Dustinjacobsen's Wine Log
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WineLog ID:		43688
Name:			Canti Merlot Sangiovese
Winery:			Canti
Region:			Sicily, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot Sangiovese
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		10/06/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		got for house warming gift

WineLog ID:		43652
Name:			Spann Vineyards Chardonnay-Viognier
Winery:			Spann Vineyards
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay-Viognier
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		10/06/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://spannvineyards.com/id93.html

59% chardonnay and 41% viognier from Alexander Valley

WineLog ID:		43637
Name:			Bloom Riesling
Winery:			Precept Wine Brands
Region:			Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling Qualitatswein
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$9
Date Logged:		10/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.preceptbrands.com/wines/Bloom.asp

WineLog ID:		43636
Name:			J. Bookwalter Riesling
Winery:			Bookwalter Winery
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16
Date Logged:		10/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		43596
Name:			El Cipres Torrontes
Winery:			El Cipres
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Torrontes
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$8
Date Logged:		10/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		31164
Name:			Red Truck Winery California Red Wine
Winery:			Red Truck Winery
Region:			Sonoma County
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		California Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750
Date Logged:		09/25/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.redtruckwine.com/

WineLog ID:		43379
Name:			de Lorimier Winery Merlot
Winery:			de Lorimier Winery
Region:			Alexander Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		09/24/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		picked up on fall 2008 wine tasting trip. Was on sale about 1/2 off.

Lora wasn't a huge fan

WineLog ID:		43316
Name:			Mingle Red Wine
Winery:			Muse Winery
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Blend (Red)
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		09/19/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat March 2008
http://musewine.com/

WineLog ID:		43300
Name:			Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec Rose
Winery:			Dona Paula Los Cardos
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		Malbec Rose
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$9
Date Logged:		09/18/2008
My Rating:		1 Stars

WineLog ID:		43299
Name:			Wallace Winery Traminette
Winery:			Wallace Winery
Region:			West Branch, IA
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Traminette
Year/Vintage:		NV
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		09/18/2008
My Rating:		1 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wallacewine.com/#/TheWine/OurWine/WhiteWines/Four/

WineLog ID:		43134
Name:			San Lucas Merlot
Winery:			San Lucas
Region:			Maipo Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		1998
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		09/10/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		purchased at a downtown San Francisco wine store while at CTIA Fall 2008

WineLog ID:		43115
Name:			San Simeon PInot Noir
Winery:			San Simeon
Region:			Monterey, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		PInot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		09/09/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		purchased in Del Mar, CA

WineLog ID:		35285
Name:			Cycles Gladiator Central Coast Chardonnay
Winery:			Cycles Gladiator
Region:			Central Coast
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9.99
Date Logged:		09/08/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		got from wine.woot.com as part of a Cycles Gladiator 4 pack: http://wine.woot.com/blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=4840

WineLog ID:		43047
Name:			Masi Veronese Campofiorin
Winery:			Masi
Region:			S'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Corvina Veronese
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$18.99
UPC:		8002062000068
Tags:			earthy
Date Logged:		09/06/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		43044
Name:			Haras Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Haras de Pirque
Region:			Maipo Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		09/06/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat
http://harasdepirque.com/vina/f_harasEleg.html

WineLog ID:		43016
Name:			Parkers Estate Old Vine Street Cabernet
Winery:			Parkers Estate
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16.99
Bottle Size:		750 ml
UPC:		83972800418
Tags:			old vine street
Date Logged:		09/04/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		43017
Name:			Bei Du Rochi Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Bei Du Rochi Ranch
Region:			Sonoma Coast, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		09/04/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		custom made Cellar Rat wine

WineLog ID:		43005
Name:			Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Toasted Head
Region:			North Coast, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		09/02/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		tasted too grape juice like. not much bite for a cab.

WineLog ID:		41839
Name:			Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Rodney Strong
Region:			Sonoma County
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11.49
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		42948
Name:			Alcesti Nero d'Avola
Winery:			Alcesti
Region:			Sicily, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Nero d'Avola
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$8
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat, March 2008

WineLog ID:		42947
Name:			Relax Riesling
Winery:			Schmitt Sohne
Region:			Longuich, Germany
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		42942
Name:			Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco IGT Sicilia
Winery:			Tasca d'Almerita
Region:			Sicily, Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Regaleali Bianco IGT Sicilia
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Wine Spectator:		86
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		42941
Name:			Chateau Des Annereaux Bordeaux
Winery:			Chateau Des Annereaux
Region:			Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$28
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Doug D

WineLog ID:		34088
Name:			Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Winery:			Penfolds
Region:			Magill, South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz Cabernet
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		012354071445
Tags:			AACR2008SD CurelineSUGEN value
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		36869
Name:			Barons De Rothschild Reserve Speciale
Winery:			Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Region:			Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux Blend
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$12.99
Bottle Size:		750 ml
Drink By:		2015
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Matt M

