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Last Updated: 06/05/08
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Wednesday Night's Tasting

A wine list by Jason Matson, WineAccess.com Marketing
We went through a ton of wines, but here are a few of the highlights. From Napa Valley Sangiovese to Barbera d'Alba, there is something for everyone.
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2000 Chateau Le Doyenne Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

Jason's Rating:
Tasting Date: 06/04/2008; Location: Tasting
Don't know where this one has been lying around but it hasn't lost a step. A surprising find, and it has to be one of the best values I have seen in a long time. Perfect structure and built for food, just kick back and enjoy.
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2004 G.D. Vajra Barolo

Jason's Rating:
Tasting Date: 06/04/2008; Location: Tasting
This was a great wine. Dark and pensive, even a bit rustic....just like it should be. This wine has plenty of life ahead of it, but is actually not nearly as harsh and tannic as it can be this young. I look forward to future tastings.
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2005 Salvestrin Retaggio Napa Valley

Jason's Rating:
Tasting Date: 06/04/2008; Location: Tasting
I am usually very suspect of any California 'SuperTuscan' inspired wines, right from the get-go. But this wine surprised me. With a bit of a grimace on my face, I sneaked in for a taste. To my surprise, it was palatable.... more
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2005 G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba

Jason's Rating:
Tasting Date: 06/04/2008; Location: At the House after a tasting.
I already love the wines from Varja, but this Barbera was particularly pleasing. It had a very pronounced acidity that made it pair just perfectly with some of the fattier elements in our meal. This wine continued to deve... more
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2006 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Griffin's Lair Vineyard Sonoma Coast

Jason's Rating:
Tasting Date: 06/04/2008
I thought this wine was very solid. Exactly what you want in California Syrah, with a healthy dose of white pepper on the nose. Tasty.
Average cost for wines on this list: $30.96