A pleasant everyday white from Alsace. Slightly sweeter (apple and pear tones) than a typical Alsace Pinot Blanc, but very enjoyable. Imagine drinking this while sitting outside on a warm day, maybe paired with a simple salad with lemon vinigrette.

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Just a very very nice bottle of Italian wine. I am curious though, most of the critic reviews talked of big and bold dark fruit flavors, big tannins, yet still with a soft and lush finish. I agree with the later half of that. I found the wine to be very refined, subtle, almost elegant, still maintaining that which we love about Tuscany, and yes, a long and lush finish. Maybe the fact that we enjoyed this wine with a hearty, tomato/meat based pasta meal, made the wine seem more tame and refined, but that is OK with me. Enjoy!

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When I saw a Grand Cru level St. Emilion at a relatively inexpensive price, I just had to try it. There is a reason that it sells for around $20, its not very good. I admit that I tasted this right after opening, and did not let it open up, but still the overall result was disappointing. While the nose was pleasant enough, the taste was harsh, almost bitter, and just not enjoyable at all. I probably could have let it open up for awhile and tried it again, but my first try was so unpleasant, I poured the bottle out. Glad I tried it (expirementation is good), but I will go back to the better known Chateaus for my St. Emilion's.

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Overall, just a lovely bottle of wine offering all the beautiful things expected in a merlot based Pomerol and at a reasonable price. Soft and pleasant nose, delicate full flavors, long finish that was not harsh. We enjoyed this wine over two hours, and it got smoother over the time.

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Being a wine club selection, I am assuming this is typical of a highly rated Victoria Shiraz. Big, Bold and Fruit Forward yet refined finish.

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