WineLog ID:		42938
Name:			De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			De Martino
Region:			Maipo Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$16
Wine & Spirits:		91
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming from Steve W

WineLog ID:		42937
Name:			Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Raymond Vineyard & Cellar
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$26
Wine Enthusiast:	93
When to Drink:		now
Drink By:		2015
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Tony D

WineLog ID:		25054
Name:			Parker Station Syrah
Winery:			Parker Station
Region:			Santa Barbara County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$15.5
Wine Enthusiast:	87
Bottle Size:		750
UPC:		718038556214
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Mark S

WineLog ID:		42936
Name:			Château Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux Blend
Winery:			Château Paradis Casseuil
Region:			Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2012
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Doug D

WineLog ID:		41007
Name:			Twenty Bench Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Nine North Wine Company
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2010
Drink By:		2105
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Jason W

WineLog ID:		42935
Name:			Sausal Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Sausal
Region:			Alexander Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$30
Date Logged:		08/29/2008
My Notes:		housewarming gift from Steve D

WineLog ID:		42860
Name:			Maipe Torrentes
Winery:			Maipe
Region:			Salta, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Torrentes
Year/Vintage:		2007
Date Logged:		08/26/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		very flowery after taste

WineLog ID:		42857
Name:			Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Tintara
Region:			McLaren Vale, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$17
Date Logged:		08/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		winemaker's notes:
The McLaren Vale region is strongly maritime influenced, with considerable variation in climate between the hill slopes and the sea. The hills produce favorable seasonal rains while the coast brings ripening sunshine softened by cooling breezes.

WineLog ID:		42760
Name:			Le Mas des Flauzieres Cotes du Ventoux
Winery:			Le Mas des Flauzieres
Region:			Mont Ventoux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cotes du Ventoux
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16
Date Logged:		08/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		The vineyard is located on the hillsides of the valley of the Ouveze, on sandy and stoney soils at the foot off the giant Provence: The Mont Ventoux. Grape varities: 65% black Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. This wine is made in a traditional vinification of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, with a short maceration (1 week) at low temperatures in order to get a wine with as much ripe fruit extraction and structure as possible.

WineLog ID:		40627
Name:			Firestone Vineyard Merlot Reserve
Winery:			Firestone Vineyard
Region:			Santa Ynez Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$29
Date Logged:		08/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.firestonewine.com/2003_merlot_reserve.html

Winemaking
The 2003 growing season was blessed with warm, steady temperatures throughout the summer and harvest months, ensuring balanced maturation of flavors and tannins. The grapes were hand picked in mid October. After destemming and light crushing, the must was inoculated with slow-fermenting yeast for balanced extraction. Extended maceration was employed for a total of 28 days of skin contact to refine the tannin profile. The wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, of which 75 percent featured new oak. The final blend included a 10 percent contribution of estate Cabernet Franc for enhanced structure and tannin composition.

WineLog ID:		42035
Name:			Ty Caton Tytanium
Winery:			Ty Caton
Region:			Sonoma Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tytanium
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$49
Date Logged:		08/22/2008

WineLog ID:		34881
Name:			Chateau Souverain Souverain Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Winery:			Chateau Souverain
Region:			Russian River Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$30
Date Logged:		08/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		purchased from wine.woot.com as part of a Chateau Souverain Pinot Noir -Three Pack

http://wine.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=5286

http://wine.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=2386617

WineLog ID:		41802
Name:			Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Chateau Ste Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$15
Wine Spectator:		87
Date Logged:		08/22/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		42739
Name:			Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Winery:			Alexander Valley Vineyards
Region:			Alexander Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Franc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		08/21/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		provided by Angela @ Barkley for tasting. included in her wine club membership

http://aavwine.com

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:		08/10/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		definitely need to decant or let sit out a bit, because it was a bit young.  tasted much better at that point

WineLog ID:		42590
Name:			Gouguenheim Syrah
Winery:			Gouguenheim
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		08/10/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.bodegagouguenheim.com.ar/

WineLog ID:		42542
Name:			Anima Negra Red Blen
Winery:			Anima Negra
Region:			Maillorca, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Red Blend
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$24
Wine Advocate:		91
When to Drink:		now-
Date Logged:		08/08/2008
My Notes:		http://www.annegra.com/

The Wine Advocate (Issue #169: February 28, 2007) awarded this wine 91 points and stated: "Dark ruby-colored, with expressive toasty, smoky, kirsch and raspberry aromas and flavors, on the palate this medium to full-bodied wine is rich yet elegant, nicely layered, and has a long, pure finish. Drink this unique wine over the next 4-6 years."

WineLog ID:		42540
Name:			Trinchero Family Pinot Noir
Winery:			Trinchero Family
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$14
Date Logged:		08/07/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		42538
Name:			Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Cuvée Marie Ragonneau
Winery:			Domaine Charles Audoin
Region:			Burgundy, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$25
Date Logged:		08/07/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		got on closeout at Cellar Rat for $9, online for $19-27

WineLog ID:		42532
Name:			Sacha Lichine Le Coq Rouge
Winery:			Sacha Lichine
Region:			Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Red Blend
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		08/06/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Sacha Lichine is the mastermind behind the concept of Vins Sans Frontieres, where the Old World meets the New in an exciting array of blended wines made both in France and the southern hemisphere.

