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2004 The Climber

Region: 
Napa Valley
Price: 
$18

Rating (1-5 stars): 
**** (Excellent)
Value (1-5 stars): 
**** (Excellent)
Place/Date Tasted: 
Steamboat Springs, CO - April, 2008
Impressions
Color/Aroma: 
Deep ruby red
Palate: 
Fruity blend of raspberry and cherry. Somewhat smokey with a hint of chocolate
Finish: 
Very smooth fruit blend. The chocolate hints grow in the finish.
Overall: 
I've been eating Clif Bars for years, but had no idea the family had a winery. I stumbled upon this lovely blend while on vacation in Steamboat Springs and was pleasantly surprised by it's exceptional quality. One might think a "Clif Bar wine" to be something of a gimmick, but I urge you to try a bottle if you can find one.
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2005 Mio Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore

Region: 
Italy (Veneto Region)
Price: 
$20

Rating (1-5 stars): 
*** (Good)
Value (1-5 stars): 
*** (Good)
Place/Date Tasted: 
Home - March, 2008
Impressions
Color/Aroma: 
Pale ruby
Palate: 
Subtle fruit with strong spices
Finish: 
Lingering spice
Overall: 
This was a wine club selection from Wine Styles. As the tasting notes promised, I found this Italian blend a pleasant, light red with strong spice overtones. It went well with lamb chops and I'm certain it would balance nicely any bold meat dish.
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2005 Fetish Playmates

Region: 
Barossa Valley (Australia)

Rating (1-5 stars): 
*** (Good)
Value (1-5 stars): 
*** (Good)
Place/Date Tasted: 
Home - January, 2008
Impressions
Color/Aroma: 
Very deep purple - almost black. A hint of cinnamon
Palate: 
Very soft and round, fruity
Finish: 
Fruit gradually increases
Overall: 
If one can get passed the quirky name and the screw-cap, one will find this to be a very pleasant, easy-to-drink blend (89% Shiraz, 8% Mataro, 3% Grenache). It complemented well the lamb chops this evening.
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2005 Malm Cellars Cross Blend

Price: 
$21

Rating (1-5 stars): 
** (Average)
Value (1-5 stars): 
** (Average)
Place/Date Tasted: 
Wine Styles - December, 2007
Impressions
Color/Aroma: 
Dark purple appearance
Palate: 
Subtle fruit complex, strong alcoholic taste
Finish: 
Hint of chocolate?
Overall: 
This blend (92% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon) did not have the subtle complexities I've come to expect from blends.
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2005 Novella Synergy

Price: 
$9

Rating (1-5 stars): 
** (Average)
Value (1-5 stars): 
*** (Good)
Impressions
Color/Aroma: 
Floral & hint of fruit
Palate: 
Definite cherry and spices
Finish: 
Fruits give way to spices and the impression of cream
Overall: 
An average blend - very drinkable as a daily wine. The blend is 46% Petite Sirah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Sangiovese, 5% Petite Verdot. Produced by Eos Estate Winery in Paso Robles, CA. Purchased at Trader Joe's, I'll probably by another bottle or two.
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