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Just when I thought I had some bad merlots I tried Dickson’s Mill Merlot. The label had some class to it, but again I was duped into thinking the label had something to do with the taste. I found it hard to find any taste beyond the grape in this “Special Reserve”. Th taste was [...]
Fri, February 16 2007 » Reviews, wines » Comments Off
This week I was able to try out Cycles Gladiator’s Merlot (circa 2004). This Central Coast (California) wine could be one of the better wines I’ve had. As you may know, I get turned off by cool or fancy labels, to sell wines. I may be giving it a unfair rating due to the packaging. [...]
Sat, February 10 2007 » Reviews, wines » Comments Off
Although I had only tried one Italian red wine before this one I had almost given up on Italian wines. I have to tell you, that Icardi’s Barbera D’asti was really quite smooth. Honestly I would not have tried it had it not been that some guests brought if over for dinner. I told them [...]
Wed, January 31 2007 » Reviews, wines » Comments Off
This could quite possibly be the worst wine I’ve ever tasted. Usually there is not an alcohol taste in the glass when you’re sipping a red wine…not in this case. When I first tasted this I felt a need to glance back and see if there was anything wrong with the bottle…not in that case [...]
Sat, December 30 2006 » Reviews, wines » Comments Off
To be honest I had almost given up on Australian merlots until someone I know told me they all come from one of three regions of Australia. I figured I’d give it a shot. I wasn’t dissappointed. This south-eastern regional merlot was not too dry and held the flavor of plums and oak. The estate [...]