Taste and Value

2010 Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux

Yikes! It's here again with a high rating and a great price, $12 bucks.  This H3 tastes better than the 09 at a slightly higher price.

Supple and spicey with lush fruit forward with horse feathers on the end. This is a meritage of cabernet suvigon and
merlot.

Check at Costco, I've already got some at Total Wine.  Buy this by the case to lay down. This is another deal that will be heavy on restaurant sales.

Wine Enthusiast: N/A
Wine Spectator: 90
Robert Parker: 92 (Wow, he hardly ever gives a high score on below $20 wines)
Retail: $12.00 - Total Wine

 

2007 Casa Lapostolle Alexandre Chardonnay

This had a special article in wine spectator on the rise of this winery
in Chile.

Very rich chardonnay with pear undertones and apple with fig lasting on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 91
Wine Spectator: 91
Robert Parker: 91
Retail: $11.00 - Total Wine

2009 Chateau Clos de Vieille Eglise Castillon

A great big bordeaux with berry and dark chocolate aromas that rise up from this excellent wine from France.  This was barrel tasted by wine spectator in 2009 and it received a 90-95 score, they now say tasteing it with a classic score of 92

Wine Enthusiast: 94
Wine Spectator: 92 - Classic
Robert Parker: 94
Retail: $12.99 - Total Wine

2009 Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon (note 2010 had same score)

Columbia Valley Washinton wine that is one of the best values in cabernets...Double wow BIG CAB!

Wine Enthusiast: 91
Wine Spectator: 91 - Classic
Robert Parker: 90
Retail: $12.99 - Total Wine & Costsco

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Taste & Value Wine of the Week

2010 Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay Horse Heaven

One of the best values I've seen in chardonnay without the huge oak barrel bite of normal chardonnays tasted.  Lots of honey blossoms and fig tastes with a soft finish.

Good value at $10.99 - Total Wine or Costco