
2006 Petite Sirah, Bogle, California
Submitted by scott on Fri, 01/23/2009 - 11:53am.This is a great value in wine. Nice taste to me. I'm going to buy a case of this wine I think it is that good and a great value.
Available at Spec's for $8.50 and at Costco for $9
[UPDATE]
Here is a link to the winery. I didn't actually look on the cork for the URL which is where it is hidden. Just noticed it as I opened another bottle.
http://www.boglewinery.com/

2006 Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley, California
Submitted by scott on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 9:48pm.I'm not a fan of white wines but I thought I would give them another try. Not much to say about this wine since I had a very small half glass and didn't want anymore. What popped in my mind was sweet and butter when I tried it. I have a couple others to try but I'm thinking I may just stick to reds.
Available at Spec's for $28.
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2005 Bordeaux, Chateau Ballan-Larquette, France
Submitted by scott on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 11:09pm.This is a mix of Cabernet, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This is my first experience with a Grand Bordeaux and this wine is very nice. Smooth and well worth getting a case.
Available at Spec's for $11

1900 Census, Marion Township, Hamilton County, Iowa
Submitted by scott on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 9:33pm.I think that the Gustafson family listed on this page at the bottom are my relatives. The location, names, and dates, match with my great grandfather shown here as Charley (b. Sept 1883). This would make my great great grandparents John F. Gustafson (b. Mar 1845, Sweden) and Matilda C. (b. Mar 1856, Sweden).
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Glenn Charley Gustafson Social Security Application
Submitted by scott on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 9:24pm.This shows the name as Glenn with two "n"s. Also the mother's name is listed as Dora. Birthplace listed at Stratford, Iowa and April 9, 1913 which is consistent with other sources.
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Glen Charley Laverne Gustafson Birth Certificate
Submitted by scott on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 9:04pm.Here is the Birth Certificate for Glen Charley Laverne Gustafson born April 9, 1913. He was my paternal Grandfather.
Of note for me is the name of my great grandparents: Charley Edwin Gustafson (b. circa 1883, Marion Township, Iowa) and Dorena Esther Gabrielson (b circa 1886, Boone County, Iowa). This was filed in December when the birth was in April.
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2006 Shiraz, Two Hands Gnarly Dudes, Barossa Valley, Australia
Submitted by scott on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 8:47pm.This is a tasty wine although I had it with fish and I didn't care for the pairing that much but the wine is not at fault. Smooth finish with a little acidic on the palate. To me there is a little black cherry taste in the finish.
Available at H.E.B. for $33
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2005 Saint Joseph, Aurélien Chatagnier, France
Submitted by scott on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 10:41pm.The nose of this wine doesn't match the taste at all. After smelling it I was expecting a high alcohol taste. I was surprised to have a smooth drink and was totally fooled by the nose. Lots of tannins on the palette at the finish.
Available at Spec's for $35.
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2005 Shiraz, Tintara Winery, Australia
Submitted by scott on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 3:14pm.I'm going to start putting up some of the wines I've been trying from all over the world. This is the first in a series of posts that don't really go into wine reviews, just what I've tried and if I liked it or not. I'll try to get label pictures to include as well. Also where you can get it and the price for Austin, Texas, USA. If I can get it in Austin you should be able to get it anywhere.
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