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Saturday, September 27, 2008

2007 M. Chapoutier Bellerche Cotes-du-Rhone Rose

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Nine bucks and a reputable producer sounded like a safe bet to go with some Indian food. No nose to speak of. Dry tart cherry, some subtle s...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

N.V. Georges Dubœuf Cuvée Rouge Vin de Table Français

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Six bucks at Trader Joe's, this was. Tricky review to write, this is. Judge a bottle for what it is, I must. Enough Yoda talk – this...
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

2003 Adelsheim TF Willamette Valley

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What's TF? Tocai Friulano. A varietal from northeastern Italy which the folks at Adelsheim fell in love with on a visit to the region...
Thursday, September 18, 2008

2006 Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir Limited Bottling

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My apologies for the “photo” - I either forgot to take or mistakenly deleted the actual photo....normally I'd just cancel the review but...
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

2006 Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola

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This was seven bucks at the mighty Costco – we haven't had too many Sicilian wines but this varietal is pretty reliable at the lower pri...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

N/V Krug Brut Grand Cuvee

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Alright dude – Krug. Whoa! Big time. Here at The Wineauxs when good news hits – like that of a new job - we celebrate in style – for exam...
Monday, September 15, 2008

2006 Peirano Estate Vineyards The Other

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To quote Homer Simpson: “I can see why this is so popular!” This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Shiraz. This...
Sunday, September 14, 2008

2006 Chateau Grand Traverse Pinot Noir Vin Gris

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You don't see this sort of thing all that often – vin gris – white wine made with a grape typically used for red, in this case Pinot Noi...
Friday, September 12, 2008

2005 Gruet Pinot Noir

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This was fifteen bucks at this very odd liquor store...it's a strange place. Rather big - with the cheapest crappiest booze on one side...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

2007 Two Lads Cabernet Franc Rose

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Alright – Two Lads – perhaps the most exciting winery I've encountered recently.....I have forgotten what I paid, but a website that see...
Sunday, September 07, 2008

2005 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon

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Fran's birthday is here and what better way to celebrate than with an absurdly priced bottle of wine? This one ran seventy bones and is...
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New feature (of sorts) - Ratings

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A lot of sites and publications assign points or grades which is something we've avoided. The more I think about it, the more I think a...

2006 Fenn Valley Meritage

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We enjoyed this one at the tasting room and for the price it seemed like one to get. This is a Bordeaux blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, ...

N/V Tabor Hill Red Heritage

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I'm not sure what the price on this one was in the tasting room, but I do recall it was in the $10 range. A funky nose – carob and rotte...
Friday, September 05, 2008

N/V Black Star Farms Red House Red

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Black Star was a good place and we grabbed this one because our sample in the tasting room screamed QPR. I get some distinct cola notes on t...

2005 Bowers Harbor Cabernet Franc Erica Vineyard

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Cabernet Franc is immensely popular in Michigan – it is probably one of the easiest grapes to grow in the area and it's something most w...
Thursday, September 04, 2008

2007 Fenn Valley Chambourcin

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I bought this thinking it was a damn good example of the varietal and a good value at $12. Earth, carob, and spice on the nose. Raspberry, c...

2005 Shady Lane Pinot Noir Leelanau Peninsula

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We hit up this winery on our recent trip to Michigan and found this wine enjoyable enough to grab a bottle. The nose here is distinct and cl...
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2003 Domaine Bott-Geyl Pinot Gris Beblenheim

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I have no recollection about why I bought this wine other than it was on clearance and ran me under $10....really, that's all the reason...
Sunday, August 31, 2008

Brief note

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No - we didn't go on a giant drinking binge. I recently discovered an old file with notes I never put up - we're just about caught u...
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