Pbrown5580's Wine Log
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WineLog ID:		41621
Name:			Peller Estates Chenin Blanc-Vidal
Winery:			Peller Estates
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chenin Blanc-Vidal
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41620
Name:			Channybearup Wines Unwooded Chardonnay
Winery:			Channybearup Wines
Region:			Pemberton, Western Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Unwooded Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41619
Name:			Domaine de Berlande Merlot
Winery:			Jacques & Francois Lurton
Region:			Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41618
Name:			20 Bees Riesling
Winery:			20 Bees
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		874537000105
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41617
Name:			Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay
Winery:			Sonoma Vineyards
Region:			Sonoma County
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$22
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Great wine, definitely a good smooth Chardonnay from Sonoma.

WineLog ID:		41616
Name:			Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Franc/Sauvignon
Winery:			Jackson-Triggs
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Franc/Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$11
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This bottle was a deal, so we bought more of it...plus it was great taste for the money.

WineLog ID:		41615
Name:			Niagara College Teaching Winery Traminer-Riesling
Winery:			Niagara College Teaching Winery
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Traminer-Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		06/03/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		36171
Name:			Rodney Strong Sonoma County Chardonnay
Winery:			Rodney Strong
Region:			Sonoma Valley
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$15
Date Logged:		05/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was good, not our usual type of Sonoma Cty Chardonnay - but nothing to complain about - perhaps a little tart for our taste.

WineLog ID:		33204
Name:			Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot
Winery:			Sterling Vineyards
Region:			Napa Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2003
Price:			$22
Bottle Size:		750
Drink By:		2014
Date Logged:		05/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was a great bottle of wine, $19.95 at meijer in Grand Haven, MI.

WineLog ID:		41273
Name:			NCT Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Niagara College Teaching Winery
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		05/14/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was a good bottle of wine - better than expected - definitely NOT a home-brew operation.

WineLog ID:		41129
Name:			Cline Syrah
Winery:			Cline Cellars
Region:			Sonoma County
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Syrah
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$10
Date Logged:		05/04/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Great warm berry and strong pepper taste - and excellent value.
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		37888
Name:			Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay
Winery:			Lindemans
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2007
Date Logged:		05/04/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		41128
Name:			Duque De Viseu Vinho Tinto
Winery:			Sogrape Vinhos
Region:			Portugal-Dao
Type:			Red Wine
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$12
Date Logged:		05/04/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Fantastic value & taste.
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		41096
Name:			Wild Horse Winery Shiraz
Winery:			Wild Horse Winery
Region:			West Coast, BC
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		05/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40946
Name:			Ernest & Julio Gallo White Zinfandel
Winery:			Ernest & Julio Gallo
Region:			California
Type:			Blush Wine
Variety:		White Zinfandel
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		04/21/2008
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		This seemed very sweet - we don't drink this much and it may take some getting used to.  Will try others and compare.

WineLog ID:		40908
Name:			Leaping Horse Vineyards Chardonnay
Winery:			Leaping Horse Vineyards
Region:			Lodi, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		04/20/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This is the wine with the funny looking horse being ridden by the bandit with the pencil thin mustache.

WineLog ID:		40731
Name:			Coyote's Run Uno
Winery:			Coyote's Run
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Unoaked Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Notes:		Cara & Scott like this.

WineLog ID:		40730
Name:			Long Flat Cabernet Shiraz
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Gift from Joanne & Dave

WineLog ID:		40729
Name:			RH Phillips Winery Night Harvest Chardonnay
Winery:			RH Phillips Winery
Region:			Woodbridge, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Beth really likes this, get it again.   A lot like Echelon she says.

WineLog ID:		40728
Name:			Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Merlot
Winery:			Concha y Toro
Region:			Central Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Notes:		Gift from Eldon.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40727
Name:			Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
Winery:			Fonterutoli
Region:			Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Chianti Classico
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Gift from Cara & Scott.  Had this with steak and caramelized onions.  Very, very good.

