Rwilson63's Wine Log
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WineLog ID:		37751
Name:			Vine Cliff Merlot
Winery:			Vine Cliff
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2000
Price:			$30
Wine Spectator:		88
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/07/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		Though I'm not a huge merlot fan, this worked well enough.  Honest berry and spice notes with a long, decent finish.  There's a little weird but not unpleasant currant note that held from star to stop.

WineLog ID:		37687
Name:			Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Appellation Series
Winery:			Rosenblum Cellars
Region:			Paso Robles
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$19
Wine Spectator:		83
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Another leftover brought by guests. Decent, spicy Zinfandel but nothing to write home about.

WineLog ID:		37443
Name:			Clos Du Val Chardonnay
Winery:			Clos Du Val
Region:			Napa Valley Carneros
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2000
Wine Spectator:		88
Date Logged:		12/30/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Oaky, with pear, hazelnut and crisp apple notes.  

WineLog ID:		37409
Name:			Fairview Goats Du Roam
Winery:			Fairview
Region:			South Africa
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Goats Du Roam
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$16
Wine Spectator:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/29/2007
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		Guests brought this over for dinner.  Sharp acidity on the front end, decent blackberry and oaky flavors...not a terrible wine but there are much better out there for the same price point.

WineLog ID:		37157
Name:			Iron Horse Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Iron Horse
Region:			Alexander Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$27
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/25/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		T Bar T Vineyard. Worked well with roast beef on Christmas.  Big, full fruit, maybe a touch too much tannin on the finish, but that could be it showing a little age. 

WineLog ID:		37156
Name:			Belle Glos
Winery:			Belle Glos
Region:			Santa Barbara County
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$40
Wine Enthusiast:	90
Wine Advocate:		95
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2010
Date Logged:		12/25/2007
My Rating:		5 Stars
My Notes:		Rich, deep berry and spice notes up front.  An almost unreal pleasure in the finish.  Nicely balanced, the fruit hits the classic Pinot Noir sweet spot.  Very much a favorite. I previously enjoyed the 2002 vintage and this continues the goodness.
Bottles in Cellar:	3

WineLog ID:		37102
Name:			Saint-Benoit Chat
Winery:			Saint-Benoit
Region:			Rhone
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$26
Wine Advocate:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		There is not unpleasant leathery note under the hot plum and cherry fruit in this nice Rhone.  Parker calls this a 92, but we're slightly underwhelmed.

WineLog ID:		37028
Name:			Tinto Pesquera Tempranillo
Winery:			Tinto Pesquera
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tempranillo
Year/Vintage:		2002
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/20/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Quite nice little Spanish red.  Not big but has a nose.  The finish doesn't sell me but perfectly nice.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		36933
Name:			Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast McDougall Vineyard
Winery:			Dutton Goldfield
Region:			Sonoma
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2001
Wine Spectator:		88
Bottle Size:		750
Date Logged:		12/16/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Really enjoyable. Plum and berry with a soft tannin note that led to a lasting, rewarding finish.

WineLog ID:		36930
Name:			Van Duzer Dijon BlockPinot Noir
Winery:			Van Duzer
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2003
Wine Spectator:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/16/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Huge berry flavors, a soft cherry note, great finish.  A fine example.
Bottles in Cellar:	2