Waage1's Wine Log
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WineLog ID:		44740
Name:			Chateau Ste Michelle Austral
Winery:			Chateau Ste Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah, Mouverdre, Grenache
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$29
Bottle Size:		750
UPC:		8858600334
Date Logged:		11/23/2008
My Notes:		VINTAGE
The 2005 harvest tested winemaker’s patience, but ultimately delivered excellent quality fruit.
The growing season started cool, followed by 90+ degree days in July and August.
September brought cool and constant weather, which extended the season, allowing grapes extra time to ripen on the vine and enhance flavor development.
VINEYARDS
90% of the fruit was sourced from the Wahluke Slope, a warm region known for
ripe, jammy reds and complex Rhone based varietals.
Most northern growing area, the Wahluke Slope is bordered on both the west
and the south by the Columbia River and to the north by the Saddle Mountains.
Of all areas that seem to mimic the climate and soils of the Rhone Valley, our
Wahluke Slope does a great job, producing Rhone varietal based wines of strength and complex character.
10% of the fruit came from our Columbia valley Vineyards.
WINEMAKING
Ripe grapes were destemmed, crushed and inoculated with a variety of yeasts for maximum complexity.
Daily gentle pumpovers were used to extract optimal flavor and color and minimize harsh tannins. The pumpovers can vary by block, tank and day of fermentation. Every ferment is tasted every day to evaluate the evolution of the tannins, modify extraction techniques and find the right moment to drain the wine off of its skins.
Aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels.
NOTES ON THE BLEND
Syrah: The fruit driven core of the wine – soft and somewhat jammy, we look for
the higher toned cherry/red berry lots of Syrah to produce this blend.
Mourvedre: This variety lends to a leathery/spicy complexity that complements the fruit driven nature of the other two red varieties in the blend. The tannins of this
variety are understated considering the interest it provides on the nose.
Grenache: The “strawberry splash” of the blend, this variety adds lighter, cherry/strawberry
fruit notes, although the 2005 versions had amazing depth all on their own.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		44739
Name:			Chateau Ste Michelle Orphelin
Winery:			Chateau Ste Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Mourvedre and Grenache
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$29
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8858600234
Date Logged:		11/23/2008
My Notes:		Sourced from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley in eastern Washington state. 
Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. 
Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes. 
Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of vine growth. 
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		43885
Name:			Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel
Winery:			Seghesio Family Vineyards
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$24
Wine Spectator:		93
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2012
Tags:			dry TedSeghesio SB-WS Heff 2008WS100 2008WS100-10
Date Logged:		11/15/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		44587
Name:			Cremant du Jura
Winery:			G.A.E.C Hubert Claelin et Fils Viherons
Region:			Jura, France
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		NV
Price:			$19
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		00000016411
Date Logged:		11/15/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		44471
Name:			Domaine Astruc mouvedre
Winery:			Domaine Astruc
Region:			Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		mouvedre
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/08/2008
My Notes:		Article from Seattle Pi
Wine Pick of the Week: 2007 Domaine Astruc Mourvedre: $10

Wine prices apparently do not follow the fortunes of the financial markets. Even though the economy has been in agony for over a year, and domestic wineries proliferate like condos while Europe is awash in wine, prices remain stubbornly high. Considering the circumstances, there should be more choices when all we want to spend is a $10 bill.

But bargains do exist and surprisingly they most often occur in France, Italy and Spain. In France the most likely place to find a good deal is in the Languedoc region in the south. This is a long, crescent-shaped area to the west of Avignon that hugs the Mediterranean coast. While regions such as Champagne and Bordeaux get all the glory, the Languedoc does all the heavy lifting. Here is where wines have to compete on quality and value without the benefits of pedigree. This is where Domaine Astruc has its vineyards and winery.

Mourvèdre (moor-VED) is an important red varietal that thrives in the sun-drenched vineyards of southern France. Along with syrah and grenache, it is a key blending grape in many Rhone Valley wines such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, offering color, power, fruit and aromatics. But over the past few years it has become increasingly popular as a stand-alone varietal.

I was impressed with the Domaine Astruc mourvedre even before I knew its price. I liked its black-red color, its rich and earthy nose and the texture and weight of the wine on the palate. The wine offers a whole grocery bag full of flavors, ranging from black pepperlike spices to red/black fruits such as berries and plums, and a pleasant earthiness that gives it a certain rustic appeal.