These wines are designed to appeal to the modern wine consumer in all markets and to spread Lichine's vision that wine should not be worshipped, just enjoyed.

Toast your enjoyment of the wines with the musical suggestions accompanying each bottle.

The Coq Rouge is wonderful with generous helping of vintage Rolling Stones, "I am the little Red Rooster too lazy to crow for days.

http://www.winelegacy.com/ItemDetail.aspx?Item_ID=309


WineLog ID:		42520
Name:			Snoqualmie Vineyards Riesling
Winery:			Snoqualmie Vineyards
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$9
Date Logged:		08/04/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://snoqualmie.com/wines/Columbia/Columbia_Valley_Winemakers_Select_Riesling.cfm

WineLog ID:		42493
Name:			Cavit Collection Merlot
Winery:			Cavit Collection
Region:			Trentino, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$7
Date Logged:		08/02/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		good everyday merlot. good value.

http://www.cavitcollection.com/html/collection_merlot.asp

WineLog ID:		42414
Name:			Chateau Poncharac Bordeaux
Winery:			Chateau Poncharac
Region:			Bordeaux Superiuer, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux Superieur
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		07/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat wine of the week July 21 2008. Tasted a little young, but after some good decanting, tasted much better.

WineLog ID:		42334
Name:			Beringer Third Century Merlot
Winery:			Beringer
Region:			North Coast, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		07/28/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wine.com/V6/Beringer-Third-Century-Merlot-2004/wine/89947/detail.aspx

WineLog ID:		42333
Name:			Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Spellbound
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$17
Date Logged:		07/28/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://spellboundwines.com
vino 100

WineLog ID:		42296
Name:			DeLorimier Merita
Winery:			DeLorimier
Region:			Alexander Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Meritage
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$30
Date Logged:		07/25/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.delorimierwinery.com

via Steve D

Tom Fuchs and Bill McCardell established Mosaic Vineyards just a few years ago when they purchased deLorimier Winery. Fuchs and McCardell hired a very experienced winemaking team to craft their Alexander Valley vintages. In the vineyard, they aim to grow balanced grapes that express the terroir of the land.

WineLog ID:		33816
Name:			Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
Winery:			Smoking Loon
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1744400075
Date Logged:		07/24/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		42234
Name:			Hayman & Hill Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Winery:			Hayman & Hill
Region:			Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		07/19/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		42228
Name:			Chateau La Haute Bordeaux
Winery:			Chateau La Haute
Region:			Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		07/18/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

WineLog ID:		42184
Name:			Tormaresca Neprica
Winery:			Tormaresca
Region:			Puglia, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Neprica
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		07/16/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.tormaresca.it/_Eng/flash_provaen.htm

Cellar Rat 2/08

WineLog ID:		39941
Name:			Meeker Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Meeker
Region:			Mendocino County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2003
Date Logged:		07/10/2008

WineLog ID:		42141
Name:			Haras Estate Chardonnay
Winery:			Haras de Pirque
Region:			Maipo Valley, Chile
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Wine Spectator:		86
Date Logged:		07/10/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.harasdepirque.com
Cellar Rat May 2008

WineLog ID:		42140
Name:			Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape
Winery:			Domaine de la Solitude
Region:			Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Grenache Blend
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$47
Date Logged:		07/09/2008
My Notes:		http://www.domaine-solitude.com/english

WineLog ID:		42127
Name:			Tomàs Cusiné Costers del Segre Vilosell
Winery:			Tomàs Cusiné
Region:			Costers del Segre, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Segre Red Wine - Tempranillo Blend)
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		07/09/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat - was featured at wine tasting in May 2008. large amount of sediment. very earthy .
Vilosell 2004 Costers del Segre Red Wine is a blend of 50 percent Tempranillo ("Ull de Llebre" in Catalan), 26 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 percent Merlot, 9 percent Grenache "Garnatxa") and 5 percent Syrah. It's fermented in tanks but then sees nine months in French oak. 

WineLog ID:		42124
Name:			Luna Benegas Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Libertad Vineyard
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		07/08/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat 04/2008

WineLog ID:		42121
Name:			Domaine de la Solitude Mourvedre Blend
Winery:			Domaine de la Solitude
Region:			Cotes du Rhone, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Mourvedre Blend
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		07/08/2008
My Notes:		Referred by Steve D - 

An excellent wine that probably travels somewhat under the radar is Domaine de laSolitude’s inexpensive Cotes du Rhone, wine made from mostly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre. It is especially strong in 2005 with crunchy black cherry and raspberry fruit intermixed with some herbs, pepper, and garrigue. Spicy, round, and easy to appreciate, it should be drunk over the next several years.

