2005 Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre, Vernese $19.99

With a color of ripe prunes and a nose of black currents and earth, this wine shows great depth and is medium to full bodied. On the palate there is some good pepper and nice rich yet sweet tannins. The finish is pretty long as I think it lasted around 20 seconds. The ripe fruit comes out on the end.

2006 Roc de Lussac, Lussac-St. Emilion $17.99

Wine is deep red in color with hints of light red on the rim. On the nose this wine is HUGE!!! Notes of black ink and lead pencil. Almost too much wine for the price. I would imagine that is see's around 6 months of oak. On the palate it is high in acidity with pretty good balance. Tannins are pretty big as they need to calm down in the bottle. Wine will age for a few more years until its ready to pop.

2005 Mission St. Vincent $14.99

This is one hell of a full bodied wine. Wine see six months in oak barrels, and is mostly a blend of Merlot. Very rich black fruit on the nose with a nice finish of pencil shavings. Only around 13% alcohol.

2006 Saint-Vincent Baron $12.99

Great nose of red berries with a light green bell pepper. On the palate the wine tends to be a full bodied with notes of blackberries and tar. Tannins were actually pretty smooth for being such a young wine. Nice to see a producer making a wine that is under 13% alcohol.

2007 Les Trois Couronnes Chateauneuf-du-Pape $37.99

With a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and a pinch of Cinsault, you know this is going to be a good wine. As for the color, the wine is pretty dark, maybe a bit garnet. Pretty big nose of ripe red fruits, spices and light tobacco Wine is very well balanced wine as if this was a better known producer it would be around $60 per bottle. Very soft tannins with a nice full finish.

2007 Les Trois Couronnes Gigondas $23.99

With a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvedre, this beauty has a deep almost blackish color to it. Lots of black fruit with some nice earth tones. There are some great dried herbs and hints of vanilla as well. On the finish this wine is long and filling. Wine should be set aside for a few years, but can be opened now only if you give it some time to breathe.

2007 Les Trois Cournnes Vacqueyras $19.99

Talk about a blend of grapes. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault. Wine is ruby red in color with notes of ripe red fruit and light hints of anise or fennel. Pretty full bodied yet soft on the tannins. The finish is kind of spicy with light notes of red fruit on the end. I like it.

2007 Les Trois Couronnes Cotes-du-Rhone $12.99

Wine is clear with a great nose of pepper, spice and black vine fruit. Has some serious body, but not enough to push you away. Wine is a blend of Syrah ad Grenache that see's a little oak that makes the tannins pretty soft and elegant. Palate taste like the nose smells. Great little wine.

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