WineLog ID:		40726
Name:			Lamborghini Trescone
Winery:			Lamborghini
Region:			Umbria, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Trescone
Year/Vintage:		2003
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Notes:		Gift from Eldon.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		39044
Name:			Bouchard Aine & Fils Pinot Noir
Winery:			Bouchard Aine & Fils
Region:			Bourgogne AOC, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$9.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		28926
Name:			Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Winery:			Penfolds
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz, Cabernet
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

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:			$7.69
Wine Advocate:		91
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2022
UPC:		012354071445
Tags:			AACR2008SD CurelineSUGEN value
Date Logged:		04/12/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40618
Name:			Chateau Saint Germain Bordeaux Superieur
Winery:			Chateau Saint Germain
Region:			Bordeaux, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux Superieur
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		04/07/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was very tasty, not so much refreshing as nurturing.  Lots of body, but not grapy.  You want a strainer on this, as there will be sediment in your glass.

WineLog ID:		40450
Name:			Stamp of Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Hardys
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/31/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40409
Name:			Painted Turtle Cellars Shiraz
Winery:			Painted Turtle Cellars
Region:			British Columbia / Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Date Logged:		03/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40408
Name:			Pisse-Dru Beaujolais
Winery:			Noemie Vernaux
Region:			Beaujolais, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Beaujolais
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40407
Name:			Lindemans Cawarra Semillion Chardonnay
Winery:			Lindemans
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Semillion Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40406
Name:			Lulu B. Pinot Noir
Winery:			Lulu B.
Region:			France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		03/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40216
Name:			Toasted Head Chardonnay
Winery:			Toasted Head
Region:			Woodbridge, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$12
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		40215
Name:			Lulu B. Chardonnay
Winery:			Lulu B.
Region:			France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40165
Name:			Beaujolais-Villages
Winery:			Georges Duboeuf
Region:			Beaujolais, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Beaujolais-Villages
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/22/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Beth likes this, good just to drink.

WineLog ID:		40111
Name:			Chateau Cotelier Shiraz
Winery:			Chateau Cotelier
Region:			Costieres de Nimes, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz Blend
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		03/16/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40110
Name:			Okanagan Vineyards Cabernet Shiraz
Winery:			Okanagan Vineyards
Region:			Okanagan Valley, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2005
Date Logged:		03/16/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40063
Name:			Yvon Mau Colombard Chardonnay
Winery:			Yvon Mau
Region:			Cotes de Gascogne, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Colombard Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/15/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		40062
Name:			Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Wolf Blass
Region:			South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		03/15/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		40060
Name:			Citra Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Winery:			Citra
Region:			Abruzzo
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/15/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39735
Name:			Farnese Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Winery:			Farnese
Region:			Abruzzo, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$7.5
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		03/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Another LCBO bargain.  Good bottle, low cost, excellent value.

WineLog ID:		39734
Name:			Citra Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Winery:			Citra
Region:			Abruzzo, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$7.5
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			Let it sit awhile
Date Logged:		03/01/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Easy drinking, good for a refreshing and nourishing glass of wine with dinner.

WineLog ID:		39713
Name:			Louis Latour Chardonnay
Winery:			Louis Latour
Region:			Bourgogne, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/28/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Great example of French Chardonnay...definitely worth picking up again.

WineLog ID:		39712
Name:			Farnese Sangiovese Daunia
Winery:			Farnese
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Sangiovese Daunia
Price:			$7.5
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/28/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was in the 500 best value wines at the LCBO.  Under $8 CDN, and excellent.  What a secret surprise this bottle was.  This may become the house wine.

WineLog ID:		39106
Name:			Bolla Valpolicella
Winery:			Bolla
Region:			Veneto
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Valpolicella
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		02/23/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		great with lasagna, caesar and garlic bread and on its own after dinner. 

WineLog ID:		39105
Name:			Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico
Winery:			Masi Agricola S.P.A.
Region:			Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Ital
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Valpolicella
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		02/23/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		39045
Name:			Stefania Pepe Cuore Di Vino
Winery:			Stefania Pepe
Region:			Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Year/Vintage:		2000
Date Logged:		02/21/2008
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		38919
Name:			Vineland Estates Winery Dry
Winery:			Vineland Estates Winery
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Dry Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/18/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		25536
Name:			Ruffino Orvieto Classico
Winery:			Ruffino
Region:			Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Orvieto
Year/Vintage:		2007
Price:			$11
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/15/2008
My Notes:		This was a good bottle along with Hawaiian  Pizza.  

