2007 Ridge Three Valleys

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She says: …it was a great example of a blend being better than it’s parts.

He says: …it didn’t make me love Zinfandel, and that’s what I was hoping for.

2009 Arrowleaf Cellars Pinot Gris

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She says: You cannot go wrong at $16 a bottle and it needs no companion… this is an easy wine to drink all on it’s own.

He says: They could charge a few more dollars for this wine, but instead it’s a bargain for us at only $16/bottle.

2007 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir Cuvée B

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He says: A well-balanced wine that I will definitely re-buy in a better vintage to drink again.

She says: Having been impressed in the past by Andrew Rich wines, it was a pleasant surprise to see this unveiled after the tasting.

2009 Tinhorn Creek Chardonnay

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She says: Not an overly complex wine but it is very approachable with or without food at a very easy to swallow price tag! Value ++

He says: For all you ABC’ers out there (Anything But Chardonnay), here’s one you should mark down to try.

2006 Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Vouvray Sec Les Caburoches

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She says: Riper, richer tropical fruit flavours that translated to a seemingly fuller body although this lacked the balance of the other wine.

He says: A solid wine, but not outstanding for the price…

2004 Resalte Crianza

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He says: Not recommended unless you’re sitting at a Victoria Secret lingerie viewing and need to control your drool.

She says: I almost had to snort the wine initially to get any aromas from it. Lacked the complexity and excitement of the other two wines.

Wine truths

“Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter, Sermons and soda-water the day after.”
by Lord Byron

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.