Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:45:02 PDT Recent Winegeeks wine reviews posted by Ryansnyder http://winegeeks.com/geek/ryansnyder <p>I thought this Cotes de Ventoux had a good flavor profile of extracted black cherry and cassis, as well as barrel spices. But I couldn't get over the fact that this didn't taste like a Cotes de Ventoux, but instead more like a young New World counterpart.</p> <p>Rating: 3.20 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2471 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2471#1867 <p>Blueberry and pomegranate are the first flavors you'll notice when you sip this wine. And all you will need is one sip to know this is a wine you will happily drink until the last drops are gone. Hints of chocolate and espresso make this seem as appropriate for dessert as it is for dinner.</p> <p>Rating: 3.80 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2414 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2414#1856 <p>Bright black cherry, black raspberry and blueberry line the palate from this fruit-forward wine. Oak and barrel spices lead the finish with a touch of baseball card bubble gum to polish it off. Give this a few years of time to mature in the bottle.</p> <p>Rating: 3.15 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2412 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2412#1855 <p>Deep earthy notes of rich potting soil, char and hummus, with black cherry and stewed black raspberries. This Syrah / Bonarda blend would love to be paired with a grilled pork tenderloin. I firmly believe that this will satisfy the palate of any lover of Napa Cabs.</p> <p>Rating: 3.60 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2413 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2413#1854 <p>On the nose this smells like a full-blown Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, this also displays a very forward flavor profile, meaning that it is much more flavorful than I had expected. Notes of stewed cherries, jammy raspberries and freshly rolled cigars make this a very rich rose.</p> <p>Rating: 3.80 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2411 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2411#1853 <p>I love Torrontes. I do. This isn't the first time I've announced my affection for the grape, and after tasting this Balbo Torrontes I know it won't be the last. Canned pear, white peach, and nectarine with a smattering of flowers, and is nicely balanced between dry and sweet.</p> <p>Rating: 3.40 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2410 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2410#1852 <p>I just can't seem to get enough Torrentes wine these days - they are all delicious and excellently priced. The Bodega Norton featured lovely floral notes on the nose, with a mixture of green apple, grapefruit and peach on the palate. Everyone who tasted it picked up the bottle to try to memorize the label. And for under $10? Nice!</p> <p>Rating: 3.60 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2374 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2374#1848 <p>Call me a sucker for a good Moscato d'Asti, I don't care, I loved this. Honeyed apricot, baked peach and uber-floral. My dinner guests gasped upon the first whiff of this wine. 100% Yum!</p> <p>Rating: 4.40 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2323 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2323#1832 <p>Now this is a Cava with some funk! Reminded me more of a mid-level Champagne than a Cava. Super apple, with chalk and seashells that combed the cheeks on the way down. Long finish. Great with oysters or mussels!</p> <p>Rating: 4.05 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2322 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2322#1831 <p>Gorgeous cranberry color in the glass. Fresh cranberry and strawberry on the front of the palate, with a fruit-followed-by-oak short finish. Serves as a good compliment to a chicken caesar salad.</p> <p>Rating: 3.10 / 5.00</p> http://winegeeks.com/wines/2321 http://winegeeks.com/wines/2321#1830