WineLog ID:		31062
Name:			Masi Campofiorin
Winery:			Masi
Region:			Verona, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/11/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		38473
Name:			Mezzo Mondo Negroamaro Rosso Salento
Winery:			MGM Mondo del Vino
Region:			Puglia, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Negroamaro
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/02/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		I have a bottle similar to this stored in the cellar (2005 Vintage)...have no idea what it was worth.  Found THIS bottle in the LCBO for $8.  Worth trying on a whim, this tasted great.  I'll keep the other bottle for fun and if it turns out to get better over time, fantastic.

WineLog ID:		38472
Name:			Vina Caliterra Merlot
Winery:			Vina Caliterra
Region:			Valle de Colchagua, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		02/02/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was a tasty, basic merlot.

WineLog ID:		38369
Name:			Vina Santa Carolina Chardonnay
Winery:			Vina Santa Carolina
Region:			Valle de Casablanca, Chile
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/30/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Reminded Beth and I of Central Coast Californian chardonnay.

WineLog ID:		38293
Name:			Willm Reserve Riesling
Winery:			Willm
Region:			Alsace, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/27/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was a good and enjoyable Reisling.  Try it again on its own.

WineLog ID:		38292
Name:			Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:			Stoneleigh
Region:			New Zealand
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2007
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/27/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		37648
Name:			Casa Lapostolle Merlot
Winery:			Casa Lapostolle
Region:			Cuvee Alexandre
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Price:			$19
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2008
Date Logged:		01/26/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		38059
Name:			Funky Llama
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2007
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/18/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Refreshing compared to North American chardonnay, not buttery, not fruity..clean taste.

WineLog ID:		37924
Name:			Casillero del Diablo Shiraz
Winery:			Concha y Toro
Region:			Central Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		01/13/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Great with teak, and Beth loves all Shiraz...so a good wine any night.

WineLog ID:		37691
Name:			Argento Malbec
Winery:			Argento
Region:			Mendoza, Argentina
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Malbec
Year/Vintage:		2007
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		7794450008800
Date Logged:		01/05/2008
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Tasty, first Malbec I've had...will try again.

WineLog ID:		37505
Name:			Gray Monk Latitude 50 Red
Winery:			Gray Monk
Region:			Okanagan Valley
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Red
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		778829125142
Date Logged:		01/01/2008
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This is a great red blend...and a treat for Ontario wine drinkers when it shows up here.

WineLog ID:		37373
Name:			Peller Estates Heritage Series Merlot
Winery:			Peller Estates
Region:			Kelowna, BC
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		048162007130
Date Logged:		12/29/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		My brother-in-law brought this wine from Western Canada for me for Christmas...it was really good, robust and flavourful, excellent with burgers!

WineLog ID:		36676
Name:			20 Bees Chardonnay
Winery:			20 Bees
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was OK, but not special.

WineLog ID:		36675
Name:			St. David's Bench Droit Gamay Noir
Winery:			Chateau des Charmes
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Droit Gamay Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		36674
Name:			20 Bees Cabernet Franc
Winery:			20 Bees
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Franc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was OK, but not out-standing in anyway.

WineLog ID:		36673
Name:			Showcase Glenlake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Hillebrand Estates
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2002
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Notes:		Don't know what this tastes like...gave it to my parents for Christmas.

WineLog ID:		36672
Name:			Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Merlot
Winery:			Inniskillin
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was a really good bottle of wine.  Only available online or at Inniskillin vineyard.

WineLog ID:		36671
Name:			Inniskillin Montague Estate Chardonnay
Winery:			Inniskillin
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007

WineLog ID:		36670
Name:			Trius Vidal
Winery:			Trius
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Dessert Wine
Variety:		Vidal, Icewine
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		375ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		36669
Name:			Trius Red
Winery:			Trius
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Red
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/06/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		We had this on a vacation break over a couple of nights.  Good enough on its own, good with pizza too.

