Chateau de Viaud 2002
Couvent des Jacobins Bordeaux 1996
Posted by johnthewineguy on March 7th, 2009
Couvent des Jacobins Saint-Emilion Bordeaux 1996
Labled Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion section of Bordeaux. In many magazines and wine review sites, 1996 is rated as the 2nd best season in the last 100 years. This is Bordeaux’s oldest recognized wine growing region. Hopefully to cellar until 2016
Showket Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
Posted by johnthewineguy on March 6th, 2009
Showket Cabernet 2000
A gift from a friend. Rated on sites as ready to drink in 2004. Have not located any recent news on it. Still in my cellar in 2009. Current price $7.00-$100.00
Chalk Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Posted by johnthewineguy on March 6th, 2009
Chalk Creek Cabernet 2005
New Offering at Trader Joe’s in Ohio. $7.99. Expanding on offerings of Chalk Creek from Medicino County in California. Tastings notes to come…….
Les Petites Recoltes D’Orange
Posted by johnthewineguy on March 3rd, 2009
les Petites Recoltes, Vin de pays d’Orange France
This is a bottle brought to me from a friend who visited London. She bought this bottle because of a recommendation. What is unique is that it’s bottled in Clear Glass. First one I have ever seen. This is a blend of grenache, syrah from the very southern Rhone Region
Les Petites Recoltes D'Orange
Estola Reserva 2004
Posted by johnthewineguy on February 23rd, 2009
This bottle is starting its drinkabilty phase and could be aged 3-5 more years. $8 Ohio Prices
Estola Reserva 2004
Novella Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Posted by johnthewineguy on February 22nd, 2009
 Novella Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
Novella CabernetNew offering at Trader Joe’s. Slightly fruit forward, with medium tannins and wonderful mouth feel. Velvety textures with some spice.
$10 Ohio Prices. |
Avalon Cabernet 2005
Posted by johnthewineguy on February 21st, 2009
Posted in: cabernet sauvignon, California
My current favorite bottle. Smooth and full bodied, from a vinter who only styles Cabs. $13-16 Ohio prices, drinks like a $30 bottle. Perfect for gifting or a gathering of new friends.
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John "The Wine Guy" is a self taught wine sommelier and consultant who lives in Columbus Ohio. His background in wine stems from his love of food, wine and travel, which has taken him on countless trips to Europe (specifically France) and landed him a chance to make his livelihood from teaching others about Wine.