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My Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon is a nice garnet color displaying medium dark and red fruit aromas. On the palate are flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of vanilla and spice. This Cabernet is done in a fresh fruit and easy drinking style with supple and delectable tannins. -- http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/11/weekly-sip-veramar-vineyards-cabernet.html

My Notes: This wine is garnet in color with a nice bouquet of strawberry, red fruit and tobacco. Countering the nose, were vegetal flavors that shadowed the fruit. This is a simple light bodied wine with soft to medium tannins that tasters noted was a decent value. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: This garnet colored blended Cabernet Franc contains 9% Merlot and 3% of Petit Verdot and 3% Chambourcin. This selection displayed a herbaceous and subdued dark fruit nose. On the palate are soft flavors of dark fruit, green peppers and plum. This Cab offers firm tannins with a medium finish and would suit a red meat dish well. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: Medium garnet in color with nice fruit on the nose, but muted on the taste. Flavors that did shine through on the palate were red and dark fruit flavors, framed in oak, with hints of leather. Several tasters found this selection a tad biting, and more of a food pairing wine; with such likes as steak and green peppers. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: Ruby to purple in color with a floral, dark fruit and tobacco nose. Layered dark fruit flavors on the palate, nuanced by hints of vanilla and spice. Would have scored higher, but several tasters felt this selection was overly big for a Cabernet Franc and mildly hot. If this was a double blind tasting this voluptuous fruit bomb could be mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon, its big. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: Medium garnet in color with an inviting bouquet of clove, cherry, raisin and flutters of chocolate. On the palate are flavors of dark berries, currant, raisin and cocoa. This selection was nicely balanced with a black peppery and lingering finish. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: This nicely aged selection is brick red in color, with pleasant aromas of plum, cinnamon and cherry. On the palate are flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum followed by hints of white pepper and spice. Harmonious with a spicy lingering finish made this a top selection amongst the tasting group. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: Fruit driven wine displaying a nice garnet color with an inviting bouquet of cherry, earth, rose petals and eucalyptus. Clean and pure with mixed berry and cherry flavors on the palate, nuanced with vanilla and earthy tones. Comfortable tannins and a nice balancing act made this wine from the Village of Chinon a group favorite. Overall great bargain for an enjoyable, layered, and nicely balanced Cabernet Franc from the Village of Chinon, which is said to be the birthplace of Cabernet Franc. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/cabernet-franc-tasting-results.html

My Notes: The Twisted Oak Canterbury Vineyard Viognier 2005 is a single vineyard, fuller bodied, lush and rich example. Indeed she can be described as voluptuous and perfumed, with pleasant aromas of peach, citrus, vanilla and floral notes. The aromas transcend through to the palate with rich and creamy flavors of peach, vanilla, sweet oak and hints of nuttiness and coconut. The finish is medium in length, but she is not quickly forgettable by any means. This Viognier could be laid down for a few years, or you can readily enjoy her now. She can be enjoyed on her own, or paired with spicy Indian, Chinese or grilled chicken and seafood dishes. -- http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/weekly-sip-twisted-oak-canterbury.html

My Notes: Elegant and floral describes Horton’s current vintage. On the nose are nice floral notes with lush honey, vanilla and apricots flavors on the palate. This wine is priced at $20 (at winery) and can be found at the winery, local wine stores and grocers. Viognier generally pairs well with grilled fish, white meats and mild chesses and of course on its own. -- http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/weekly-sip-horton-vineyards-viognier.html

My Notes: This is a nice light to medium bodied wine that displays a pleasant ruby color. Cherry and mocha scents are followed by ripe fruits on the palate with nuances of herbs. Soft tannins, with a nice medium finish makes this fruit driven selection the perfect accompaniment to poultry, red meats and most chesses. -- http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/10/weekly-sip-veritas-cabernet-franc-2004.html

My Notes: This young wine displays a deep ruby color with aromas of cherry and spice that follows through to the palate with a nice lingering finish. Picture this paired with a red pasta sauce, pork or game dish or even on its own. From my personal experience, Breaux Vineyards dark chocolate goes quite nicely as a side treat. http://vinespot.blogspot.com/2006/09/weekly-sip-nz-babich-pinot-noir-2005.html

My Notes: The Fratelli blend is inviting and smooth with pleasant fruit and herbaceous aromas and similar flavors on the palate. We paired the Fratelli 2005 with roast beef dinners while tailgating and the marriage went well. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: The aromatic Viognier 2005 had a nice medium to full body, citrus nose and full citrus and sweet oak flavors on the palate. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: The Mondavi Pinot Noir 2005 is medium bodied, fruit forward, and an easy drinking wine. The wine displays a nice dark color (5% Syrah) and soft delectable tannins. It has a distinct varietal nose, given the style, and flavors of ripe cherries, spice and vanilla on the palate. The finish is somewhat short lived, but based on price I consider this fruit friendly wine a good value. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: This Sauvignon Blanc is straw yellow in color, with more emphasis on the yellow. The nose is pleasant with aromas of bright citrus fruit, namely grapefruit. It is smooth, complex with lush citrus flavors framed in faint notes of vanilla and mild oak. I would pair this with a grilled chicken or fish dish in a heartbeat. At $10.99 this is a wine I felt was a good bargain and would definitely buy again. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: Nice, inviting and inexpensive selection with a good bit of personality. Citrus and spiced nose with tropical fruit flavors on the palate. Hints of citrus flavors gently frame this nice sipper. Would certainly recommend for the price. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: Nice sipping dry Rose with notes of strawberry and subtle hints of cherry. Highly aromatic with a very light cranberry tone. Perfect match for a warm day and the price is right at $10 or less. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: Water white to lemon yellow in color, aged 1/2 oak barrel & 1/2 stainless steel for 12 months. Tree fruit flavors, namely apple with honey notes. Very nice, refreshing sipper. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: Dark garnet color, medium bodied, dark fruit with commanding oak overtones. Velvety tannins, slightly bitter after taste. http://myvinespot.com/

My Notes: Semi Sweet, nice citrus flavors of lemon and lime. Great deck or patio sipper. http://myvinespot.com/