This is a fall red you can match with roasted root vegetables and braised meats, from a simple pot roast to braised lamb shank seasoned with cinnamon, gloves and star anise. It also would be great with smoked meats such as brisket or beef ribs. To find the wine, contact Grape Expectations at 206-763-4632.

-- Richard Kinssies


On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		44470
Name:			Gros-Plant Du Pays Nantais "Sur Lie"
Winery:			Domaine Michel David
Region:			Loire, France
Type:			White Wine
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		00000015353
Date Logged:		11/08/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		44071
Name:			Paul Jaboulet Aine Table du Roy
Winery:			Paul Jaboulet Aine
Region:			Rhône Valley, France
Type:			Red Wine
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8974415400
Date Logged:		10/28/2008

WineLog ID:		44069
Name:			Cave Des Clairmonts Shiraz
Winery:			Cave Des Clairmonts
Region:			Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$19.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		097985116291
Date Logged:		10/28/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		44068
Name:			Chateau Recougne
Winery:			Chateau Recougne
Region:			Bordeaux Superiuer, France
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$14.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		872438801111
Date Logged:		10/28/2008
My Notes:		Picked up on 10/28/08
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		42673
Name:			Chateau ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot
Winery:			Chateau ste. Michelle
Region:			Comlumbia Valley, Washingto, United States
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$29.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		088586688331
Date Logged:		08/17/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		42624
Name:			Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Chateau Ste. Michelle
Region:			Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia River, WA
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750 ML
UPC:		088586667954
Date Logged:		08/17/2008
My Notes:		Horse Heaven Vineyard's gently rolling southern-facing slopes.


Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		42672
Name:			Chateau ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet
Winery:			Chateau ste. Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$29.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8858668685
Date Logged:		08/17/2008
My Notes:		Cabernet from 30 year old vineyard.  100% Cab aged for 21 months in French oak barrels.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40374
Name:			Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling
Winery:			Chateau Ste. Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$25
Wine Spectator:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		08/17/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		A pleasant tasting reisling, I would not turn this wine down.

WineLog ID:		41893
Name:			Hedges Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Winery:			Hedges
Region:			Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2011
Tags:			Cabernet Merlot Syrah 2008
Date Logged:		08/14/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32948
Name:			Seghesio Zinfandel
Winery:			Seghesio
Region:			Sonoma County
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16
Wine Spectator:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2013
Date Logged:		07/09/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		42081
Name:			Faunus Cesanese del Piglio
Winery:			Faunus
Region:			Piglio, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Great Pizza Wine first tasted at Two Amy's in Washington DC

WineLog ID:		42073
Name:			Senorio de P.Pecina Tem
Winery:			Senorio de P.Pecina
Region:			Rioja, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tempranillo
Year/Vintage:		2000
Price:			$19.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8251500002
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		42074
Name:			Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils Pinot Noi
Winery:			Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils
Region:			Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$19.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			earthy
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		38198
Name:			Las Rocas de San Alejandro Ga
Winery:			Las Rocas de San Alejandro
Region:			Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Garnacha
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Wine Advocate:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2011
Date Logged:		07/05/2008

WineLog ID:		42075
Name:			Gimenz Riili Terramedia
Winery:			Gimenz Riili
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$7.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7376000020
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41480
Name:			Torbreck Barossa Valley Woodcutter's Shiraz
Winery:			Torbreck Vintners
Region:			Barossa Valley, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Wine Spectator:		88
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2016
Tags:			gOenophiles gOeno2008ZinSyr
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42076
Name:			Gilbert Cellars Wahluke Slope
Winery:			Gilbert Cellars
Region:			Yakima Valley, Washington
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$19.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		42072
Name:			Travaglini Gattinara Nebbiola
Winery:			Travaglini
Region:			Piedmont, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Nebbiola
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$35.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8678515801
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		5 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42071
Name:			Antichi Vinai Nero
Winery:			Antichi Vinai
Region:			Sicilia, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Nero d'Avola
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$18.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		021389000148
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		37091
Name:			Roots Run Deep Winery Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Roots Run Deep Winery
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$20
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2015
Tags:			dry W2007NVWT organic WimbledonWineCompany
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42065
Name:			Sables d'Azur Côtes de Provence Rosé
Winery:			Sables d'Azur
Region:			Côtes de Provence, France
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$13
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2009
Tags:			dry BV-WS CannonWines BaronGassier
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		33592
Name:			Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
Winery:			Mulderbosch
Region:			South Africa
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$11.99
Bottle Size:		750 ML
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		42070
Name:			Whitehaven Savignon Blanc
Winery:			Whitehaven
Region:			Marlborough, New Zealand
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Savignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$16.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8500001201
Date Logged:		07/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		42050
Name:			Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Winery:			Ghost Block
Region:			Oakville, Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Wine Spectator:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/04/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Recieved on July 3, 2008 from STP.

