Dezel's Wine Log ----------------------------------------- WineLog ID: 26142 Name: Twisted Oak Calaveras County Viognier Winery: Twisted Oak Region: Calaveras County Type: White Wine Variety: Viognier 100% Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $22 Bottle Size: 750 ml Tags: twistedphilly Date Logged: 12/02/2006 WineLog ID: 26875 Name: Veramar Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Veramar Vineyards Region: Berryville, VIrginia Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $32 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, red wine Date Logged: 11/28/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26622 Name: Dr Franks Salmon Run Label Cabernet Winery: Dr Franks Salmon Run Label Region: FrancFinger Lakes , NY Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2003 Price: $12.99 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Franc Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26621 Name: Willowcroft Vineyards Cabernet Franc Winery: Willowcroft Vineyards Region: Loudoun , Virginia Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $18.57 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26619 Name: Edgewood Cabernet Franc Winery: Edgewood Region: Napa , CA Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2000 Price: $16.99 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Franc Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26618 Name: Clos Pegase Cabernet Franc Winery: Clos Pegase Region: 2004 Northern Napa Valley, CA Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $23 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Franc Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26616 Name: Bridgman Cabernet Franc Winery: Bridgman Region: Yakima Valley , Washington State Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2001 Price: $14.99 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26615 Name: Waterford Vineyards Cabernet Franc Winery: Waterford Vineyards Region: Virginia Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2002 Price: $18 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Franc Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26613 Name: Dom Semellerie Cabernet Franc Winery: Dom Semellerie Region: Chinon Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $10.99 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: Cabernet Franc Date Logged: 11/18/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26350 Name: Twisted Oak Canterbury Viognier Winery: Twisted Oak Region: Calaveras County, California Type: White Wine Variety: Viognier Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $24 Bottle Size: 750 Tags: viognier, california, single vineyard Date Logged: 10/27/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26339 Name: Horton Vineyards Viognier Winery: Horton Vineyards Region: Gordonsville, VA Type: White Wine Variety: Viognier Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $20 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 10/24/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26271 Name: Veritas Cabernet Franc Winery: Veritas Vineyards Region: Afton, Virginia Type: Red Wine Variety: Cabernet Franc Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $15.99 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 10/13/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26160 Name: Babich Pinot Noir Winery: Babich Pinot Noir Region: Marlborough, New Zealand Type: Red Wine Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $15.99 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 10/02/2006 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 WineLog ID: 26159 Name: Fabbioli Cellars Fratelli Winery: Fabbioli Cellars Region: Leesburg, VA Type: Red Wine Variety: Chambourcin, Tannat Year/Vintage: 2005 Bottle Size: 750ml Date Logged: 10/02/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 26158 Name: La Grange Viognier Winery: La grange Region: Haymarket, VA Type: White Wine Variety: Viognier Year/Vintage: 2005 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 10/02/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25917 Name: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Red Blend Winery: Robert Mondavi Region: Central Coast Type: Red Wine Variety: Pinot Noir, Syrah Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $12.99 Bottle Size: 750 When to Drink: now Date Logged: 09/01/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25904 Name: Chateau Coucheroy Graves Blanc Winery: Chateau Coucheroy Region: Graves, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France Type: White Wine Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $11.99 Bottle Size: 750ml Date Logged: 08/28/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25902 Name: Yalumba Viognier Region: South Australia Type: White Wine Variety: Viognier Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $10 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 08/27/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25753 Name: La Vieille Ferme Rose Winery: Cotes Du Ventoux Rose Region: Rhone Valley Vineyards Variety: Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%, Syrah 10% Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $10 Bottle Size: 50ml Date Logged: 08/02/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25715 Name: Mediterranean Chardonnay Winery: Mediterranean Cellars Region: Virginia Variety: Chardonnay Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $16 Bottle Size: 750 Date Logged: 07/25/2006 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/ WineLog ID: 25713 Name: Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Winery: Belle Vallee Cellars Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon Type: Red Wine Variety: Pinot Noir Year/Vintage: 2004 Price: $15 Bottle Size: 750ml Date Logged: 07/25/2006 My Notes: Dark garnet color, medium bodied, dark fruit with commanding oak overtones. Velvety tannins, slightly bitter after taste. http://myvinespot.com/ WineLog ID: 25334 Name: Waterford Seyval Blanc Winery: Waterford Vineyards Region: Virginia Type: White Wine Variety: Seyval Blanc Year/Vintage: 2005 Price: $12 Bottle Size: 375 ML Date Logged: 06/21/2006 My Notes: Semi Sweet, nice citrus flavors of lemon and lime. Great deck or patio sipper. http://myvinespot.com/