Iturbide 2004

Ok I hate to use this word so much...WOW...Found another wine below $10 that is pretty amazing stuff. Tempranillo, Cabernet and Grenache. First impression (the nose) is what gets you hooked. Balance, Structure and the way it shows in the mouth will also get you hooked trust me.

This is Certified Organic wine (which means organicaly farmed) from the region of Navara, Spain . They take care of the land because they know it will give back to there family. So enjoy this wine, it will give you beautiful fruit and a wonderful finish...(medium body).

Enjoy with Pork, New York Strip or how about Tapas when you have your friends over. Get it while it's around!!!
Rating 90Pts $10 

Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004

MHWS Customer Review

Hi Keith,

 

As promised, I am giving you my impressions of the Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004.  As you will no doubt notice from what follows, I am no connoisseur.  As a matter of fact, I am more like the kids from "American Bandstand," with their cretin assessments:  "You can dance to it.  I'll give it a 70."  My tendancy is to review a fine wine by responding, "It tastes great!"  I'll try to be a little more explicit here.

 

THE FIRST EVENING...
 

The Cork:  Unlike with some recent vintages I've had, I didn't struggle to remove the cork.  It came out with relative ease.  I attribute this to the hard and smooth texture of the cork.   The cork was not soft and spongy like those on lower quality wines.  I didn't smell the cork, because I don't know what I'm supposed to smell.

 

The Color:  Maybe I was looking for something that wasn't there.  I might have been trying to find some quality of the wine that would merit the rave reviews this vintage has been given.  So maybe that is what prompted me to see a dark, deep red (much more purple than red).  I've had some cabernets which truely are red, but this wine seemed much darker than some I've experienced.

 

The Bouquet:  I know that wines have noses.  But my nose is not so discerning.  The bouquet was fine.  It was a scent of things to come.

 

The Taste:  This is what it's about.  The raison d'etre of a wine.  The initial taste was quiet, like a merlot.  But as the wine lingered on the tongue and worked its way back, it became much more interesting.  I do not know the proper adjectives to describe the various flavors.  I don't know current from blackberry.  I do know it was complex and enjoyable.  The aftertaste was the most enjoyable aspect of the sip.  The various flavors of the wine melded into a most satisfying conclusion.

 

THE SECOND EVENING...

 

As you instructed, I saved about half a bottle for the second evening.  I wasn't disappointed.  The major difference for me was the initial taste of the wine at the front of the tongue.  I immediately tasted the complexity of the flavors from the outset.  I didn't have to wait for the back of the tongue or the aftertaste to appreciate the quality of the wine.  As usual, the whole experience was richer on the second evening.

 

CONCLUSION...

 

I hope I did justice to your generosity regarding this wine.  You need to understand that this is my first effort at reviewing a wine.  I am  a musician and can speak of nuance of music with some skill.  With wine, however, I am most definitely a philistine.  This doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a good bottle of wine.  

Greg Dyes  

Thanks Greg for the review...Seemed very honest and to the point to me...Much appreciated ...Great job...This wine is Rated 92Pts

Chateau Segonzac Bordeaux 2005..

Cellar 6-8 years first off or decant for a good bit if your opening it soon...You like tannins well here you go...Tannins mean what about the wine? Email me with the answer. This is classic style Bordeaux, not a cocktail wine from Cali...a food wine that is showing very well indeed. I feel this would be great with game style food or hearty buffalo on a plate with new potato's on the side...oh yes and a vegetable such as asparagus.

Rememeber when you decant a wine that dosen't mean you don't taste the wine...you taste as it is opening up in that beautiful tear drop piece of glass. This way "your own palate" will let you know when it is ready to drink. Wine evolves because it is a living thing in a bottle...decant and learn as the molecules come alive...
90Pts $17.99  

Terrefort Lescalle Bordeaux Superior 2005...

2005 bordeauxs in general are drinking well...The reason why is because very simply mother nature was very nice to the farmers...she said I will give perfection or something close. The rest was up to the winemaker. This is a wine that drinks well now. Showing nice terroir and overall balance...pretty impressive stuff for sure...I would say this is not one you can age...it will peak in about a year. Enjoy with simple foods such as burgers, pizza, cheese's and of course my fav STEAK!  Bring it on ....Impressive bottle.
Let it ope up in the glass for about 15 minutes.
88Pts Best Buy $12.99

Terra Rossa  2004... 

This wine is made from Laurel Glen Vineyards out of California and they do make some great wines  in the value area for sure. This is a solid wine at the price. It's well made and that is what we look for...May not be for everyone but the winemaker had an idea and you will understand what that is when you taste it. 

Looking for full and assertive... Tar, ink and resin before plump, almost port like? It's high in alcohol which some like (14.5) and it "needs BBQ" in a bad way because it is so heavy and or powerful if you like that word better. Pair with braised meat with a reduction sauce made from the wine...say a couple cups at the most. You know how to do that right?
88Pts $12.99 ... Not your Grandmas wine... "Intense"

Marques de Caceras Bianco

Ok...It is pale straw color In the glass....kind of pretty actually. Very fresh on the nose, nice monerality, apples and pears that you will pick up. Now you want to drink...STOP!!! Let it sit for a good five minutes or so. Now come back to it and swirl that glass and stick your nose in there...then sip it...Go ahead your a loud.  

I want you to take your time with wine. trust me you will enjoy it so much more if you do these simple things with all the wine you purchase. So this wine from the region of Rioja is perfect with salads, poached or grilled seafood. Even try a pairing with a nice spicy dish from India...Enjoy. 
Rating 87Pts "Best Buy" $7.99  

Yalumba Museum Muscat

Dessert wine...Most of it is just average sweet stuff...Well Museum Muscat is not normal. I think it's fair to say it is "sex" in a bottle. It is possibly one of the most beautiful sweet things you may ever put in your mouth. It is raisins, ginger, oranges, peaches, caramel, apricots and flowers all in a bottle. It is so round (balanced), hits every part of your mouth...it is truly amazing. "I don't like sweet wine" you say...well you haven't had the right one then...And when you do have this, a 2-ounce pour is plenty at one sitting...Enjoy!!!

$17.99 - 95 pts 

Rosenblum Cellars Black Muscat 2005

Not a complicated wine at all…in fact it is like drinking chocolate covered cherries. It is soooo good.  Great on the palate…finishes nicely and it is very limited.  Food pairing I’m thinking is a double decadent chocolate cake….It’s a good ride for sure.

$19.99 – 90 pts

Armador Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Some vanilla and figs stand out here…oh and a lot of earth…That terroir thing is going on.  It’s a big bold wine at this price….Buffalo burgers would go well with this wine, melt some sharp cheese on top but keep the ketchup away from the plate.

12.99 - 87 pts