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2008
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | VIGNA UVA VINO NOVEMBER 22, 2011 More Wines for Thanksgiving Dino Torti Forza Inter Pino Nero Oltrepo Pavese 2008 Italy Also soft pressed, complex aromas of almonds, fruits and flowers, flavors of nutty, apple and pear, dry but satisfying. I'd like to thank Kristen and her good friends for helping me taste this flight of wine picks for Thanksgiving. Great deal at $10. Nice long layered finish. SRP $40. | | | | | | | | SLAKED SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 2006 Ridge Vineyards Geyserville ** Anyway, this Geyserville, from 70% zinfandel, 18% carignane, 10% petite sirah, and 2% mataro, is not without complexity. So I've been drinking a lot of Ridge Vineyards recently, and frankly, it's starting to get a little difficult to tell one zin from the next. But there are differences, subtle, but they're there. | SLAKED SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 2006 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 80% zinfandel, 16% petite sirah, and 4% carignane, a 14.7% alcohol baby-zin from Ridge's Lytton Springs estate vineyard in Sonoma. Yes, *that* Juliana: non-drinker of zinfandel, who demanded I give this wine "3 stars." Well, she's right, considering it didn't last long at the table. | | | | | | | | | | |
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