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Sterling Vintner’s Collection 2004 Merlot

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Merlot | No Comments »

Doing a bit of business travel recently and the Vinagoth swilled down this bottle with a companion at a hotel restaurant. Originally a Cab was ordered, but they were out, so this one came in second. Apologies for the flash-washed ...

Huntington Petite Sirah 2005: Death by Bludgeoning, in a pleasant fashion.

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Petite Sirah | No Comments »

Vinagoth like Petite Sirah.  Don't let the name fool you. Petite Sirah is NOT "petite" and from what my limited intelligence can gather, it isn't "syrah" either. Petite Sirah is like a single malt Scotch. Something normally used in blending because ...