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Added	Name	WL	Rating	Actions
Feb. 3, 2008	Bramare Chardonnay 2005 Bramare Chardonnay 2005 Region: Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina > Winery: Marchiori Vinyard Variety: Chardonnay From Wine Spectator: "A big, rich style, with lots of dried pineapple, mango, glazed pear and hazelnut flavors. The long, honeyed finish shows alluring smoke and tropical fruit notes. Drink now. 775 cases made." - 02/03/2008		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	From Wine Spectator: "A big, rich style, with lots of dried pineapple, mango, glazed pear and hazelnut flavors. The long, honeyed finish shows alluring smoke and tropical fruit notes. Drink now. 775 cases made." - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Louis Jadot Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages 2006 Louis Jadot Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages 2006 Region: Mâcon-Villages > Winery: Louis Jadot Variety: Chardonnay winemaker's notes: Mâcon-Villages Jadot is a clean, fresh Chardonnay with typical varietal fragrance and elegant, citrus and white fruit flavors on the palate. Vinified without oak contact, the delicate acid balance carries into a refreshing, crisp finish. - 02/03/2008		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	winemaker's notes: Mâcon-Villages Jadot is a clean, fresh Chardonnay with typical varietal fragrance and elegant, citrus and white fruit flavors on the palate. Vinified without oak contact, the delicate acid balance carries into a refreshing, crisp finish. - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Coppola Black Label Claret 2005 Coppola Black Label Claret 2005 Region: Napa California > Winery: Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Feb. 3, 2008	Georges Duboeuf Régnié 2005 Georges Duboeuf Régnié 2005 Region: Régnié, Beaujolais > Winery: Georges Duboeuf Variety: Gamay Beaujolais Unremarkable From Wine Spectator, Oct 2006: "Ripe, pure beam of cassis and cherry flavors, with a hint of toast and a long, creamy finish. Delightful. Drink now. 6,500 cases made." --James Molesworth - 02/03/2008		2/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Unremarkable
Tasting Notes & Comments	From Wine Spectator, Oct 2006: "Ripe, pure beam of cassis and cherry flavors, with a hint of toast and a long, creamy finish. Delightful. Drink now. 6,500 cases made." --James Molesworth - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Chanson Père & Fils Pinot Noir 2004 Chanson Père & Fils Pinot Noir 2004 Region: Côte de Beaune, Bourgogne, France > Winery: Chanson Père & Fils Variety: Pinot Noir Vivid berry notes, smooth finish - 02/03/2008		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Vivid berry notes, smooth finish - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Domaine du Ronceé Chinon 2005 Domaine du Ronceé Chinon 2005 Region: Du Val De Loire > Winery: Domaine du Ronceé Variety: Cabernet Franc, Chinon Rich, woody, smooth finish. Excellent drinking wine. - 02/03/2008 From Wine Enthusiast: "Initially, the tannins are very firm, closed, and the wine obviously needs aging or decanting. With time, you get the vibrant red fruits over the taste of young tannins. Better to give it 3–4 years." — R.V. (4/1/2007) - 02/03/2008		4/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	Rich, woody, smooth finish. Excellent drinking wine. - 02/03/2008 From Wine Enthusiast: "Initially, the tannins are very firm, closed, and the wine obviously needs aging or decanting. With time, you get the vibrant red fruits over the taste of young tannins. Better to give it 3–4 years." — R.V. (4/1/2007) - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Château Haut-Marchand Bordeaux 2005 Château Haut-Marchand Bordeaux 2005 Region: Bordeaux, France > Winery: Château Haut-Marchand Variety: Bordeaux MYSTERY: Was unable to find any concrete information about the region/winery where this is made. Some information points to a tourism office in Targon, France, other information to Vignobles Dufourg Landry, in Aquitaine. There are indications that it's produced by a small independent winery, but I cannot confirm anything. Infact, I have been unable to locate any actual winery information and would LOVE it if someone could get specifics. I spent hours researching and came up empty! Here's the location information I keep coming across: Vignobles Dufourg 11, route de Sauveterre, 33760 Targon (France) Phone: +33(0)556239016 Fax: +33(0)556239016 NOTHING comes up on Google Maps. WEIRD. Fair taste. Nothing extraordinary. Want to know where it came from though! - 02/03/2008		2/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	MYSTERY: Was unable to find any concrete information about the region/winery where this is made. Some information points to a tourism office in Targon, France, other information to Vignobles Dufourg Landry, in Aquitaine. There are indications that it's produced by a small independent winery, but I cannot confirm anything. Infact, I have been unable to locate any actual winery information and would LOVE it if someone could get specifics. I spent hours researching and came up empty! Here's the location information I keep coming across: Vignobles Dufourg 11, route de Sauveterre, 33760 Targon (France) Phone: +33(0)556239016 Fax: +33(0)556239016 NOTHING comes up on Google Maps. WEIRD.
Tasting Notes & Comments	Fair taste. Nothing extraordinary. Want to know where it came from though! - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Millbrook Cabernet Franc 2005 Millbrook Cabernet Franc 2005 Region: Hudson River Valley, NY > Winery: Millbrook Variety: Cabernet Franc I'm a huge fan of the Franc varietal after first exposure to it in '06 at some of the North Fork Long Island wineries. This is a nicely priced vintage. From Wine Enthusiast: "Cassis and spice lead this medium-bodied, garnet-red selection from Hudson Valley's Millbrook. There's some depth and backbone on the palate, with a touch of lightly oaky vanilla, plum and blueberry to add to the mix, but the finish is lean and overall, the wine's impression is somewhat fleeting. Nonetheless, would pair well with roasted meats and poultry dishes." — S.K. (2/1/2007) - 02/03/2008		3/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	I'm a huge fan of the Franc varietal after first exposure to it in '06 at some of the North Fork Long Island wineries. This is a nicely priced vintage.
Tasting Notes & Comments	From Wine Enthusiast: "Cassis and spice lead this medium-bodied, garnet-red selection from Hudson Valley's Millbrook. There's some depth and backbone on the palate, with a touch of lightly oaky vanilla, plum and blueberry to add to the mix, but the finish is lean and overall, the wine's impression is somewhat fleeting. Nonetheless, would pair well with roasted meats and poultry dishes." — S.K. (2/1/2007) - 02/03/2008
Feb. 3, 2008	Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Region: USA, California, Napa Valley > Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon No official ratings have been found - only for 2004 Reserve. Winemaker's Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon has deep, expressive aromas and flavors of berry and black currant with nuances of mocha, violets and spice. The fruit envelops an elegant structure with firm, velvety tannins and excellent length. The wine's personality comes from the soils and climates of vineyards located in the geographic center of Napa Valley. Fermentation with both native and cultured yeast strains gives layers of nuance to the wine, and extended skin contact intensifies varietal complexity and softens tannins. The wine was aged in French oak château barrels and bottled it without filtration to capture the full flavor profile and lush texture. - 02/03/2008		3/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Tasting Notes & Comments	No official ratings have been found - only for 2004 Reserve. Winemaker's Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon has deep, expressive aromas and flavors of berry and black currant with nuances of mocha, violets and spice. The fruit envelops an elegant structure with firm, velvety tannins and excellent length. The wine's personality comes from the soils and climates of vineyards located in the geographic center of Napa Valley. Fermentation with both native and cultured yeast strains gives layers of nuance to the wine, and extended skin contact intensifies varietal complexity and softens tannins. The wine was aged in French oak château barrels and bottled it without filtration to capture the full flavor profile and lush texture. - 02/03/2008