Tasting Notes for Don

Red

2003 Rentas de Fincas Rioja Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

1/25/2009 - Don wrote:

Ruby Red color with brick - red glints, nose of raisins & plums with balsamic notes. The nose also demonstrates cedar, vanilla, and coffee notes. The moputh is meaty and persistant thanks to polished tannins. This wine has a long finish in which the balsamic notes return accompanied with licorice. 80% empranillo, 10% Garnacha, 10% Graciano.

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Red

2006 Williamsburg Winery Adagio Virginia Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/29/2008 - Don wrote:

This wine is a blend of 75% Merlot with Cabernet Sauv., Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot. Exteremely smooth! Oaked in French, Anerican, Hungarian and Romanian barrels.

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White

2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Riesling Eroica Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/19/2007 - Don wrote:

92 points

Drank @ WYNO's 2

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White

2005 Snoqualmie Vineyards Chardonnay Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/19/2007 - Don wrote:

80 points

Drank at thw WYNO's #2

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Red

2001 Prince Michel of Virginia Symbius Central Virginia Red Blend (view label images)

4/10/2007 - Don wrote:

87 points

Subtle structure and very pleasant........

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White

2005 Weingut Steininger Grüner Veltliner Grand Grü Reserve Kamptal (view label images)

1/29/2007 - Don wrote:

Fermented and aged in acacia barrels giving a golden-yellow color. Rich nuances of spice, peaches and pears. 14% Alc.

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White - Sparkling

2004 Weingut Steininger Riesling Sekt Kamptal (view label images)

1/29/2007 - Don wrote:

Sparkling with ripe peaches and apricots.

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Red

2004 Anton Bauer Wagram Cuvée 10 Niederösterreich Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/29/2007 - Don wrote:

A delicious apertif, floral aromas followed by ripe golden apple fruit, gentle acidity, pear and a touch of smokiness on the round finish. 12.5% Alc.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2003 Steindorfer Cuvée Klaus Eiswein Neusiedlersee White Blend

1/29/2007 - Don wrote:

Weischreisling - Pinot Gris. Floral bouquet with a hint of walnuts, grapefruit note coupled with toasty fragrances on the palate.

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Red

2005 Leo Hillinger Zweigelt Neusiedlersee (view label images)

1/29/2007 - Don wrote:

82 points

Brilliant ruby red color with fresh cherry/blackberry aromas. Reminiscent of a full bodied Cotes-du-Rhone, Shiraz or Zin with deep berry fruit, pepper, sippy spice and a warm full finish.
Fermented in Stainless steel then 3 months in old barrels. 13% Alc.

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White

2002 Burnley Vineyards Rivanna White Orange County White Blend (view label images)

10/31/2005 - Don wrote:

87 points

Golden and very drinkable..........

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Red

2000 Château Gloria St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/31/2005 - Don wrote:

97 points

Delicious!

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Red

2004 Veritas Vineyard Claret Monticello Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/6/2005 - Don wrote:

60% Cab Franc & 40% Merlot. Herbs, dark fruit and Cedar on the nose, layera os raspberry, cherry, blackberry and almonds with soft tannins.

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Red

2004 Delfosse Vineyards and Winery Cuvée Laurent Monticello Red Blend (view label images)

10/6/2005 - Don wrote:

Black cherry noe with touch of toast and smokiness. Dominated by blackberry and currents with good acids and tannins. 60% Chambourcin, 30% Cab Franc, 10% Merlot, aged 7 months in oak.

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White

2004 Loosen Bros. Riesling Dr. L Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

8/18/2005 - Don wrote:

93 points

Excellent!!!

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Red

2001 Andretti Cabernet Sauvignon Selections North Coast (view label images)

5/1/2005 - Don wrote:

also went well with Italian red sauce.

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