Saturday, January 04, 2003

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Central Market (Gratien & Mayer)
Brut Sparkling Wine
Saumer, France
$~9
Dry, but with a rather sweet, grapey finish. Fruity, simple aroma. Drinkable but unremarkable.
2 - Good
2001
Dynamite
Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast, California
$16.99
Big and acidic with dark berries, but not the blackberries promised. Good, reasonably dry with some oak.
2 - Good
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Segura Viudas
Brut Reserva Heredad
Spain
$15.99 (sale)
Aroma of cashews, grapes. Very clean, dry, perfectly balanced with no apparent sweetness or bitterness.
4 - Delicious


Monday, December 30, 2002

2001
Tapiz
Malbec
Argentina
$6.99
Crisp, dry, light, but complex. Full-bodied and tannic, but not intimidating. Very drinkable. Feels warm and calm.
3 - Very Good / 4- Delicious