This wine would go great with a nice lamd dish or a grilled steak

WineLog ID:		42045
Name:			Veuve du Vernay Brut
Winery:			Veuve du Vernay
Region:			Loire Valley, France
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Year/Vintage:		NV
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7786200901
Tags:			Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc
Date Logged:		07/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Great sparkling wine for the value.  Nice to have any day of the week. 

WineLog ID:		42042
Name:			Saintsbury  Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot
Winery:			Saintsbury
Region:			Carneros, Napa Valley, CA
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$14.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		3245896097
Date Logged:		07/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		38458
Name:			Orin Swift The Prisoner
Winery:			Orin Swift Cellars
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Sirah, Charbono, Gre
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$35
Wine Spectator:		91
Bottle Size:		750 ml
When to Drink:		2009
Drink By:		2016
Tags:			dry RedBlend ArtisanWL
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42010
Name:			Tabor
Winery:			Meinhard Forstreiter
Region:			Austria
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Gruner Veltliner
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$30
Wine Spectator:		94
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2010
Drink By:		2017
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42011
Name:			Tabor
Winery:			Meinhard Forstreiter
Region:			Austria
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Gruner Veltliner
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$30
Wine Spectator:		94
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2010
Drink By:		2017
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42009
Name:			L'Ecole 41 Cabernet Sauvgnon
Winery:			L'Ecole 41
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvgnon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$30
Wine Spectator:		89
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2010
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42008
Name:			Whistle Stop Red
Winery:			Snoqualmie
Region:			Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$10
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42007
Name:			La Matiniere
Winery:			Ferraton Pere & Fils
Region:			Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$18
Wine Spectator:		89
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		42006
Name:			Smaragd Troken Wachau Terrassen Domane Wachau 2006
Winery:			Freie Weingartner Wachau
Region:			Wachau, Austria
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Gruner Veltliner
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$22
Wine Spectator:		91
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		07/02/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		41891
Name:			Velt. 1
Winery:			Schloss Halbturn
Region:			Austria
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Grüner Veltliner
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Tags:			empty
Date Logged:		07/01/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		Served this wine with mussels

WineLog ID:		41997
Name:			Pirramimma Shiraz
Winery:			A.c. johnston PTY. LTD.
Region:			McLaren Vale, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$26.99
Wine Spectator:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1500601115
Date Logged:		07/01/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41879
Name:			Champagne J. Dumangin Fils Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Winery:			Champagne J. Dumangin Fils
Region:			Champagne, France
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		NV
Price:			$39
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		41877
Name:			Crutcher Family Cellars Syrah
Winery:			Crutcher Family Cellars
Region:			Washington, USA
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$13
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41875
Name:			Mas Fondreche O'sud
Winery:			Sebastien Vincenti & Didier Robert
Region:			Cotes du Ventoux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		65% Grenache, 35% Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8739600431
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
My Notes:		 
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		25356
Name:			Jean-Luc Colombo Rose de Cote Bleue
Winery:			Jean-Luc Colombo
Region:			Coteaux d'Aix en Provence, France
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		40% Syrah, 40% Mourvedre, 20% Counoise
Year/Vintage:		2005
Tags:			light
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41873
Name:			Castillo de Luzon Crianza
Winery:			Luzon
Region:			Jumilla  Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		mourrvedre, tempernillo
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$10
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7880100002
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		41872
Name:			Abbey Page Chardonnay
Winery:			Abbey Page
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	3

WineLog ID:		41870
Name:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild Pino
Winery:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild
Region:			Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9.7
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8396015016
Tags:			Easy light
Date Logged:		06/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		The wine, a deep red with a violet tint, has a rich, well-developed nose, full of fruit, dominated by black cherry mingled with refined and delicate violet scents.