WineLog ID:		42091
Name:			Marco Negri Moscato d'Asti
Winery:			Marco Negri
Region:			Piedmont, Italy
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Moscato d'Asti
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$14
Date Logged:		07/06/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		42048
Name:			Santa Ema Merlot Reserve
Winery:			Santa Ema
Region:			Maipo Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot Reserve
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		07/04/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Solid, with ripe plum and cassis flavors, backed by a layer of vanilla and mocha toast. Slightly firm, but with good weight and length. Drink now.
Match: Beef and summer BBQ

WineLog ID:		5610
Name:			Archipel Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Winery:			Archipel
Region:			Napa and Sonoma Counties
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$27.99
Wine Advocate:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2010
Drink By:		2012
UPC:		74798 18592 6
Tags:			chocolate smoky black cherry currant and plum
Date Logged:		07/04/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		winemaker's notes:
Archipel is the French word for Archipelago, an string of islands rising above the sea, and that meaning is carried over to the sourcing of fruit for the new Archipel wine, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. For this limited production wine, world acclaimed winemaker Pierre Seillan selected only those mountain peak vineyards in Napa and Sonoma that, on a foggy morning, sit above the clouds like a archipelago island sits upon the misty sea.

This wine is the essence of California Mountain fruit expressed with French undertones, epitomizing modern sophistication, both in it’s mountain structure supporting a vibrant fruit profile, as well as it’s contemporary image which appeals to those intrigued by unique wines and progressive thinking. Vibrant black fruit with floral and spice notes. Rich, round, and full bodied.

http://archipelwines.com/flavor_2002.html

WineLog ID:		41797
Name:			The Little Penguin Pinot Noir
Winery:			The Little Penguin
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			fun
Date Logged:		06/21/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		wasn't great. a little thin.

WineLog ID:		41847
Name:			Rockin' R Ranch Syrah
Winery:			Rockin' R Ranch
Region:			Mendocino, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$17
Date Logged:		06/20/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat Wine Merchants co-branded. Wine of the month June, 2008, along with the CR Pinot Noir

WineLog ID:		41846
Name:			Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winery:			Nunes Vineyard
Region:			Russian River Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		06/20/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rate Wine Merchants co-branded. Nunes Vineyard is located in the Russian River Valley  Appellation of Sonoma County near Windsor.

WineLog ID:		40431
Name:			Cono Sur Pinot Noir
Winery:			Cono Sur
Region:			Valle Central, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		06/11/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41647
Name:			Franciscan Merlot
Winery:			Franciscan Oakville Estate
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$24
Date Logged:		06/06/2008
My Notes:		got as birthday gift

WineLog ID:		41595
Name:			Clara Bengas Chardonnay
Winery:			Bodega Benegas
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		06/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat April 2008
Beautiful golden yellow with delicate green reflections. Delicate tropical fruits aromas lead into red apples and pear flavors. Soft and finishing with elegance and balance.
Winemaker is Federico Benegas Lynch, and famous consultant Michel Rolland.

WineLog ID:		41559
Name:			Meeker Vineyard Merlot
Winery:			Meeker Vineyard
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$14
Date Logged:		05/27/2008

WineLog ID:		36871
Name:			Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Robert Mondavi Winery
Region:			USA, California, Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$22
Wine Enthusiast:	91
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		05/27/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41502
Name:			Ravenswood Vinter's Blend California Zinfandel
Winery:			Ravenswood
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2001
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		05/26/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.ravenswoodwine.com/

WineLog ID:		25856
Name:			Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Jacob's Creek
Region:			South East Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2001
Price:			$13
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		05/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		41501
Name:			Clos du Bois Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Winery:			Clos du Bois
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$20
Date Logged:		05/25/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://closdubois.com
One of the most delicate and finicky grapes, Pinot Noir demands special attention. But the results are well worth the effort – seductive, plush, subtle. To fully capture the unique character of this grape, we use traditional Burgundian techniques of small-tank fermentation and aging in heavily toasted oak. That technique preserves the smooth, rich texture and subtle flavors of the grape, producing the aromas of crushed rose petals and rich cherry characteristic of fine Pinot Noir.


WineLog ID:		41442
Name:			Saint Cosme Little James Basket Press
Winery:			Chateau De Saint Cosme
Region:			Rhône, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Little James Basket Press
Price:			$10
Wine Advocate:		87
Date Logged:		05/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Reviews for 2003 Vintage
From the Wine Advocate, #156 (Dec 2004): "Points: 89. The non-vintage Little James is a 100% basket-pressed vin de table that is not permitted to have a vintage designation, even though this example is all from the 2003 vintage. It is produced from a combination of young Grenache vines from the estate, blended with old vine Grenache that Louis Barruol discovered in the Roussillon region. Even with the poor exchange rate between the dollar and the euro, this wine sells for $10 or less. There are 40,000 bottles of this delicious, in-your-face concoction that represents the bottled essence of the sunny south of France. Aromas and flavors of Provencal herbs, pepper, kirsch liqueur, and hint of apricots emerge from this rich, fleshy red. It admirably proves that creative winemaking, good sourcing, and a minimal interventionalistic policy can result in tremendous value. Drink it over the next 1-2 years." © The Wine Advocate

