FLIGHT ONE:
*Scrimaglio, Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, IT 1998 ($15.99)
"Very basic" "Neutral" "Summer Wine"
Nose: Licorice/cherry
Taste: Grassy/rain
Mouth feel: Silky, soft
Finish: Short
*Quinta Do Crasto, Douro, (Tinta Briz, Tina Barocca, Touriga National, Tourga Franca) Portugal 2003 ($22.95) *3 Votes*
"Sweeter" "Versatile" "Cheesy" "Transition wine"
Nose: Hot/candied cherry
Taste: Jamy plum
Mouth Feel: Thick
Finish: Fruit forward
*Taurino Notapanario, Salentio Rosso (Negro Amaro, Malvasia Nera), Piedmont, IT 1999 ($14.95)
"Elbowed" "Sherry" "Hole in mid-palate" "Wet dog"
Nose: Tawny port/sherry
Mouth feel/Balance: high acids
Taste: unremarkable
Finish: Tart apple
*Angelo Pitaro, Refosco, Friuli, IT 2005 (15.99) *Least Favorite *
"Flat"
Nose: Sour candy/radish
Taste: Woody
Finish: Cedar
*Trinchero Petit Verdot, St. Helena, 2003 ($23.99) *Most Favorite- 7 Votes*
"Well balanced" "Oaky" "Depth"
Nose: Clay, vegetal
Taste: Blueberries, plum
Finish: Smoky
FLIGHT TWO:
*Luca, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2002 (on sale $27.99) *1 least favorite vote*
"Thin"
Nose: Paint thinner
Taste: Cherry cola
Finish: Short, unremarkable
*Tikal Patriote, Bonarda/Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2004 ($21.99) *2 least favorite votes*
"Sweet" "Vinegar" "Zin-like"
Nose: Candied marachino cherry
Taste: Nuts (walnut, hazelnut)
Balance: High acids
Finish: Hot, but blows off
*Cline Ancient Vines, Morvedere, Contra Costa 2004 ($14.39) *3 favorite votes*
"Sweet nose" "Blue cheese" "I would buy this" "Haven't had a Cline I didn't like"
Nose: Apricot, whipped cream
Taste: Fruit (dried prunes); good oak, tannins
Finish: Vanilla
*Marietta, Petite Sirah, Alexander Valley 2003 ($18.49) *Most Favorite with 5 votes*
"Fruit bomb"
Nose: Blackberry, floral
Taste: Dark fruits
Balance: Tart acids, strong/chewy tannins
Finish: Earthy
Chateau de Fitere, Madrian, FR (Tannat) ($12.99) *5 least favorite votes*
"Grass" "Dirt" "Bad licorice"
Nose: Asperagus
Taste: Hot
Finish: Cedar, drops quickly
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