WineLog ID:		36476
Name:			Strewn Two Vines
Winery:			Strewn
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/03/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was good, but seemed musty...we tried new glasses and this made it better (shame on us for glasses not quite perfect), but still didn't live up to expectations.  try again.

WineLog ID:		36468
Name:			Jackson-Triggs  Proprietor's Grand Reserve Meritage
Winery:			Jackson-Triggs
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Meritage
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/03/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was good at the winery, but wasn't appreciated with roast chicken.   Keep an eye out for it and try it again.

WineLog ID:		36444
Name:			Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut
Winery:			Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Region:			Reims, France
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Brut
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/03/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was worth every cent, thanks to Cara and Scott who brought this over.

WineLog ID:		35972
Name:			Two Hands Gnarly Dudes
Winery:			Two Hands
Region:			Barossa Valley, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		12/02/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This didn't make it to Nov 30, 2008...we were tempted one night, and it was consumed on the spot.  Very rich, almost too plummy...but good.

WineLog ID:		34072
Name:			The Little Penguin Shiraz
Winery:			The Little Penguin
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/18/2007
My Rating:		5 Stars
My Notes:		Great with steak, potatoes, brussel's sprouts.  Enjoyed so much almost bypassed using a glass.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		34061
Name:			Mad Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Winery:			Mad Fish
Region:			Western Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/18/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was light and tangy...good...but not best match with Thai.

Have to try it again.

WineLog ID:		33998
Name:			Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay
Winery:			Lindemans
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/15/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was a good chardonnay, but not up to our favourites from central coast CA.

WineLog ID:		33775
Name:			Yellow Tail Bubbles
Winery:			Yellow Tail (Casella Wines)
Region:			Australia
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Sparkling Wine
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Served this at the girls 1st B-day.  Enjoyed by everyone...get again.
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		33774
Name:			Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux
Winery:			Chateau Timberlay
Region:			Bordeaux
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was one of the better Bordeaux wines we've had.  Very warm, flavoured like cherries.  Excellent with a prime rib steak.

WineLog ID:		33769
Name:			Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz
Winery:			Wolf Blass
Region:			McLaren Vale, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Grey Label Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2013
Drink By:		2015
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		31374
Name:			Yellow Label Riesling
Winery:			Wolf Blass
Region:			South Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		We enjoyed this wine with a simple meal of pasta with pesto sauce...worked just fine for us.  Refreshing, mild taste.  Also quenched thirst wonderfully....with potato chips.

WineLog ID:		33768
Name:			Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot
Winery:			Penfolds
Region:			South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars

WineLog ID:		33767
Name:			Yellow Label Chardonnay
Winery:			Wolf Blass
Region:			South Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		11/03/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Tasty, a little tart, but smooth.

WineLog ID:		33542
Name:			J. Calvet Bordeaux
Winery:			J. Calvet
Region:			Saint-Emilion
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/24/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This wine was great, good with borscht, spaghetti and Ruben sandwiches.  It would probably go well with anything.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		33459
Name:			Strewn Chardonnay
Winery:			Strewn
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/21/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		33437
Name:			Trius Brut
Winery:			Trius
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Brut
Date Logged:		10/21/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was crisp and slightly sweet.  Very good with BBQ shrimp.

WineLog ID:		33217
Name:			Lindemans Cawarra
Winery:			Lindemans
Region:			South Eastern Austrailia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz Cabernet
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		1500ml
Date Logged:		10/16/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was the red wine of the week...and didn't make it o the end of the week.  Good with jambalaya, pizza, calzone and just sipping.  Would buy this anytime.

WineLog ID:		32980
Name:			Cave Spring Riesling
Winery:			Cave Spring
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2016
Date Logged:		10/10/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	2

WineLog ID:		32979
Name:			Cave Spring Cabernet Merlot
Winery:			Cave Spring
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/10/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This has been the house wine of the week.  It has been great with spaghetti and surprise guests for chocolate cake.