WineLog ID:		41407
Name:			Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago
Winery:			Telmo Rodriguez
Region:			Toro, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Dehesa Gago
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Wine Advocate:		89
Date Logged:		05/19/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat monthly pick

WineLog ID:		41258
Name:			Neyers Merlot
Winery:			Neyers
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$25
Date Logged:		05/13/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, all organically grown on our Conn Valley Ranch. When I tasted this wine recently with a group of trade professionals -- people who make their living tasting and selling wine -- several noticed the lovely cherry component in the aroma and remarked how rare it is to find that characteristic in Merlot today. In France, Merlot producers delight in the presence of what they call Griottes, an elusive wild cherry element that sets a Pomerol or St. Emilion apart from the rest of Bordeaux. Low crop levels are essential to experience it, and careful vinification is necessary to preserve it. Crop levels for our Merlot in 2004 were barely two tons per acre, less than half of the Napa Valley average for the variety. Our organic farming and natural style of winemaking allow for the maximum amount of flavor from the grape to make its way into the bottle. It's simple: organically grown grapes, fermented with natural wild yeast, aged without intervention, and bottled without filtration. Nothing added and nothing taken away. 2,268 cases produced

http://www.neyersvineyards.com

WineLog ID:		41249
Name:			Trittenheimer Altarchen Riesling Kabinett
Winery:			Trittenheimer Altarchen
Region:			Germany
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling Kabinett
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$19
Date Logged:		05/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://tinyurl.com/446emm

WineLog ID:		37713
Name:			Estancia Estate Zinfandel
Winery:			Estancia Estate
Region:			Paso Robles, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		083085301507
Date Logged:		05/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41152
Name:			Two Angels Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Two Angels
Region:			North Coast, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Wine Enthusiast:	91
Date Logged:		05/05/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wine.com/V6/Two-Angels-Sauvignon-Blanc-2006/wine/91360/detail.aspx

WineLog ID:		27375
Name:			Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot
Winery:			Chateau Ste. Michelle
Region:			Washington - Columbia Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$14
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			Merlot
Date Logged:		05/03/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		41073
Name:			Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir
Winery:			Cycles Gladiator
Region:			Central Coast, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		04/30/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.cyclesgladiator.com/cycles/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1006

WineLog ID:		36661
Name:			Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Alexander Valley Vineyards
Region:			Alexander Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$20
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2015
Date Logged:		04/29/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		41012
Name:			Kiona Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
Winery:			Kiona Vineyards
Region:			Washington
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Merlot Blend
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		04/27/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		had at Avenues for lunch with Dave

WineLog ID:		40961
Name:			Caligiore Malbec
Winery:			Caligiore
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		04/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40871
Name:			Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Franciscan
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$25
Date Logged:		04/18/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		had at J Gilberts. went well with steak

http://www.wine.com/V6/Franciscan-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2004/wine/90254/detail.aspx

WineLog ID:		40870
Name:			Trinchero Family Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Trinchero Family Estates
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		04/18/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Had at J Gilberts

WineLog ID:		40869
Name:			Como Sur Cabernet
Winery:			Como Sur
Region:			Valle Central, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		04/18/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Cellar Rat wine of the month, March 2008

WineLog ID:		40743
Name:			Napa Cellars Napa Valley Merlot
Winery:			Napa Cellars
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.napacellars.com/merlot.php

Move south a little in the valley where the San Pablo Bay cools the vineyards in the afternoon and you have perfect Merlot weather. The majority of the Napa Cellars Merlot blend hails from these cooler regions in Napa Valley, such as Oak Knoll and Carneros. 

WineLog ID:		40429
Name:			Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot
Winery:			Rodney Strong Vineyards
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$16
Date Logged:		03/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.rodneystrong.com/rodneystrong/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1012&cat_id=1

To some people, merlot may seem like a new kid on the block. But at Rodney Strong Vineyards we’ve been growing it since the early 1970’s, when Rod Strong first planted merlot in Geyserville, the heart of the Alexander Valley. Today we farm over 100 acres in the Alexander Valley and the northern portion of the Russian River Valley. Together, these areas display the bright, red fruit character of the Russian River with the deep dark fruit flavors and mature tannins of the warmer Alexander Valley.

The 2004 vintage began with an early bud break during an unseasonably warm March, followed by a contrastingly cool April. After a normal May and June, July and the first part of August were on the cool side, but by the end of August, harvest was well underway as a heat spell got ripening going strong and early for most varietals, with all of our merlot in by the 14th of October.We fermented this wine on its skins for an average of eight days, and barrel aged it for twenty-five months in French and American oak barrels.

