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
Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon, Usa$42.95
A lovely Pinot Noir from Oregon. Good fruit and spice. Not too fruity. Elegant with good firmness and weight. Pinot lovers will appreciate this wine I think!
3.5 Stars
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Château Haut Bertinerie 2009, Ac Côtes De Bordeaux Blaye, Old Vines
Bordeaux, France$20.05
An enjoyable white Bordeaux for a decent price. Lovely stone fruit flavours, noticeable oak with a bit of grapefruit rind. I enjoyed it. A nice "Pessac-Leognan" alternative that won't break the bank.
3.5 Stars
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E. Guigal Crozes Hermitage 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$28.95
A lovely Syrah for the money. This is a delicious example of how Northern Rhone Syrahs can be. Dry with this great olive aroma. This is a very tasty wine and will probably please everyone at the table. Yum!
3.5 Stars
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Trimbach Riesling 2009, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$21.95
From an excellent producer with deep roots in the region, this riesling from Alsace has lovely acidity and mouth-puckering tartness. Delicious flavours of yellow apple and citrus. Good finish. Tasted September 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2009, Do Campo De Borja
Spain$19.95
For the grenache lovers out there, you'll enjoy this example. It's a hefty red: dry, supple fruit with that typical garrigue aroma, some heat on the finish with lots of spice that pops out to the forefront. A nice wine for just under $20.
3.5 Stars
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Brancaia Tre 2009, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
An approachable and affordable wine with delicious berry fruits and a little spice that tags along for the ride. Good balance with a fine finish.
3.5 Stars
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Lawson's Dry Hills Gewürztraminer 2009, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$17.95
A soft and charming Gewurtzraminer. If I were to try this blind, I would have guessed that this wine came from Alsace. With classic aromas and flavours associated with the grape variety, this wine is finely balanced. tt has some spice and finishes nice. An off-dry, good-value example of what New Zealand has to offer.
3.5 Stars
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Allende 2006, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$29.95
Smooth, a little juicy, a little smoky - a great value for all that this wine from Rioja has to offer. With soft, integrated tannins, I'm sure it will please most. I had to buy a bottle for myself!
3.5 Stars
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Mission Hill S.L.C. Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$23.95
This wine will be a crowd pleaser. Great weight and a nice finish. You'll usually see this type of blend from the Bordeaux region of France. The Okanagan has made a nice example.
3.5 Stars
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Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa$83.95
Chocolate and vanilla notes with plenty of fruit to be enjoyed. Smooth tannins. Slight heat on the finish but not distracting. Tasted September 2012.
3.5 Stars
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