Round and full on the palate, it combines a well-integrated structure of silky tannins with expressive fruit – wild strawberries, nectarine and vine peach – accompanied by distinct but discreet mineral notes.

The finish, crisp, fresh and flavoursome, admirably expresses the character of Pinot Noir.
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		41783
Name:			Inama Vin Soave
Winery:			Inama Vin Soave
Region:			Soave, Veneto, Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Soave
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		029001000149
Date Logged:		06/14/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41782
Name:			Confrerie Des Vignerons Oisly & Thesee Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Confrerie Des Vignerons Oisly & Thesee
Region:			Val de Loire, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2007
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		378480000016
Date Logged:		06/14/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		41781
Name:			Alamos Torrontes
Winery:			Alamos
Region:			Salta, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Torrontes
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$10.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8904609612
Date Logged:		06/14/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41780
Name:			Patriarche Pere & Fils Bourgogne
Winery:			Patriarche Pere & Fils
Region:			Bourgogne AOC, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11.25
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8288600202
Date Logged:		06/14/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		41311
Name:			Strong Arms Shiraz
Winery:			Strong Arms
Region:			South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		06/14/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		37806
Name:			Avalon
Winery:			Avalon Winery
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		5171800002
Date Logged:		05/21/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41277
Name:			Chateau Marouine
Winery:			Chateau Marouine
Region:			Cotes de Provence, France
Type:			Blush Wine
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8073231291
Date Logged:		05/14/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		29331
Name:			Domaine de Valmoissine Latour Pinot Noir
Winery:			Domaine de Valmoissine, Louis Latour
Region:			France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Price:			$13
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		2686110301
Date Logged:		05/14/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was picked upat Central market

WineLog ID:		41010
Name:			Domaine Lucien Crochet Sancerre
Winery:			Domaine Lucien Crochet
Region:			Sancerre, Loire, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/27/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Had wine at Palisade Restaurant.  I had it paired with Abalone.

WineLog ID:		40998
Name:			Penner Ash
Winery:			Penner Ash
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		click to add a personal note, wine purchase info, gift details...

WineLog ID:		40997
Name:			McCrea Cellars Cuvee Orleans
Winery:			McCrea Cellars
Region:			Yakima Valley, Washington
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		 Syrah, Mouvedre, Viognier
Year/Vintage:		2003
Wine & Spirits:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/26/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40996
Name:			Croft Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winery:			Patricia Green Cellars
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$30
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Tasted a Ray's boathouse in Seattle.  Ihad it with Northwest Salmon with a rubarb gastric. It went well  with the wine. 

The vineyard is considered now a LIVE Certified Organic Vineyard. The wine is not technically organic even though the grapes are organic.  Patricia Green is not a certified organic winery. 

The Pommard clone makes up 65% of the wine and Wadensvil (35%) 
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40993
Name:			castello di verduno Langhe Nebbiolo
Winery:			Castello di Verduno
Region:			verduno, Piemonte, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Nebbiolo
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$19
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		722690000190
Date Logged:		04/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40918
Name:			Chateau Pesquie Les Terrasses
Winery:			Chateau Pesquie
Region:			Cotes du Ventoux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		80% Syrah, 20% Grenache
Year/Vintage:		2003
Wine Advocate:		89
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2007
UPC:		0510916215
Date Logged:		04/20/2008
My Notes:		We recieved this bottle on April 19, 2007 from Christian Moulin on our 1 yr anniversaryof our house.

