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Vintage:
1999
Wine Name:
Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Curico Santa Digno
Rating:
85
Price:
$9.00
Type:
Red
Country:
Chile
Region:
Chile
Wine Company:
Miguel Torres
Publication:
Wine Spectator (see note 1)
Description:
See note 1 on the wine notes page for critique of the Wine Spectator.The Torres family is famous for its wines from the Panedes of southern Spain. Now they are becoming well known for their wines from Chile. This wine is a simple everyday wine made for immediate consumption and is pleasingly fruity and easy to drink. It has good body, soft tannins, some concentration and good balance. It's well worth its modest price.
Vintage:
1999
Wine Name:
Avignonesi Chardonnay
Rating:
85
Price:
$10.00
Type:
White
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Wine Company:
Avignonnesi
Publication:
Wine Spectator (see note 1)
Description:
See note 1 on the wine notes page for critique of the Wine Spectator. This is a very attractive wine, both in style and in price. It has a light to medium body with rich citrus notes on the nose and palate and good balance. It is young and refreshing with appeal for immediate drinking.
Vintage:
1999
Wine Name:
Hogue Columbia Valley Pinot Gris
Rating:
Exceptional Value
Price:
$9.00
Type:
White
Country:
Washington
Region:
Columbia Valley
Wine Company:
Hogue Cellars
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this a fresh and simple wine that offers a scent of green grapes and spicy light fruit balanced by a dusty acidity.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Rating:
89
Price:
$10.00
Type:
White
Country:
Australia
Region:
Marlborough
Wine Company:
Babich
Publication:
Wine Spectator (see note 1)
Description:
See note 1 on wine notes page for critique.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Foxhollow California Barrel Select Chardonnay
Rating:
Good Value
Price:
$8.99
Type:
White
Country:
California
Region:
California
Wine Company:
Foxhollow Vineyards
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this wine has a mellow orange blossom character with flavors of critus, cinnamon and clove.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Edmeades Mendocino Ridge Zinfandel
Rating:
88
Price:
$25.00
Type:
Red
Country:
California
Region:
Mendocino
Wine Company:
Edmeades Vineyards & Winery
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this is a pretty and youthful zinfandel with aroma that are developing subtle and intriguing aspects while the fruit is of a simple, firm berry character.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Paraiso Spring Monterey County Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah
Rating:
91
Price:
$22.50
Type:
Red
Country:
California
Region:
Monterey
Wine Company:
Paraiso Spring
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this wine has a super-saturated, fruit-forward style with heady black cherry, huckleberry and plum flavors and a supple texture.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating:
86
Price:
$10.00
Type:
Red
Country:
Chile
Region:
Curico Valley
Wine Company:
Montes
Publication:
Wine Spectator (see note 1)
Description:
See note 1 on the notes page for critique of the Wine Spectator. This is a very reasonably priced wine for what is in the bottle. This well-balanced wine displays a medium garnet color had a medium body with moderate tannins and has flavors of cassis and blackberries. It is ready for drinking now.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Bouchard Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Rating:
90
Price:
$135.99
Type:
White
Country:
France
Region:
Burgundy
Wine Company:
Bopuchard Pere & Fils
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this is a tight youthful wine with scents of wheat fields with an oaky flavor on the palate and youthful acidity which adds a mouthwatering quality to the wine.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots
Rating:
91
Price:
$61.99
Type:
White
Country:
France
Region:
Chablis
Wine Company:
Domaine William Fevre
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The reviewer writes that this wine is still closed in but displays a youthful acid structure with rich and dense flavors which need years to develop.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Domaine Saint-Michel Les Clauses Chorus
Rating:
90
Price:
$18.00
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Corbieres
Wine Company:
Domaine Saint-Michel
Publication:
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Description:
The reviewer writes that this wine has a dark ruby color and is made from a blend of 60% Carignan, 35% Syrah and 5% Grenache with flavors of of kisrch liqueur, dried herbs, pepper and spice. Velvety-textured, expansive and explosively rich this wine should drink well through 2003. However see note 2 on wine notes page for critique.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Grande Cassagne Costieres De Nimes Grenache/Syrah
Rating:
90
Price:
$9.00
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine Company:
Chateau Grande Cassagne
Publication:
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Description:
The reviewer writes that this wine is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah with a dark ruby/purple color with peppery, sweet berry and kirsch flavors. Medium to full-bodied with a long lusty, chewy finish. Should drink well through 2003. However see note 2 on wine notes page for critique.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Domaine De La Mordoree Lirac Cuvee Reine Des Bois
Rating:
90
Price:
$17.50
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone
Wine Company:
Domaine De La Mordoree
Publication:
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Description:
The reviewer writes that this opaque ruby/purple-colored offers a nose of sweet, jammy black fruits, dried herbs, licorice and cassis. A full-bodied wine with a concentrated mid-palate and a long, layered finish. Should drink well through 2004. However see note 2 on wine notes page for critique.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Straccali Chianti
Rating:
Good Value
Price:
$6.50
Type:
Red
Country:
Italy
Region:
Chianti
Wine Company:
Straccali
Publication:
Wines & Spirits
Description:
The review writes that this wine has fresh, pulpy cherry flavors which meld with earthier rustic notes and this wine is in a traditional Chianti style.
Vintage:
1998
Wine Name:
Castello Banfi Toscana Centine
Rating:
85
Price:
$11.00
Type:
Red
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Wine Company:
Castello Banfi
Publication:
Wine Spectator (see note 1)
Description:
See note 1 on the wine notes page for critique of the Wine Spectator. This is a simple, yet well balanced everyday wine that deserves high marks for a pleasant aroma and taste of berries and mushrooms, a medium body with smooth tannins and a pleasing finish. It is value priced and ready for current drinking.
