2007 David Alessandro Pinot Grigio $13.99

Clear with a light straw color, sound wine, med intensity, aroma of light white pepper. Soft with a light pear and citrus flavor, med body with a 10 second finish of light minerals. Great Pinot Grigio from Venezie.

Tasted 09/08

2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Riesling $15.99

Clear w/ a light straw color. Light wet rock and petrol notes on the nose with a hint of citrus fruits. Great balance with peaches and tropical fruits with a finish of light lemons and orange blossoms.

Tasted 10/08

2006 Jekel Vineyards Riesling, Monterey $11.99

Wine is clear with a light petrol noes and hints of tropical notes to follow. Light white pepper on the palate with a medium mouth feel. Finish is soft and nice.

Tasted 10/08

2006 Dr. Loosen Riesling, Erdener Treppchen, Kabinett, Mosel $24.99

Clear with a light pee color. Soft stone fruit with a decent amount of petrol on the nose. Sweet with a light fizz mouth-feel. High acidity with a med plus finish of light limes and lemons.

Tasted 10/08

2008 Yellow + Blue Organic Torrantes $12.99

Wine is lightly yellow with a touch of green. On the nose there is a helping amount of tropical fruit with a hint of lime peel spritz. On the palate this baby is medium bodied with great acidity. There is also a nice bit of mineral notes on the finish as well. Really nice wine as long as you don't chill it too much. Don't let the fruit close up, let it open up. Plus...I love the box!

Tasted 5/09 via Polaner Wines

2008 Yellow + Blue Organic Rosé $12.99

This is a blend of Syrah and Monastrell with a kinda dull looking white zin look. I will even go as far as saying that is has a light color of possibly rhubarb. Light strawberry and earth tones on the nose with hints of soil and sea salt on the palate. Finish was ok, but I think there are others I would rather dine upon.

Tasted 5/09 via Polaner Wines

2008 Yellow + Blue Organic Malbec $12.99

Almost purple in color with a nose of a stink gym sock (This is a good thing as it does blow off.) After the blow-off period this wine really shows you what an organic wine is all about. Rich red fruit with hints of light spice and chocolate. Medium body and balance, ages in foudre for 6 months.

This is a great organic wine in a great package. Comes in a 1.0L tetra pak or cardboard box. I really like this wine and like the package. Wine will go great with grilled meats or a nice pot roast.

Tasted 5/09 via Polaner Wines

2000 Apollonio Copertino Divito Riserva $21.99

With a blend of 70% Negroamara and 30% Montepulcino, this wine is bone dry!!! Almost black in color with a nose of rich red black and red fruits. There is a slight hint of mint and earth tones that follow. Sweet oak on the palate with good acidity and balance. Loads of blackberry and spices. Like I said though...bone dry!

Tasted 5/09

2003 Tenuta San Felippo Fanti Brunello di Montalcino $51.99

Being that this wine is a 2003, I was not expecting to see a brown rim like this in a 2003! the nose was different as it was less dried flowers and more of that ink and tar I love to smell. Lots of dark fruit like black cherry and over ripe cherries. Finish was herbal with a solid balance.

Tasted 5/09

2003 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino $59.99

Light brown on the rim. Then the nose came. Wine was cooked! There is always one in the bunch that is bad. Don't let anyone ever tell you that they never get a bad bottle. They have, they just don't know what to look for.

This one smelled like a light wet rust and tasted like iodine.

Tasted 5/09

2003 Apollonio Copertino $14.99

This is one hell of a blend. 70% Negroamara, 15% Montepulciano, and 15% Black Malvasia. The color is deep red to almost black. Do not wear white clothes when tasting this wine!!! Rich notes of earth and black stone fruit are heavy hear folks. Wine is full bodied with a helping of homemade jam on the palate. Black berry jam! Finish was pretty quick, leaving no real aftertaste. Very nice wine.

Tasted 5/09

2003 Apollonio Salice Salentino $12.99

This is the second time I have tried these wines in a controlled tasting setting. Wine is made from 80% Negroamaro and 20% Black Malvasia.

Brick red in color, candied sugar on the nose with a light floral and earth note. Wine has hreat structure with good spices on the palate. Tannins are there but not over powering. Finish was medium bodied. but lingered on like an old man's fart.

Great wine!!!

Tasted 5/09

1999 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino $59.99

This is made with 100% Sangiovese and 100% love!!!

I have been wanting to try this wins for awhile now, but never had the chance to until now. The color of this gem has some brown notes on the rim but is pretty solid in the center. It might be starting to show is age (10 years) but the nose and the palate are a different story.

The nose had some nice floral notes with some light dried herbs in the center. As for the palate, there is a helping of spices and oak just begging to be consumed. Great balance and acidity should keep this wine holding up for another 5 years. Light red fruit on the finish as she tends to slip away softly into the night.

Tasted 5/09

2005 Emilio Moro Red Wine $29.99

Wine is 100% Tinto Fino, has 23 days of maceration and see's 12 months of French and American oak. That being said, the color of the wine is a hair past maroon. Rich spices and dried herbs on the nose. On the palate this is a red fruit bomb with notes of casis and oak. The finish is soft with a light floral note. This wine should age very well and could use a nice hour in the decanter before serving. Would go great with a nice prime rib or grilled burgers.

Tasted 5/09

2007 Bernhard Eifel Alex E Riesling $16.99

The color is almost a straw-like color with a light hint of green. Has an almost crayon wax-like nose to it. Pretty full bodied on the palate with rich acidity and lots of wet stone fruit. Wine wants to be sweet than it is! Very long acidic finish.

Tasted 5/09

2008 Fuzelo Vinho Verde $7.99

A new edition to the wine shop. Pretty clear in color, but the nose is to die for. Crisp mineral notes with a helping of lime and lemon peel. Slight bubbly on the mouth feel. Pretty high acidity with a nice long finish. Wine would be great with a nice spicy dish.

Tasted 5/09

2007 Three Blind Moose Riesling $10.99

Pretty clear in color. Solid grapefruit notes with some really nice acidity and balance. On the palate the fruit is less showing but then slowly comes out on the finish. Nice wine.

Tasted 5/09

2007 Schmitt Söhne Relax Riesling $10.99

Clear with a great notes of green apple and light wet rock. Medium dry on the palate with a sold smooth finish.

Tasted 5/09

2005 Tinto Pesquera $32.99

Deep red in color with a nice soft garden mint lingering around. Hints of chocolate and ripe berries are hanging around as well.

Pretty big on the palate as the spices sat on the tip of my tongue. Wine should lay down for a few years before it is opened again. Needs time to settle down.. Finish was pretty big then softly went away.

Good stuff.

Tasted 5/09

2004 Castano Solanera $14.99

Parker gave this 92 points. With a blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Tintorera, this wine is aged for 10 months in oak.

Another wine that is rich red in color, hints of rich red fruit that has been drying on a rack. Very light notes of minerals and something like wet fur...

Pretty big on the palate! Black pepper and spice come out of the front gate. The finish was rather sad. Kinda just went away without saying it was leaving. Sad.

Tasted 5/09