In 1985, Paul and Edith Chaudière, physiotherapist and speech therapist from Avignon, decided to take a step back and rethink their professional lives, in the hope of returning back to the family tradition of wine making. They decided to realise their dream and took up the family vineyard at Château Pesquié, which used to belong to the illustrious Daudet family from Provence. The first few steps came as quite a challenge for the family who, not having much experience in the field of wine making, then found themselves trying to compete in this little known appellation where almost no independent vinegrowers were left, after the appellation had become dominated by co-operative wineries. Over four years, they painstakingly reconstructed and developed the vineyard, in the hope of bringing it back to its former glory. They ripped out the table-grapes and cherry trees, favouring old vines, and planted Syrah and Grenache varieties. In 1989, after an incredible journey of new experiences, acheivements and some important lessons learnt, the Chaudière and Bastide families decided to create the wine cellar at Château Pesquié. Over the last 15 years, the adventure has continued, with the continued expansion of both the wine cellar and domain at Château Pesquié, resulting in a coveted position as one of the best domains in the appellation. The Chaudière family chose the name "Quintessence" to emphasize the notion of exceptional wines of outstanding quality. Quintessence from Château Pesquié is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, matured for 12 months in oak barrels (60% new wood, 40% old wood). It is a meaty, ample and spicy wine that displays great power and complexity. It is the result of a double selection process from the oldest vines at the vineyard and the very best cuvées from the Domain. 


Tips on service
• Conservation: drinking now
• At its best in: 2007
• To decant: 1 hour
• Serve at 16°


Food and wine matching
Duck breast with figs, duck with vegetables, assortment of cooked game dishes, beef in pepper sauce, grilled veal kidneys, creamy cheeses, Brillat, Savarin, Chaource.


Tasting notes
By Jean Michel Deluc : Master Sommelier
Eye - A ruby coloured wine of good intensity, with tender shades of colour towards the edge of the glass. The wine is bright, limpid and displays good concentration.
Nose - A very fresh nose, with notes of cachou and peppermint. With aeration, it is the varietal notes that come to the fore, where you will find aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, redcurrants and cherries. The wine takes on much more refined characteristics in the finish, with notes of pepper and liquorice.
Palate - The attack on the palate is frank yet supple, with a meaty and fruity texture, followed by a fresher, more refined mineral structure. The tannins are still quite distinct and act to tighten the liquorice finish. The wine quickly gains in strength after being warmed on the palate. Significant length.

Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40761
Name:			Matthews Claret
Winery:			Matthews
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington, Unitde States
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbe
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$19.99
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2015
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Each vintage, winemaker Matthew Loso produces a limited - production, age-worthy blend named the Matthews Red Wine. In the Bordelaise tradition, he also makes a Claret, a wine assembled from declassified lots that do not meet the rigorous quality standards of the Red Wine and styled for more immediate consumption. for the 2004 vintage, none of the available lots met these high standards, so a difficult decision was made, and all 40 barrels of the 2004 Columbia Valley Red Wine were declassified to become the backbone blend of this spectacular wine. Very dark in color with intense fruit extraction and a velvety long finish, a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Syrah

Vineyard
 Hedges, Stillwater Creek, Klipsun & Cold Creek
 
Average Vine Age
 13 years
 
Time In Barrel
 20 months in 50% new French oak and 50% neutral French oak
 
Fining
 Egg white
 
Alcohol
 14.7% alcohol by volume
 
Total Production
 3,028 cases
 


WineLog ID:		40765
Name:			Chateau La Vernede
Winery:			Chateau La Vernede
Region:			Coteaux du Languedoc, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah, Grenache,  Mourvèdre, Carignan
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		3760046340290
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		40763
Name:			Barth Rene Roemerberg  Gewurztraminer
Winery:			Roemerberg
Region:			Alsace, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Gewurztraminer
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$13.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		897448000149
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Gewurztraminer, full-bodied 
and well-structured, is probably the best-known Alsace wine. Its intense bouquet displays rich aromas of fruit, flowers and spices (gewurz = spicy). Powerful and seductive, sometimes slightly sweet, it can often age well.

WineLog ID:		40762
Name:			Heartland Stickleback Red
Winery:			Heartland
Region:			South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$9.99
Wine Advocate:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		9331276000014
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Heartland Stickleback Red 2006
Winemaker: Ben Glaetzer 

Varieties: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Shiraz & 15% Grenache 

Region: South Australia 

2006 Harvest: The 2006 vintage provided us with very favourable growing conditions with a mild Spring encouraging good early season growth. Regular rainfall was experienced in both the Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast Districts. Growers were rewarded with steady growth and ripening conditions through to an early vintage. The shiraz from the Langhorne Creek district in particular produced good concentration of colour and flavour. For Heartland, this meant that we were able to attain fruit of optimum ripeness of flavours and tannins. At this stage of development the 2006 wines are showing intense dark berry fruit. 