Plum and blueberry flavors predominate in this soft, rich, mouth filling merlot, and are enhanced by aging in small oak barrels for a toasty, spicy vanilla character, and a lingering berry-cream finish. Drink this satisfying merlot over the next 2 to 4 years.

WineLog ID:		40278
Name:			The Little Penguin Cab
Winery:			The Little Penguin
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$10
Wine Spectator:		88
Date Logged:		03/25/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Plump and generous, a gentle mouthful of sweet blueberry and currant fruit, shaded with hints of mocha and cedar as the finish lingers nicely.

http://www.thelittlepenguin.com

WineLog ID:		40244
Name:			Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Beaulieu Vineyard
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		03/24/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		34023
Name:			Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec
Winery:			Trapiche
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$11.99
Wine Enthusiast:	89
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		089744402547
Date Logged:		03/13/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		38731
Name:			Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			MerryVale Vinyards
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$24.99
Wine Enthusiast:	91
Bottle Size:		750
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2012
Tags:			smoke
Date Logged:		03/10/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39800
Name:			Tango Sur Malbec
Winery:			Tango Sur
Region:			Mendoza Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$8
Date Logged:		03/02/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		32469
Name:			Castle Rock California Cuvee Pinot Noir
Winery:			Castle Rock
Region:			Monteray County, Sonoma, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$17
Bottle Size:		750 ml
UPC:		083837006261
Tags:			Sonoma Castle Rock Pinot Noir California
Date Logged:		03/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		26743
Name:			Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir Chamisal Vineyards
Winery:			Domaine Alfred
Region:			Edna Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$28
Wine Spectator:		93
Tags:			2006ws100
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		26717
Name:			Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Winery:			Kosta Browne Winery
Region:			Russian River Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$38
Wine Spectator:		96
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2006
Drink By:		2012
Tags:			2006ws100 dry
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		26533
Name:			Benton-Lane Pinot Noir
Winery:			Benton Lane
Region:			Willamette Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$22
Wine Spectator:		90
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		78038306962
Tags:			2006ws100 greatdeal
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		26736
Name:			Archery Summit Pinot Noir
Winery:			Archery Summit
Region:			Willamette Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$75
Wine Spectator:		95
Tags:			2006ws100, WS
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		1080
Name:			Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Cakebread
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$60
Wine Spectator:		87
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2007
Drink By:		2014
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		25342
Name:			Bearboat Pinot Noir
Winery:			Bearboat
Region:			Russian River Valley - California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$22
Bottle Size:		750 ml
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		39196
Name:			Madonna Estate Muscat Canelli
Winery:			Madonna Estate
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Muscat Canelli
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$24
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		got on trip to Napa

WineLog ID:		16504
Name:			A to Z Pinot Noir
Winery:			A to Z Wineworks
Region:			Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$12
Bottle Size:		750
UPC:		9293100033
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		39195
Name:			Estancia Pinot Noir
Winery:			Estancia
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$14
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		39194
Name:			Castle Rock Pinot Noir
Winery:			Castle Rock
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39192
Name:			Grayson Cellars Merlot
Winery:			Grayson Cellars
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$10
Wine Enthusiast:	89
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		2004 – Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast December 1, 2005
2004 – #39 on Top 100 Value Wines Wine Enthusiast December 15, 2005

WineLog ID:		39190
Name:			Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Villa Maria
Region:			Marlborough, New Zealand
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$16
Wine Spectator:		91
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39188
Name:			Jacob's Creek Cabernet Merlot
Winery:			Jacob's Creek
Region:			Austrailia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Merlot Blend
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$8
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39186
Name:			Beaujolais Villages Louis Tete
Winery:			Beaujolais Villages
Region:			France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Louis Tete
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		02/25/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		38922
Name:			Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot
Winery:			Robert Mondavi
Region:			Monterey County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
UPC:		086003000421
Date Logged:		02/18/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		38859
Name:			Foris Vineyards Pinot Noir
Winery:			Foris Vineyards
Region:			Illinois River Valley, Oregon
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		02/17/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		35284
Name:			Cycles Gladiator Central Coast Merlot
Winery:			Cycles Gladiator
Region:			Central Coast
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9.99
Date Logged:		02/16/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Lora really liked. One of her favorite Merlots

WineLog ID:		38732
Name:			Rawson's Retreat Merlot
Winery:			Penfolds
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9
Date Logged:		02/13/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		I have had this wine before and it was a 3 star, but it was only average this time.

WineLog ID:		38721
Name:			Chateau ste. Michelle Riesling
Winery:			Chateau ste. Michelle
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		02/12/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		38720
Name:			Crane Lake Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Crane Lake
Region:			Napa Valley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$6
Date Logged:		02/12/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		had a Brie's house in California. Great wine for the value

WineLog ID:		34239
Name:			Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Silver Label Pinot Noir
Winery:			Francis Coppola Diamond Collection
Region:			Monterey County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
UPC:		3995801450
Date Logged:		02/12/2008
My Rating:		1 Stars
My Notes:		Had at Brie's house in California. We got it from Costco.  Maybe stored at the improper temperature or something?  I like the other Coppola wines.

