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02.26.2010:
The Spanish Mencia Podcast

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What are We Drinking? Blogcast64

01.29.2010:
The Central Coast Syrah Podcast

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What are We Drinking? Blogcast63

01.15.2010:
The Amarone Podcast

12.18.2009:
Pics of Studio 1A

Tasting Notes for The Thanksgiving Podcast

 


 

Lemelson - 2007 - Pinot Gris - Tikka's Run 
(Willamette Valley, OR)
Retails at $19
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+
Aroma:   Flint, Lemon zest, Red Apple Skin
Taste:   Minerality, Hint of Spice, Golden Apple - Lemon/Lime
Body:   Crisp
Finish:   Fading Citrus

Recommendation:   Buy it!  Wine of the Night.


Lemelson - 2006 - Pinot Noir - Thea's Selection - OR

Retails at $30 - $35
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Dark Berry, Bing Cherry, Cocoa, Spice
Taste:  Cranberry, Raspberry, Cherry
Body:  Full w/ crisp acidity
Finish:  Cinnamon, Drying Spice

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Ridge - 2006 - Zinfandel - East Bench - Sonoma, CA

Retails at $30
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B-
Aroma:   Strawberry, Raspberry, Floral
Taste:   Strawberry, Vanilla, Tart Berry, Spice
Body:   Surprisingly Teeth Gripping
Finish:  Licorice, Coffee, New Oak 

Recommendation:   Better Zins on the market for less money.


Lucia Vineyards - 2006 - Syrah - Susan's Hill

(Santa Lucia Highlands, CA)

Retails at $40 
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B
Aroma:   Very Floral, Blueberry, Blackberry Preserves
Taste:   Dark Berries, Vanilla, Licorice, Coffee, Dark Chocolate
Body:   FULL
Finish:   Spice w/ some heat

Recommendation:   Buy it...and lay it down for a few years.