WineLog ID:		32978
Name:			Clos De Malte Bordeaux
Winery:			Clos De Malte
Region:			France - Bordeaux - Pomerol
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2010
Drink By:		2025
Date Logged:		10/10/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32977
Name:			Chateau Haut-Batailley Bordeaux
Winery:			Chateau Haut-Batailley
Region:			Pauillac, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		1998
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/10/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32976
Name:			Echelon Chardonnay
Winery:			Echelon
Region:			Central Coast, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2004
Price:			$8.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		10/10/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32717
Name:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild Bordeaux
Winery:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild
Region:			Bordeaux AOC, France
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Bordeaux
Year/Vintage:		2006
Date Logged:		09/30/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was reaaly good with pizza one night, and salmon on another.  It refreshed and nourished on both occasions.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		32646
Name:			Castillo de Almansa Tempranillo
Winery:			Castillo de Almansa
Region:			Almansa D.O.,Spain
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Tempranillo
Year/Vintage:		2003
Bottle Size:		750l
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was a great wine with cheese, crackers and olive tapenade.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		32638
Name:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild Chardonnay
Winery:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild
Region:			Vin de pays d'oc
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Good general bottle of French Chardonnay.

WineLog ID:		29934
Name:			Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Winery:			Vina Concha y Toro
Region:			Central Valley, Chile
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$7.99
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			red_meat herbs cheese black_cherry cassis mocha dark_chocolate smooth
Date Logged:		09/23/2007

WineLog ID:		32633
Name:			Stonehaven Riesling
Winery:			Stonehaven
Region:			South Australia
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2010
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32632
Name:			Lamberti Santepietre Pinot Grigio
Winery:			Lamberti
Region:			Delle Venezie Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Santepietre Pinot Grigio
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was very light, and quickly disappeared beside salmon and rice.

WineLog ID:		27403
Name:			Bin 40 Merlot
Winery:			Lindemans
Region:			South Eastern Austrailia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750
Tags:			merlot red australia
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		We had this as our house wine and found it went well with everything that came off of the barbeque.  It was hard to keep it for a whole week.

WineLog ID:		32631
Name:			Elderton Shiraz
Winery:			Elderton
Region:			Barossa Valley, Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Drink By:		2016
Date Logged:		09/23/2007
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		32604
Name:			Hillebrand Unoaked Chardonnay
Winery:			Hillebrand
Region:			Niagara on the Lake, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Unoaked Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/19/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Good wine, easy drinking all on it's own.

WineLog ID:		32600
Name:			Jackson-Triggs Dry Riesling
Winery:			Jackson-Triggs
Region:			Niagara Falls
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Dry Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/18/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was good 2 nights in a row.  Last night with seasoned catfish and rice, and tonight with pork tenderloin and bread stuffing.  Good wine for good meals.  Bottle stored well overnight.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		32490
Name:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir
Winery:			Baron Philippe De Rothschild
Region:			Pays d'Oc, France
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Pinot Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
When to Drink:		750m
Date Logged:		09/17/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Had with steak, broccoli & potato salad.

WineLog ID:		32463
Name:			Jackson - Triggs Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Winery:			Jackson - Triggs
Region:			Niagara Falls
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Bottle Size:		1500ml
Date Logged:		09/16/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		This was a good wine with burgers and company.

WineLog ID:		32462
Name:			Chateau des Charmes Unoaked Chardonnay
Winery:			Chateau des Charmes
Region:			Niagara on the Lake, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Unoaked Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/16/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Dinner with reheated chicken curry and rice...went just fine.

WineLog ID:		32416
Name:			Chateau des Charmes Cabernet
Winery:			Chateau des Charmes
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			VQA
Date Logged:		09/13/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was really good, and even went well with $0.99 steak!
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31394
Name:			Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Wolf Blass
Region:			South Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		1500ml
Date Logged:		09/03/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		This was tasty and enjoyable just sipping through with family after dinner over a boardgame.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31393
Name:			Villa Canlungo Pinot
Winery:			Villa Canlungo
Region:			Friuli Isonzo
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Pinot Grigio
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/03/2007

WineLog ID:		31366
Name:			20 Bees Baco Noir
Winery:			20 Bees
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Baco Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2011
Drink By:		2016
Date Logged:		09/01/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Had this with frozen pizza, spinach salad.    Tasty, but not remarkable.

