2007 Black Hills Estate Nota Bene

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She says: The name, “Nota Bene,” is Latin for ‘note well’ or ‘take notice’, and I am not sure it quite lives up to its name.

He says: Don’t buy this wine.

Had a Glass: Rockford Black Shiraz

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He says: For those that have never had a quality sparkling Shiraz, I know what you’re thinking given the utter dross we have in Canada.

She says: I had high expectations for this wine and it definitely delivered.

Had a Glass: 1998 Tyrrell’s Sémillon Vat 1

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She says: In a word: orgasmic.

He says:. Absolutely outstanding, and a must-have if you ever come across it.

2004 Château Climens

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WineHater says: WOW, what a wine!!!

He says: Our first 5-star wine rating on Winecouver, and no questions about it.

2002 Rotllan Torra Priorat Amadis

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WineHater says: A well made and enjoyable wine that is not overpriced.

He says: For me, it was an excellent wine, but not outstanding. I’d have no problem paying $50 for it though…

2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir

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He says: It was a bad year for Oregon, hit by heavy rains at harvest, and yes, 2007 Oregonian Pinot Noir is an expensive lesson we won’t soon forget.

She says: With high expectations this rather simple palate failed to deliver.

Wine truths

“I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.”
by Frank Sinatra

Wine Ratings

★☆☆☆☆ - Poor quality. Avoid. Save your money. Between 80-84 points.

★★☆☆☆ - Average quality or poor value. Between 84-88 points. Some expensive wines are downgraded for bad value.

★★★☆☆ - Good. Between 88-92 points. Or a good value on the lower end of the point scale.

★★★☆☆ - Excellent quality. Between 92-96 points. Or a cheap yet good quality wine which is excellent value.

★★★☆☆ - Outstanding, best examples in the world. Between 96 and 100 points. A perfect wine.