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Wine Sales in the Twin Cities

A few great buys:

Helix Pomatia 2004 17.97

Kamiakin Yakima Red 2006 12.47

L'Ecole 41 Apogee 2005 41.97

Meek Inherit 2005 19.97 Wineglas 92

Col Crest H3 Chardonnay 2007 12.77

Patricia Green Estate Pinot Noir 2007 28.97 Wineglas 92

Bennett Lane Napa Cabernet 2004 44.97 Wineglas 92

David Bruce 2005 Petite Sirah 14.77

Pine Ridge Chenin/Viognier 2007 8.97 (Great everyday wine)

Capcanes Mas Donis 2005 Montsant 9.97

2002 Santiago Gran Reserva $17.97

Color: Medium purple

Nose: Vibrant fruits featuring cherry and plum

Taste: Amazing for this price point with cherry, plum, earth, mineral

Finish: Medium and smooth tannins

Evaluation: Best wine at the tasting 91 points

2007 Neyers Chardonnay $24.97

Color: Medium gold

Nose: Mineral, toast, apple

Taste: Nice mineral based wine with a touch of toast and fruit

Finish: Very consistent and not the oak monster of some Cali Chard's

Evaluation: Well made 90 points

2006 Rossler Red Label Sonoma County Pinot Noir $18.97

Color: Light purple

Nose: Floral, strawberry, mineral

Taste: Nice vibrant wine with floral, mineral, strawberry

Finish: Satisfying and shows good acidity

Evaluation: My new under $20 Pinot Noir 90 points

Other Wines from the Sale:

2007 Owen Roe "Ex Unbris" Syrah $20.97

Color: Dark purple

Nose: Tobacco, mineral, cherry, floral

Taste: Bright acid and fruit. This is a food wine featuring cherry, plum, cigar box, cinnamon

Finish: Medium and concentrated wine

Evaluation: A bargain for quality Syrah from Washington 91 points

2004 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva $18

Color: Dark red

Nose: Fragrent with floral, perfume,

Taste: Great acid with floral, earth, mineral, game, cherry

Finish: Medium and concentrated wine. The finish starts strong and is consistent for 20 seconds

Evaluation: This is a great wine for under $20 90 points

2007 Beringer Alluvium Blanc $13.97

Color: Light gold

Nose: Mineral, grapefruit

Taste: Not as intense as the 06 but tasty

Finish: Grapefruit and mineral dominate

Evaluation: A nice summer sipper that is well worth the money 87 points

2008 Norton Mendoza Malbec $7.77

Color: Medium purple

Nose: Spice

Taste: Really bitter and off featuring a little spice

Finish: Again bitter

Evaluation: Pass 78 points

2006 Wine by Joe Oregon Pinot Noir $15.77

Color: Light purple

Nose: Spice, floral

Taste: Very light wine without the bitterness featuring floral and spice

Finish: Light and short

Evaluation: Serve to someone who dislikes intense wines 85 points

2005 Altos Las Hormigas "Viña Hormigas" Mendoza Reserva Malbec $25.47

Color: Dark purple

Nose: spice, floral, fruits

Taste: Good fruit with floral and spices

Finish: Concentrated without the heavy tannins

Evaluation: A nice Malbec 89 points

2007 II Bastardo Sangiovese $6.97

Color: Medium purple

Nose: Fragrent with floral and minerals

Taste: A good balance of fruit and earth tones

Finish: Medium and is balanced

Evaluation: A real steal at $7 to be enjoyed with Pizza 86 points

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