WineLog ID:		38718
Name:			Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Clos du Bois
Region:			Sonoma County, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$19
Date Logged:		02/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		had at Brie's house in California

WineLog ID:		32711
Name:			Estancia Pinot Noir
Winery:			Estancia
Region:			Monterey County
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$13
Date Logged:		01/29/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		38305
Name:			Robert Mondavi Private Selection Riesling
Winery:			Robert Mondavi
Region:			Monterey County, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		01/27/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		38297
Name:			Thorn-Clarke Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut
Winery:			Thorn-Clarke
Region:			South Austrailia
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut
Price:			$19
Date Logged:		01/27/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		tasted at Jan 08 Cellar Rat wine tasting

WineLog ID:		38099
Name:			Las Brisas
Winery:			Rueda
Region:			Rueda, Spain
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$14
Wine Enthusiast:	87
Date Logged:		01/20/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		goes well with seafood

WineLog ID:		38098
Name:			Chateau Larose-Trintaudon Bordeaux blend
Winery:			Chateau Larose-Trintaudon
Region:			Haut-Medoc, Bourdeaux France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux blend
Year/Vintage:		1998
Price:			$18
Wine Advocate:		85
Date Logged:		01/20/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Clean precise wines - more firm than round. Very typical of the Haut Medoc at its very best. Intense, deep, lively color. Ripe tannins. Aromas of wild red fruits. Powerful with remarkable complexity.

WineLog ID:		37923
Name:			Menguante Garnacha
Winery:			Vinedos Y Bodegas Pablo
Region:			Carinena, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Grenache
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		750428207672
Date Logged:		01/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		good value

WineLog ID:		37736
Name:			Silver Ridge Merlot
Winery:			Silver Ridge
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		01/06/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		37735
Name:			Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Pomelo
Region:			California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		01/06/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		too acidic

WineLog ID:		37734
Name:			Basa Rueda Blanco
Winery:			Castilla y Leon
Region:			Rueda, Spain
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Basa
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		01/06/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		37733
Name:			Luzon
Winery:			Finca Luzon
Region:			Jumilla, Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$8
Date Logged:		01/06/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		great value

WineLog ID:		37732
Name:			Blackstone Winery Merlot
Winery:			Blackstone Winery
Region:			Napa, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		81434599151
Date Logged:		01/06/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		one of the best values

WineLog ID:		37247
Name:			Kung Fu Girl Riesling
Winery:			K Vinters
Region:			Columbia Valley, Washington
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/28/2007
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.kvintners.com/wines1.htm

WineLog ID:		37113
Name:			Terre di Talamo Tempo Morellino di Scansano
Winery:			Terre di Talamo
Region:			Siena, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tempo Morellino di Scansano
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$18
Date Logged:		12/24/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante and 5% Cabernet, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for three months in barriques.

WineLog ID:		36982
Name:			Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Blend
Winery:			Bodegas Nieto Senetiner
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Don Nicanor Blend
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$15
Wine Enthusiast:	89
Date Logged:		12/18/2007
My Notes:		http://www.winebow.com/wine_basicinfo.asp?ID=810&producer=700

Decanter - December 2006 - 3 Stars - Recommended - Wines of the Year 2006

Wine Enthusiast - May 2007 - 89 points - Buying Guide

"Starts out a bit woody and toasted, but time allows dark and burly fruit to enter the fray—and the end result is alluring. On the palate, it’s nice and plummy, with chocolate as well. Full-bodied and ripe, this is Mendoza Malbec as we’ve come to know and like it.

WineLog ID:		36981
Name:			Bodegas Nieto Senetiner malbec
Winery:			Bodegas Nieto Senetiner
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		12/18/2007
My Notes:		Bodegas Nieto Senetiner was established in 1888 in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. Nieto is a traditional winery, dedicated to premium wines, and is considered one of the top wineries in the country. Their Malbec Reserva is a deeply-colored powerful red with great concentration of blackberry fruit. Complex flavors of plums, figs and dried fruit, with spicy vanilla character follow and the wine is aged for one year in French oak barrels.

WineLog ID:		36946
Name:			Hayman & Hill Interchange
Winery:			Hayman & Hill
Region:			California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Interchange
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/16/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Grape Variety:
47% Chardonnay
34% Sauvignon Blanc
7% Muscat Canelli
5% Malvasia Bianca
4% Semillon
3% Gewertztraminer

Alcohol: 13.5% 

WineLog ID:		36826
Name:			Hayman & Hill Meritage
Winery:			Hayman & Hill
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Meritage
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		12/11/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		25556
Name:			Ecco Domani Merlot
Winery:			Ecco Domani
Region:			Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$10
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		085000008423
Date Logged:		12/11/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		36786
Name:			Triebaumer Red Table
Winery:			Triebaumer
Region:			Austria
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Red Table Wine
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/09/2007
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.triebaumer.at/en/weine_rot_klassisch.html#

Grape Varieties: 88% Zweigelt, 8% St.Laurent. 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Very versatile food companion – above all accompanying party small talk! Together with  home-made ham sandwiches, retro-snacks à la cheese picks, filled eggs etc….. To match powerful soups made of cabbage, beans or even pot barley. Why not the usual pizza if it has to go fast. Smoked pork and a powerful Brettljause (cold meat dishes) like to be seduced by the TRIE.

