2009 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill

By WCVR, on April 12th, 2011%
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He says: Ahhhhhh, thank you, Rodney Strong!

She says: A gem of a wine for the price. Need I say more.

3 comments   $20-$30, 3.5 stars, Blind Review, California, Chardonnay   ,  

2007 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine

By WCVR, on November 23rd, 2010%
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She says: Definitely my least favourite of the two Zinfandels

He says: I recommend you drink it as a chaser for Jägermeister – it’ll help it to taste more like a glass of wine.

2 comments   $30-$50, 2 stars, Blind Review, California, Zinfandel   ,  

2007 Ridge Three Valleys

By WCVR, on November 23rd, 2010%
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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.

5 comments   $30-$50, 3 stars, Blind Review, California, Zinfandel   ,  

Wine truths

“For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red.”
by Psalms 75:8

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.