15/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

90 points

Wonderful nose. Complex wine with great finish.

Comment

White

2006 Cade Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

8/15/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

87 points

Nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

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White

2004 Kelham Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Oakville (view label images)

7/30/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

91 points

Incredible wine. Went great with spicy asian dinner. Ripe fruits with a smooth finish

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Red

2005 Bella Vineyards Hillside Cuvée Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)

7/25/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Bella wines continue to be one of my favorite for the price point. Their Zins are amazing. That said, this Cuvee has a rich nose with lots of ripe fruits and a big finish.

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Rosé

2007 Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Rosé Sonoma Coast (view label images)

7/19/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

89 points

Extremely nice Rose - especially in the heat of the summer

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Red

2005 Consilience Syrah Hampton Family Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

7/19/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

nice wine.

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Red

2005 Plumpjack Merlot Rutherford (view label images)

6/27/2008 - WineBulldog wrote:

88 points

This is a drinkable wine but somewhat less than I expected. It has an almost smoky taste.

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