Wine

2003 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, Reininger, Washington
Submitted by scott on Wed, 02/11/2009 - 8:55pm.Wine Enthusiast, 90 points
Wine Spectator, 90 points
The Wine Advocate, 89 points
I really like it when a Winery has all of their information online that I can reference. The Reininger Winery has a very nice site with lots of information about their wines. Check it out at: http://www.reiningerwinery.com They also print their web address on their corks which is a nice idea.
http://www.reiningerwinery.com/2003Merlot.htm
From their website:
Technical Information
Vineyards
Ash Hollow
Spring Valley
Seven Hills Vineyard
Blend

2004 Sangiovese, Da Vinci Toscana Chianti Classico, Italy
Submitted by scott on Wed, 02/11/2009 - 8:34pm.95% Sangiovese, 5% Colovino
The Wine News: 89
Available at H.E.B. for $25
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2005 Shiraz (Barossa Valley), Two Hands (Bad Impersonator), Australia
Submitted by scott on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 11:42pm.Wine Enthusiast score: 87
Available at Spec's for $49
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2003 Bordeaux Supérieur, Château Arneau-Boucher, France
Submitted by scott on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 11:22pm.Available at Spec's for $16
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2007 Malbec (Mendoza), Crios de Susana Balbo, Argentina
Submitted by scott on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 4:55pm.I shouldn't have tried this wine while having a cold. Sadly my nose is not working and my taste buds are broken. I could only say that what I could smell was a little sweetness which was nice and it did taste fine. My cold is finally waning so I'll have another taste.
Available at Spec's for $13
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2006 Petalos (Bierzo), Descendientes de J. Palacios, Spain
Submitted by scott on Mon, 01/26/2009 - 12:06am.An OK wine. Not that special to me. I'll have to try another Bierzo or two.
Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast.
Available at Spec's for $22
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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

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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