Blair WineLover

Terre Del Barolo Barbaresco 2006, Docg

I agree with the reviews, but it has enough complexity and finish to rate a little higher.

Cave De Roquebrun Roches Noires St. Chinian 2009, Ac

From the label: Generous tears on a rubis robe, this wine presents greedy notes of raspberry and blackberry. In the mouth, rounded tannins are a sign of well ageing. The attack is rich, a well balanced palate and a long finale with fruit aromas.

I could not possible match such fine prose, but this wine starts good, and becomes more amazing with every sip. And it does have a nice long finale.

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, Docg

The smoothness and peppery taste reminds me of a Chateaunneuf du Pape. This quality for the price is amazing.

Argiolas Costera 2009, Doc Cannonau Di Sardegna

Medicinal herbs is an interesting way to describe what is wrong with this wine. Using a caraffe helped a bit, and the wine did grow on me over time.

Katogi & Strofilia Xinomavro 2005, Ao Naoussa

Wow, Barolo for 18 bucks! And it is ready to drink now.

Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake

This wonderful, rich tasting wine is one of the best Canadian wines I have had for a while. Too bad it is gone.

Hewitson Miss Harry 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Finally, an Australian wine that is not overrated. This one really is worth its 90. It is much more subtle and subdued than what one would expect. At first I would have placed it from the Napa Valley, but in time hints of Rhone begin to come through. I love it.

Alamos Malbec 2010, Mendoza

With a bouquet of caramel, the flavors are not well integrated, with some harsh notes. Given that it is a 2010, maybe it needs time, but it did not suggest that on the bottle. No way does this rate a 90.

Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley

It does not have the complexity or long finish I would expect in a 90 rated wine. But the smoothness is amazing, with a slightly peppery mid-taste. This wine starts good and really grows. This would be a perfect introduction to great wine when serving less experienced wine drinkers. It seems a bit expensive, but not in stratosphere like other Napa wines.

I love it, and want more.

Belje Grasevina 2009, Suho Vrhunsko

I suppose there is a mineral taste to this wine, but not in a good way. Other than that, I do not relate to the other reviews at all. I view this as no more than cooking wine. Give this one a miss.