2009 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosado

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She says: Could easily drink a bottle on a sunny afternoon… if only we still had some sunshine to come… wishful thinking?

He says: A decent Rosé for $15. I liked the simple fruit-forward nose/palate, with some hints of cream soda both in smell and texture.

2007 Chéreau-Carré Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie La Griffe

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He says: Didn’t hate it, but for a dollar more I’d easily buy the other Muscadet we tasted.

She says: The initial taste on the palette held promise however the finish disappointed.

2008 M. Chapoutier Tavel Beaurevoir

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She says: Interestingly the winemaking notes referenced malolactic fermentation. Does this mean the savory notes and lack of freshness make sense? Not for me.

He says: Way too much money for an average wine that you could find a cheaper comparable for.

2008 Villa Maria Pinot Noir Private Bin

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She says: This has, “Marlborough should stick to whites and let Central Otago do what they do best” written all over it;

He says: a simple Pinot Noir, held back by its lackluster feel in the mouth.

Wine truths

“I went on a rigorous diet that eliminated alcohol, fat and sugar. In two weeks, I lost 14 days.”
by Tim Maia, Brazilian singer-songwriter

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.