Vinification: Each batch was fermented on skins for 5 days before pressing. It underwent Malolactic fermentation in three and four year old oak barrels. All ferments were kept cool to enhance the aromatics and to keep the tannins soft and un-obtrusive. The blend shows attractive, lively berry fruit flavours and a soft, supple palate. 

Tasting notes: A bright ruby red colour with attractive purple hues. A soft, spicy wine displaying aromas of blackcurrants and summer berries with hints of eucalypt and a smooth round palate. 

Alcohol: 14% 

Total Acidity: 6.9g/l 

pH: 3.3 Residual 

Sugar: 2.8g/l 

www.heartlandwines.com.au 



WineLog ID:		40760
Name:			Alvear Palacio Quemado
Winery:			Alvear
Region:			Ribera del Guadiana, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tempranillo
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$12.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Notes:		The Palacio Quemado Crianza 2003 has been made with tempranillo grapes from old vineyards, picked in full maturity and carefully macerated over a long period of time. It was aging during two years before it was in the market, resting for 6 months in new American oak.
Tasting Notes: 
Colour: Dark cherry colour, clean and bright.
Nose: It has an intense aroma, with ripe fruits notes over a mineral background. Excellent varietal character, where the oak is present but very well balanced.
Palate: In the mouth it is rounded, full flavoured, reminiscent of toast and liquorices. Long finish. A wine with a great aging potential.
Analytical Parameters:
- Alcohol (%): 12,7%
- Acidity (g/l tartaric acid): 5,15
- Sugar (g/l): dry
Food Pairing: 
A good partner for BBQ, paella, steak and different kind of cheeses.

Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40759
Name:			Cave de Pomérols, Picpoul de Pinet, Hugues Beaulieu
Winery:			Cave de Pomérols
Region:			Coteaux du Languedoc, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Picpoul Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$8.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7 84585 00068 5
Tags:			value
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		The Estate
Founded in 1932, this Cave Coopérative is located in the top commune of Pomérols, located between the garrigue of Pezenas and the sea dominated by the Mont St Clair in Sete. The co-op has merged with the Cave de Castelmau de Guers. They include 320 members and produce 55,000 hectoliters of wine (600,000 cases).                            

The Vineyard
The members control 1,200 hectares of vineyard land (2,964 acres) of which 330 hectares (815.1 acres) are Picpoul de Pinet. Six communes are entitled to the name Picpoul de Pinet: Florensac, Pomerols, Pinet, Castelnau de Guers, Montagnac, Meze. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sun-light terraces with clay/calcareous soils.

The Wine
Vinification: Skin maceration for a few hours, pneumatic draining and pressing, double cold decanting, temperature controlled fermentation.
100% Picpoul, aka Folle Blanche. Pale yellow color with green tints. Fresh and fine aromas  of grapefruit and exotic fruit. Lime flavors, with typical focusing acidity, are hallmarks of Picpoul. Our best value, this wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally.
Known as “the Muscadet of the South” in France, this is to the Mediterranean coast of France what Albariño is to northwest Spain…the default wine for fresh shellfish & seafood.


