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J. Bouchon Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Maule Valley

There finally exists a wine i couldn't bring myself to sip.
The pale straw color is very lovely for a delicate Sauv Blanc, but the scent is so overpoweringly uric i literally recoiled from the glass. I sniffed again and shook my head. Nope. Can't do it.

Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Single Vineyard Series

Aroma seemed juvenile yet expressive with notes of cardamom and earth. Speaking with one of the wine masters during my tour, this 2007, as well as the 2004 vintage; can be laid down for as long as 10 years to enhance and mellow the still-young structure.
Lets hope that in a decade, the wine i toasted my 7th anniversary with is as refined and lovely as my 14th.
Sampled 12-Mar-2011 at the vineyard.

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2010, Ac Costières De Nîmes

Indeed intensely colored, floral and herbaceous nose, powerful mouth feel and an open, refreshing airy gasp of dried lavender on the finish.
Tasted 25-Jul-2011
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Christian Moueix Merlot 2005, Bordeaux

Feels rather alcohol forward even at only 13%. Some flavors of dried fruit and basic woods, yet finishes holding back on that juicy sensation I enjoy with merlots.
If you have this in your cellar, drink it now or cook with it.
Tasted 30Mar2011

Familia Zuccardi Fuzion Alta Reserve Malbec 2008, Mendoza

This wine is awful!!
The deep intense purple color and nose of a sweaty sleeping bag brought back repressed memories of my days as a boyscout. Hesitant on tasting this brew, I sipped cautiously – expecting a burning assault of tart nothing. Faint hints of stewed prunes and burnt cocoa followed by wisps of that smoky smell that lingers in your clothes for several washings AFTER the camping trip was my palate’s reward. A truly DREADFUL wine!!!

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Paso Robles, California

Both bright and lustrous, aromas of black fruits fill the nose. Essences of vanilla and other deep toasty notes linger before the sipping. The mouth-filling body is silky smooth with the same flavors carrying through to a slightly oily finish of tar and violets.
Yes, the feeling in the mouth is nice to start, but there just seems to be something over-worked and stressed. The softness of the tannin feels clammy on the tongue. This leads to a flabby and fatty smooth feeling like a big lick of margarine just coated the palate with oil.
Tasted 11-Feb-2011

Codorníu Cava Brut Clasico, Mètode Tradicional

An interestingly fruity nose is of apples and pears; not something I’d've expected from an in-bottle second fermentation. Its medium body has flavors of crisp apples and under-ripe pears that carries through to the finish; the effervescence fills the mouth with a soft toasty sensation that’s rather cleansing.

Konzelmann Shiraz Barrel Aged 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula

True to the grape, this shiraz is succulently dry on the palate with soft plummy tannins and that yummy pepperiness resonating throughout. The finish is looooooooooooooooong indeed with a subtle sweetness that echoes the refinement of barrel aging.

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Jackson Triggs Proprietors’ Reserve Meritage 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Decanted 30 minutes prior to serving the nose was mellow and slightly jammy.. Medium-bodied with flavors of cherry and smoke, decent structure to the tannins and played will with our NY Strip steaks. Though this is one of my favorite wines, this 2007 isn't as special-tasting as previous releases. Still yummy though. Tasted 07-Sep-2010

Kacaba Proprietors Blend Silver Bridge Cabernet 2005

Gorgeous on the nose with a cedar-forward appeal; fresh, cheerful, and smackingly dry on the palate; racy and welcoming on the finish - totally cool overall.
Tasted 29Apr2011.