WineLog ID:		30322
Name:			St Suprey Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			St Suprey
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2001
Price:			$25.99
Bottle Size:		750
UPC:		0 40951 17511 2
Date Logged:		11/29/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		33972
Name:			Ballentine Vineyards Merlot
Winery:			Ballentine Vineyards
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2002
Price:			$25
Wine Enthusiast:	92
Wine & Spirits:		92
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/14/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.ballentinevineyards.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=productdetail&product_id=127

Top 12 Merlots of the Year "Wine & Spirits Magazine" 

WineLog ID:		25185
Name:			Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Blackstone Winery
Region:			Monterey
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$11.99
Bottle Size:		750 mL
Tags:			full-bodied dark-cherry firm-tanins plum berries
Date Logged:		11/14/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		33627
Name:			Azienda Agricola Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti
Winery:			Azienda Agricola Paolo Saracco
Region:			Castigilone Tinella Italy
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Moscato d'Asti
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$16
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/28/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wine.com/V6/Saracco-Moscato-d'Asti-2006/wine/89619/detail.aspx?cid=CA_GoogleBase_89619

WineLog ID:		33626
Name:			Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
Winery:			Ecco Domani
Region:			Tipica, Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Pinot Grigio
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$11
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		085000008454
Date Logged:		10/28/2007
My Rating:		1 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wine.com/V6/Ecco-Domani-Pinot-Grigio-2006/wine/90961/detail.aspx?cid=CA_GoogleBase_90961


WineLog ID:		32749
Name:			Blackstone Winery Chardonnay
Winery:			Blackstone Winery
Region:			Monterey County, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$8
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		081434000590
Date Logged:		10/02/2007
My Rating:		2 Stars

WineLog ID:		32661
Name:			Rozet Vineyards Los Robles Viejos
Winery:			Rozet Vineyards
Region:			Berkley, California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Los Robles Viejos
Year/Vintage:		2001
Price:			$25
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			CellarRat
Date Logged:		09/25/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		2001 Los Robles Viejos is a Rhone style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Counoise. As far as I can tell, the term 'los viejos' or "the old ones" refers to a mexican folk dance and also may be the title of a Diego Rivera painting (the only reference I found to the painting was in Spanish, which I don't speak). The wine is a dark ruby red, silky in texture and the taste lasts long on the tongue. Mildy tannic and sweetly herbaceous with a peppery edge. This is an elegant wine that stands well on it's own -

WineLog ID:		32649
Name:			Regaleali Nero d'Avola
Winery:			Regaleali
Region:			Sicily, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Nero d'Avola
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		098709274907
Tags:			Italian Sicily CellarRat
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.wine.com/V6/Regaleali-Rosso-2004/wine/88135/detail.aspx

WineLog ID:		32648
Name:			Jacob's Creek Merlot
Winery:			Jacob's Creek
Region:			South Eastern Austrailia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		080432343074
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		also had 2/14/2008

WineLog ID:		8037
Name:			Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
Winery:			Villalta,Trento Italy
Region:			Northeast
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		White Wine
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		85000008430
Tags:			new wine
Date Logged:		08/10/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		30992
Name:			Rawson's Retreat from Penfolds Merlot
Winery:			Penfolds
Region:			South Eastern Austrailia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		1235407109
Date Logged:		08/10/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		great Merlot on a budget.
from bottle: Full flavored, with intense, plummy fruit and a long, rich finish, this delicious wine will reward early drinking with pasta, barbecues and soft cheeses

WineLog ID:		30162
Name:			Moscato Giallo
Winery:			Gairhof
Type:			Dessert Wine
Price:			$17
Tags:			CellarRat
Date Logged:		07/01/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		30161
Name:			Muscat Canelli
Winery:			Eberle
Region:			Napa
Type:			Dessert Wine
Variety:		Muscat Canelli
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			CellarRat featured
Date Logged:		07/01/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		30159
Name:			Castillo de Almansa
Winery:			Bodegas Piqueras
Region:			DO Almansa
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Garnacha Tintorera
Year/Vintage:		2005
Wine Enthusiast:	86
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		8414837919545
Tags:			CellarRat June 2007
Date Logged:		06/30/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		http://www.winebow.com/wine_det.asp?ID=768

http://www.winebow.com/wine_basicinfo.asp?ID=768&producer=787