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2006 Petite Sirah, Bogle, California

2006 Petite Sirah, Bogle, California Label

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/

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2006 Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley, California

2006 Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley, California Label

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

2005 Grand Bordeaux, Chateau Ballan-Larquette, France label

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

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1900 Census, Marion Township, Hamilton County, Iowa

1900 Census Image

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

Glenn Gustafson SS-5 Image

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

Glen Charley Laverne Gustafson Birth Certificate Image

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

2006 Shiraz, Two Hands Gnarly Dudes, Barossa Valley, Australia wine label

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

2005 Saint Joseph, Aurélien Chatagnier, France, Label

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

2005 Shiraz Wine Label, Tintara Winery, Australia

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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Waiting for my Kindle

I'm in the queue and waiting for my Kindle to ship from Amazon. Currently the estimated shipping date is February 24, 2009 - March 9, 2009 which seems like a long way away. I ordered it in December 2008.

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