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OMG, wine brain trip

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

Not very often do I have my expectations blown away with wine. Tonight I opened a bottle of wine that I purchased from The Wine Sellers in Union Pier, MI. It was a bottle of 04 Lucien Crochet Sancerre La … Continue reading →

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Six Grapes Port

Posted on November 15, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Graham’s Six Grapes PortA: Clean, Opaque, Ruby with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity, Blueberry, Dark Cherry, Cherry JamP: Slight sweetness, med-high acid, med tannin, med-full body, cherry, blueberry, chocolate, high alcohol, long lengthC: Good, Ready and age, high … Continue reading →

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Trefethen

Posted on November 9, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

This next entry we purchased on our 03 trip to Napa: 1998 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley, CaliforniaA: Clear, Opaque, Ruby Color with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity with Cherry, green pepper, leather, earthy hintsP: Dry, med … Continue reading →

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Spooky Halloween wines!

Posted on October 31, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

01 Crush’s Blankenheim’s Frankenstein by Meeker Vineyards $25.99A: Clear, Medium Intensity, Ruby Colored with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity, w/ aromas of Cherry, Earth, Green Pepper, SpiceP: Dry, med- high acid, med-high tannin, med body, cherry, pepper, spice, … Continue reading →

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Ice Wine and Merlot

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

This is the first of many to come. Every week I have to do at least 2 tasting notes. The format is as follows, info on the wine, WSET tasting note, than a brief long form tasting note. 04 Standing … Continue reading →

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