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Plungerhead

WineGuy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:26:07 +0000

Very smooth, blueberry, currents and plums. This is a great wine. I’m looking at this as a new favorite! Go get some! Should be around $20-25, I got it as a gift! Thanks Sis!

Molly Dooker – 2010

WineGuy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:01:30 +0000

Molly Dooker, 2010, Two Feet Left was a nice fruity red with some heaviness to it. Ended up having some Christmas leftovers and some fish and it tasted great. Lots of plum, cherry and grape jelly tones.

Paraduxx Decoy Zin (Duckhorn’s little bro)

T-wine — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:34:38 +0000

To say I was disappointed is an understatement. This wine is not a cheap everyday wine in my household, it’s about $20.00 and I expect memorable taste for that price. It’s not that the flavor is bad, but it is definitely not a Zin flavor. It’s not lush or even spicey but rather like a mediocre Merlot. Save your money and pick up any of Paul Sobon’s Zins, Martin Family Dry Creek Zin, or Machhia Mischievious. Then you’ll know how truly great Zin can be.

Oakley 5 Reds by Cline

T-wine — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:50:53 +0000

Wow- for a wine priced under 10 dollars this blew me away. It was lush, medium- to full-bodied and full of flavor. It’s a blend of 5 grapes (hence, the name): Merlot, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The flavors include bright cherry and raspberry fruit with mint highlights, and deeper plum low notes. You would think this was a Zin blend when you taste it. Dare I say a baby Prisoner????

Amarone Della Valpolicella

WineGuy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:44:17 +0000

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars

05 Amarone Classico
where: ?
comments: Wow a great tasting wine, I had a while back. Not sure of all the different tastes, however, I do remember how good it was. Sorry about this, but the some of these posts are late and I just want to get them onto the site.

Check out this great article about each of the Amarone Wines

Toasted Head

WineGuy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:47:17 +0000

Rating: 7 out of 10 stars

05 Cabernet
where: Home
comments: Great Cab! About $17, and well worth the step up from my lower priced cabs…This has a well rounded and smokey finish. Not alot of oak, but still smokey. Had this with pasta and spicy sauce(gravy)
Enjoy…

Lost Angel

WineGuy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:28:15 +0000

Rating: 7 out of 10 stars

2005 / Cabernet Sauvignon
where: Home
comments:82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot. Not long in the flavor, but light and smooth. Hints of oak for a finish, but pretty clean.

Penny Black

WineGuy — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:59:45 +0000

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars

2005 / Post House Blend
where: Home
comments: Delicious smokey blend of 34% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet, 31% Merlot and 10% Petite Verdot. Smooth and woody smell…..very meaty, about 25.00

Alexander Valley Vineyards

WineGuy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:02:09 +0000

Rating: 6.5 out of 10 stars

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
where: in-between home
comments: Approx. $15.99, It was a gift. Very hearty, meaty with full overtones. Definitely taste the barrel, and some really plume and smoke after tones. I’d love it with a stone pizza…but no deal this time around. Enjoy a thick wine from Wetzel Family Estate.

Marilyn Merlot

WineGuy — Sun, 20 May 2007 22:11:33 +0000

Rating: 8.5 out of 10 stars

2003 Merlot
where: my house, it was a gift so I’m not sure the cost..
comments: Very smooth merlot. It was a little lighter, subtle fruits and plum taste. I had it with Ribs..de lic ious…yummy. www.marilynwines.com

Although, I have had this before and it’s been on and off some years. NOTE