On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40758
Name:			Tres Picos Grenache
Winery:			Bodegas Borsao
Region:			Campo de Borja, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Garnacha
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$13.99
Wine Advocate:		91
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		6315912009
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40754
Name:			Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes-Du-Rhone
Winery:			Coudoulet de Beaucastel
Region:			Tavel, Cotes-du-Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Mouvedre,Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$33.95
Bottle Size:		750
UPC:		8941921005
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40753
Name:			Catherine et Claude Marchel Bourgogne
Winery:			Catherine et Claude Marchel
Region:			Bligny-les-Beaune, Cote-d\'Or, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$29.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/13/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40577
Name:			Chateau d'Yquem
Winery:			Chateau d'Yquem
Region:			Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Type:			Dessert Wine
Variety:		Semillion,Sauvigion Blanc
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/06/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40562
Name:			Chateau Buisson-Redon
Winery:			Chateau Buisson-Redon
Region:			Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		9096400105
Date Logged:		04/05/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		40497
Name:			Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim
Winery:			Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Region:			Alsace, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Pinot Gris
Year/Vintage:		2005
Tags:			Elegant
Date Logged:		04/03/2008
My Rating:		5 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40496
Name:			Francois Jobard Meursault en la Barre  Chardonn
Winery:			Francois Jobard Meursault en la Barre
Region:			Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$32
Wine Advocate:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			Elegant
Date Logged:		04/03/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Had this wine at the Water Bar in San Francisco
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		26772
Name:			Pirramimma Shiraz
Winery:			A.c. johnston PTY. LTD.
Region:			McLaren Vale
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$23
Wine Spectator:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			2006ws100
Date Logged:		03/31/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		34336
Name:			Fetish Wines, The Watcher
Winery:			Fetish Wines
Region:			Barossa Valley, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2005
Wine Spectator:		91
Wine Enthusiast:	90
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2007
Drink By:		2015
Tags:			blackberry dark fruit spice smooth
Date Logged:		03/31/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40359
Name:			Domaine de Saint-Antoine Merlot
Winery:			Domaine de Saint-Antoine
Region:			Costières de Nîmes, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8739600443
Date Logged:		03/29/2008
My Notes:		Domaine de Saint-Antoine is owned and run by Jean-Louis Emmanuel and his wife Marlène. Located in the hills southeast of the ancient Roman city of Nîmes, it is in the heart of Costières de Nîmes appellation, on the western edge of the Rhône River. The estate’s 20 hectare of vines are planted on the plateau of rocky limestone soil that was deposited when this area was underneath the Rhône River. The terroir is comparable to that found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a similar growing season and micro-climate. Jean-Louis Emmanuel produces some of the regions juiciest, most satisfying, inexpensive wines. Only the estates oldest vineyard parcels at Saint Antoine are used for the Kacher cuvées. He keeps the yields for these parcels well below what is allowed in the appellation giving his fruit great ripeness. Jean-Louis prefers to de-stem all of his grapes, and he vinifies and ages the Merlot in stainless steel tanks. This helps maintain the primary fruit aromas and flavors found in the wine. After fermentation, he keeps about 20% of the wine in 300 liter new and once-used barrels which, once blended together, provides a soft patina around the bright red-berry fruit. A terrific value, the Saint-Antoine Merlot offers ripe cassis and cherry flavors with soft juicy tannins. 
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		40358
Name:			Louis Perdrier Blanc de Blancs Brut
Winery:			Louis Perdrier
Region:			Cote d'Or,France
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Chenin, Folle Blanche, and Menu Pineau
Price:			$10.5
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		3604000894
Date Logged:		03/29/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Picked this sparkling wine up at the Wineoutlet in Seattle.  To bring along fora trip tothesalish lodge

WineLog ID:		40221
Name:			Yarraman Estate "Rip Snorter"
Winery:			Yarraman Estate
Region:			Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz 60% Cabernet 40%
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2010
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		6093
Name:			Freixenet Brut Cordon Negro
Winery:			Freixenet
Region:			Cava, Spain
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Sparkling Wine
Bottle Size:		1.5l
UPC:		33293003403
Tags:			value
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		great to have around for mimosas and general bubbly for any occasion

WineLog ID:		40210
Name:			Andrew Rich Vintner Croft Vineyard
Winery:			Andrew Rich Vintner
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40209
Name:			J. Christopher  Croft Vineyard
Winery:			J. Christopher
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Picked up in 2007 at Sauvignon Blanc tasting at Patricia Green Cellars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40208
Name:			Barboursville Octagon
Winery:			Barboursville Vineyards
Region:			Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Blend (Red)
Year/Vintage:		2002
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was expensive for the quality. We bought it at the vineyard while exploring Virginia. I do believe this is one of the best tasting wines from Virginia. I rated it 2 out 5 because of Value. 

The tasting room was crowded when we visited the vineyard.

We shared this wine with friends before we moved from Virginia to Washington state.

WineLog ID:		40207
Name:			Domaine du Terme
Winery:			Domaine du Terme
Region:			Gigondas, Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		1999
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Picked up at a wine cave in Gigondas during Christmas of 2000.

