Clos du Bois Shiraz '03

FACT
Company:	Clos Du Bois
Vintage:	2003
Type:	Syrah
Style:
Country:	California
Region:	Sonoma County
Cost	$8 from Longs Drugs
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. Nice ruby color.
Aroma:	4. Medium and quite complext. I couldn't tell what are they but they are definitely different from Carbernet or other that I've tasted.
Flavor:	3.
Sweetness (white):	NA
Tannin (red):	medium and taste or tart
Acidity:	medium
Body:	quit full-bodied
Length:	long
Balance:	not sure
Overall:	3.
Score:	(14.5 x 2.5) + 50 = 86
Notes:	This is the first Syrah that I tasted since a long time ago. I was eager to evaluate it. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed at first. I sipped the wine w/o any other food and the taste was not smooth nor pleasant on the palate. I tried it again the next day and this time with some cheeses. To my surprise, this time the wine is smoother and quite good to drink; may be a taste of peppery. So, I give it a B-. I should get a better Syrah and then compare it with this one.
Would I Drink Again:	Probably not

Graham's Porto Six Grapes

FACT
Company:	Graham
Vintage:
Type:	Fortified/Desert
Style:	Port
Country:	Portugal
Region:
Cost	$15 from Costco.
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. Clear ruby color.
Aroma:	4. Medium to strong
Flavor:	4.
Sweetness (white):	Good, sweet but not too sweet.
Tannin (red):
Acidity:
Body:	quit full-bodied
Length:	long
Balance:	good
Overall:	4. very nice
Score:	(16 x 2.5) + 50 = 90.
Notes:	I love it and I give it a A. Especially a good value, for under $15.
Would I Drink Again:	Yes

Martel Cordon Bleu

Many people recommends it. I bought it in Penang for almost US$100 in Feb-2005. Then I found it was sold for less than US$80 at Seoul Airport on the way back to US. Bammer!!!

The last bammer is I DON'T quite like it. I guest I am not hard liquer kind of guy, too "spicy" for me. May be I should learn how to make a cocktail with it :D.

Bailey Irish Cream

I really like this stuff, always keep a bottle on hand :)

R. L. Buller & Son Tawny Port

FACT
Company:	R. L. Buller & Son Tawny
Vintage:	2004
Type:	Tawny Port
Style:
Country:	Australia
Region:	Victoria
	Rutherglen
Cost	$11 from Costco
MY TASTING
Sight:	5. Nice dark red or brown color
Aroma:	5. Strong and attractive
Flavor:	4
Sweetness (white):	sometimes it felt a bit too sweet
Tannin (red):
Acidity:	noe
Body:	strong and full-bodies
Length:	long,
Balance:	very well
Overall:	4. Really like it and pretty good value.
Score:	18 x 2.5 + 50 = 95
Notes:	The Wine Advocate The Victory Tawny exhibits a medium garnet color in addition to sweet, unctuous strawberry and cherry fruit. It is a blend of four grapes, Carina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Shiraz. Score: 90. —Robert Parker, October 01, 2004. Tasted March 2006. I really like this one and give it an A+. After tasting it, I went and bought another 4 bottles. Sometimes, I think it is a bit too sweet but the flavor is full and complex.
Would I Drink Again:	Yes

Peachy Canyon Zin Port

FACT
Company:	Peachy Canyon
Vintage:	2004
Type:	Zin Port
Style:
Country:	USA
Region:	California
	Paso Robles
Cost	$25 for half bottle
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. Nice dark ruby
Aroma:	4. medium complex and fruity
Flavor:	4
Sweetness (white):
Tannin (red):
Acidity:	low.
Body:	medium and thin (for port)
Length:	medium lingering
Balance:	good
Overall:	4. Nice but not a good value.
Score:	(16x2.5)+50 = 90
Notes:	I give it a B. But I don't think I will buy it again, not for $25 for 375ml.
Would I Drink Again:	Definitely not

Napa Creek Napa Valley Chardonay 2003

FACT
Company:	Napa Creek from Bronco Wine Company
Vintage:	2003
Type:	Chardonay
Style:	Napa mix
Country:	USA
Region:	California
Cost	Under $10 from Trader's Joe.
MY TASTING
Sight:	3. I thought I same some particular; don't quite remember now, need to try it again :)
Aroma:	4. light and fruity
Flavor:	5 smooth and not too powering
Sweetness (white):
Tannin (red):
Acidity:	low.
Body:	light and thin
Length:	medium lingering
Balance:	good
Overall:	4. very nice
Score:	(16 x 2.5) + 50 = 90.
Notes:	I love it and I give it a A. Simple and nice.
Would I Drink Again:	Yes

Sutter Home Moscato '04

FACT
Company:	Sutter Home
Vintage:	2004
Type:	Moscat
Style:
Country:	USA
Region:	California
Cost	$4.99 at BevMo.com
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. clear and brilliant; pale yellow
Aroma:	4. attractive and light, slightly fruity
Flavor:	5
Sweetness (white):	medium sweet
Tannin (red):
Acidity:	almost none
Body:	light and thin
Length:	lingering
Balance:	good
Overall:	5. very nice
Score:	18 x 2.5 + 50 = 95
Notes:	I love it and I give it a A. A+ for excellent value wine as this wine only cost less than $4.
Would I Drink Again:	Definitely yes

Cline Zinfandel California '02

FACT
Company:	Cline Cellars
Vintage:	2001
Type:	Zinfandel
Style:
Country:	USA
Region:	California
Cost	$8.99 at BevMo.com
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. clear and ruby color
Aroma:	4. attractive
Flavor:	3
Sweetness (white):
Tannin (red):	hard and complext
Acidity:	tart and medium
Body:	lmedium and complex, a bit heavy
Length:	long, lingering (with taste of tart)
Balance:	good
Overall:	3, average wine
Score:	15 x 2.5 + 50 = 85
Notes:	I give it a B (average). Lynn likes this one better than Fattoria del Cerro (Vino Di Montepulciano), more compact and stronger taste and complex. But I think I like Fattoria Del Cerro better.
Would I Drink Again:	May be

Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano '01

FACT
Company:	Fattoria del Cerro
Vintage:	2001
Type:	Other Reds
Style:	Other Italian
Country:	Italy
Region:	Tuscany
	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
MY TASTING
Sight:	4. clear and nice ruby color
Aroma:	4. clean and pleasant
Flavor:	5.
Sweetness (white)
Tannin (red)	dry and soft
Acidity	A bit tart when drink
Body	light and thin, no taste of tartness after drinking, pretty smooth feeling
Length	short
Balance	good
Overall:	4. Light and thin; dry and soft and less tart
Score:	17 x 2.5 + 50 = 92.5
Cost:	$17.95 + tax from Bev&Mo.
Notes:	I give it a A. This wine is thinner compare to Cline Zinfandel and less tart; softer and less complex. At first, the taste of tart disppointment me a bit. However, I tasted it again the next day and the wine is softer and less tart. Next time, It would be nice to open it and let it air for at least an hour before drinking.
Would I Drink Again:	Yes