Monika Janek
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A lover of everything related to wine!
IT professional in the software/film industry, pianist, DJ, electronic music producer, figure skater...all these activities keep Monika busy. Her real love, however, is wine. She has completed the Advanced level with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) but has now decided to study wine making through the distance program at UC Davis California starting in January 2012. She also has a blog where she shares her adventures to various wine regions and events. Yummy wine made from yummy grapes!
www.theyummygrape.com
Reviews
Far Niente Estate Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa$80.00
A delicious Napa Chardonnay. The oak doesn't overpower the fruit. Nicely balanced with tropical fruit. Good finish.
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Freeman Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa$35.70
In celebration of the rapture on this fine May 21, I headed to the tasting bar! The Freeman was on the menu. Good fruit, but not overly fruity as in some California Pinots. Very soft and smooth. Good Pinot Noir from Sonoma. I don't know if I'd pay $44.95 for it though. It's a bit too expensive for this Pinot.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Latour Giraud Les Narvaux Meursault 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France$45.95
Delicious. Lots of flavour of peachy buttery goodness. I loved the stone aromas. Great acidity. A lovely Burgundian wine. The finish was quite long.
4.0 Stars
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The Paring Red 2007, California
California, Usa$30.25
This big red consists mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a few other varietals thrown into the mix. It has a cool herbal, savory note on the nose. With hints of mocha, dense blackberry and cassis fruit, this Cali wine gives back to the community. It does have some heat due to it's elevated alcohol level but it's not the focus. A delicious, smooth wine overall. An interesting note, Pairing is the smaller sibling to the famed Jonata winery. Tasted September 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Manuel Olivier Morey Saint Denis 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France$30.65
From a very small appellation in the Cote de Nuits, this wine has that forest floor, mulch aroma that is loved about Burgundy. Slightly tart yet fleshy, like cherry skin, the spice and berry fruit tingle the palate.
4.0 Stars
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Fontodi Chianti Classico 2008
Tuscany, Italy$36.95
I enjoyed this Chianti very much! I would gladly add it to my collection. It's a bit tight but not too tight as not to let you enjoy what it has to offer. It has great herbal and cherry notes. Very well balanced. Delish.
4.0 Stars
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Château Valrose Cuvée Alienor 2005, Ac St Estèphe
Bordeaux, France$38.95
Delicious! I brought it to a friends house for Thanksgiving and was so sad to part with it. Had to buy another bottle. It's a lovely Bordeaux.
4.0 Stars
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Chàteau De Nages Jt Costiéres De Nîmes 2007
Rhône, France$24.95
This wine is just fantastic and for the money, a superb value! I got tapenade and black olive with blackberry aromas. It's a bit hot on the finish. Great flavour, weight and mouthfeel. It's a nice wine.
4.0 Stars
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Far Niente Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Oakville, Napa Valley
California, Usa$218.95
A delicious California Cabernet Sauvignon. For the price of the bottle, it didn't completely wow. However, I would be happy to have it in my collection to see how it holds up in the next few years! Anyone willing to fund the experiment?
4.0 Stars
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L'avion Roussanne 2008, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara
California, Usa$29.90
I haven't had too many Roussanne wines so I was eager to try this one. I loved it! Can't say I care for the label. From the producer website: 100% Roussanne picked when golden-brown in late November. Fermented in 100% New French 500L Puncheons and aged in New Oak for 15 months.
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