8 Words on Wine

Francis and I have tired on the hyperbolic diatribe surrounding wine ratings. It dawned on us that most of the so called experts reviews, less the circumlocution, pretty much boil down to 8 descriptive words for their recapitulation. If we can do it, so can you.....what say you wine geek and geekettes?

Monday, November 12, 2012

2010 l'Hortus Pic Saint Loup +++ 12 Euro 

When in Paris....Simple, wet, some sweetness.


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Saturday, November 3, 2012

2008 La Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso ++++ $20 

Classic Bolgheri , California cab ish, excellent, well priced


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2009 Delas CdR +++ $10 

Every night a $10 pleasure. Never disappoints.


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