WineLog ID:		28200
Name:			Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay
Winery:			Sterling Vintner
Region:			Monterey County, California
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2005
Tags:			ws
Date Logged:		09/01/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Had this in celebration of the girl's 1st birthday...a great central coast chardonnay.  Buttery but not flat.

WineLog ID:		31364
Name:			Henkell Trocken
Winery:			Henkell
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Trocken
Bottle Size:		375ml
Date Logged:		09/01/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Beth likes this, you can get it again.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31362
Name:			Giovello Pinot Grigio
Winery:			Giovello
Region:			Delle Venezie Italy
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Pinot Grigio
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/01/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Regular bottle of PG, drank well with a summer dinner.

WineLog ID:		29708
Name:			Two Oceans
Winery:			Two Oceans
Region:			South Africa
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		09/01/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31309
Name:			Vineland Estates Winery Semi-Dry Riesling
Winery:			Vineland Estates Winery
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Semi-Dry Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		08/28/2007
My Rating:		2 Stars
My Notes:		Had this with salmon, corn, sweet potato.  Not enjoyable.

WineLog ID:		29906
Name:			Yellow Tail Merlot
Winery:			Yellow Tail
Region:			Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Merlot
Year/Vintage:		2006
Price:			$8
Bottle Size:		750 ml
Date Logged:		08/26/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		28685
Name:			Freixenet Cava Brut
Winery:			Freixenet
Region:			Spain, Catalunya, Cava
Type:			Sparkling Wine
Variety:		Cava
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		31133
Name:			Pelee Island Winery Baco Noir
Winery:			Pelee Island Winery
Region:			Canada - Pelee Island
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Baco Noir
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			VQA
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Good with spaghetti...try it again.

WineLog ID:		31132
Name:			20 Bees Unoaked Chardonnay
Winery:			20 Bees
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Unoaked Chardonnay
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		good with grilled chicken, corn & vegetables.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31131
Name:			Pelee Island Winery Shiraz Cabernet
Winery:			Pelee Island Winery
Region:			Canada - Pelee Island
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz, Cabernet
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Tried with ribs, and was unexciting.  Leftover wine with a pizza was very tasty.

WineLog ID:		31130
Name:			Kittling Ridge Foch Baco
Winery:			Kittling Ridge
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Foch Baco
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			VQA
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars
My Notes:		Tried with steak, fried onions and potatoes, side of corn.  good but not special.

WineLog ID:		31129
Name:			Black Tower Riesling
Winery:			Black Tower
Region:			Germany
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Riesling
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			Qualitatswein Pfalz
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Get it again.
On Wishlist?		Yes

WineLog ID:		31128
Name:			Pelee Island Winery Blanc de Blanc
Winery:			Pelee Island Winery
Region:			Canada - Pelee Island
Type:			White Wine
Variety:		Blanc de Blanc
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
Tags:			VQA
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		31127
Name:			Jackson-Triggs Shiraz Proprietor's Reserve
Winery:			Jackson-Triggs
Region:			Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz Proprietor's Reserve
Bottle Size:		1500ml
Date Logged:		08/23/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		31029
Name:			Yellow Tail Shiraz
Winery:			Yellow Tail
Region:			South Eastern Australia
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Shiraz
Year/Vintage:		2006
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2007
Drink By:		2011
Date Logged:		08/14/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
My Notes:		Had this with steak, potatoes, grilled onions.  good on its own and with the meal.
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		30958
Name:			Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Woodbridge
Region:			California
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
UPC:		086003000094
Date Logged:		08/11/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars

WineLog ID:		30943
Name:			Trius Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:			Trius
Region:			Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Cabernet Sauvignon
Year/Vintage:		2004
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2008
Drink By:		2009
UPC:		048162008540
Date Logged:		08/06/2007
My Rating:		4 Stars
On Wishlist?		Yes
Bottles in Cellar:	1

WineLog ID:		30942
Name:			Mezzo Mondo Negroamaro Rosso Salento
Winery:			MGM Mondo del Vino
Region:			Puglia, Italy
Type:			Red Wine
Variety:		Negroamaro
Year/Vintage:		2005
Bottle Size:		750ml
When to Drink:		2009
UPC:		8032610311346
Date Logged:		08/06/2007
My Rating:		3 Stars