WineLog ID:		40206
Name:			Chateau Magnol
Winery:			Chateau Magnol
Region:			Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2001
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40205
Name:			Il Falcone Castel Del Monte
Winery:			Il Falcone
Region:			Puglia, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2000
Price:			$30
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Wine was a gift.  Maiden name of wife.

WineLog ID:		40204
Name:			Chateau Roubine Cuvee de Bargemon
Winery:			Chateau Roubine
Region:			Cotes de Provence, France
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		1999
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was picked up at the vineyard in Provence during the Christmas of 2000.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		8239
Name:			Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Champagne Brut
Winery:			Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Region:			Champagne
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Sparkling Wine
Price:			$44
Wine Spectator:		88
Wine Enthusiast:	88
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40198
Name:			Chateau de Campuget syrah 65%, Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 5%
Winery:			Chateau de Campuget
Region:			Costieres de Nimes, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		syrah 65%, Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 5%
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1208698591
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40197
Name:			Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winery:			Willamette Valley Vineyards
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$24
Wine Enthusiast:	88
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1707107969
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40196
Name:			Willamette Valley Vineyards Founders' Reserve Pin
Winery:			Willamette Valley Vineyards
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$22
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		26199
Name:			Perrin Reserve
Winery:			Perrin
Region:			Cotes du Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Grenache (60%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%), Cinsault (10%)
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$9.9
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		now
UPC:		8941901594
Tags:			smooth fruity spaghetti meatballs
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40195
Name:			Adelsheim Vineyard Rose Pinot Noir
Winery:			Adelsheim Vineyard
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$19
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1166805012
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This wine waspurchased at the vineyard in 2007.  We served this with bean dipandblue cheese spread before dinner on April 19, 2008.

WineLog ID:		40194
Name:			Clos Marie Cuvee Manon
Winery:			Clos Marie
Region:			Coteaux du Languedoc
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$18
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This wine went well with steamed artichokes with a lemon garlic mayo.

WineLog ID:		27359
Name:			Sagelands Columbia Valley Merlot
Winery:			Sagelands
Region:			Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$10.85
UPC:		1813865702
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40191
Name:			Shafer Vineyard Cellars Pinot Noir
Winery:			Shafer Vineyard Cellars
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		1999
Price:			$15
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8829500030
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Notes:		Bought at the Vineyard.  the first Vineyard I have been at with a christmas Tree Shop.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40180
Name:			Patricia Green Cellars Sav
Winery:			Patricia Green Cellars
Region:			Willamette Valley, Oregon
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Savignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Bought this wine after having it at a local restaurant.  The folloing weekend I happened to be near the vineyard and attended an open house
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40179
Name:			Zolo Torrontes
Winery:			Zolo
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Torrontes
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$10.29
Wine Advocate:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7400000106
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This wines went well with a Chicken red coconut curry, and shrimp cooked with lemon grass and thiaflavors
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		40178
Name:			Mas de Guiot Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Winery:			Mas de Guiot
Region:			Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8739600417
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40177
Name:			Mas Rabell Garnacha, Carinera
Winery:			Miguel Torres S.A.
Region:			Spain, Catalunya
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Garnacha, Carinera
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		The wine pairs well with pork which has been marinated with asian spices and soy sauce.

My wife perferred this over the Mas de Guiot.  The main defference is the Mas de Guiot uses Syrah and has moreof an old wold style.

WineLog ID:		40176
Name:			Salneval Albarino
Winery:			Salneval
Region:			Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Albarino
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			9308500001
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40175
Name:			Vina Roniel
Winery:			Cooperative Society Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza
Region:			Ribera del Guadiana, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tinto
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		437000791102
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40174
Name:			Cono Sur Syrah
Winery:			Cono Sur
Region:			Rapel Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8941942703
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		39946
Name:			Viu Manent Malbec
Winery:			Viu Manent
Region:			Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		36679
Name:			Shingleback Shiraz McLaren Vale
Winery:			Shingleback
Region:			McLaren Vale
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$22
Wine Spectator:		91
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2014
UPC:		3916200040
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40162
Name:			Cottonwood Winery Pinot Noir
Winery:			Cottonwood Winery
Region:			Dundee Hills, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$24
Date Logged:		03/21/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Wine needed to be decanted and open for awhile before it should its potential.
On Wishlist?		Yes