Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

Not much time so just one thing: Excellent!

This 100% Shiraz wine is produced in Languedoc Roussillon, in France. It is medium bodied, with a lot of berries and red fruit flavors, and typical Shiraz spices.
Quite nice, but it *does* need a bit of decanting before drinking.

I found this bottle at BevMo, the wine is made in Monterey County, and displays very fruity flavors. It is sharp, a bit acid and light on oak. I liked it better after the bottle was open for a day or so.

OK, I must admit that we opened this bottle at a friend's house forgetting we had another Chardonnay stored somewhere. It is not a bad Sauvignon Blanc, but I have had better ones.

Fairview is one of the leading producers in South Africa and his Goat
Rotie is a simple yet very enjoyable alternative to the expensive (and hard to find) French Cote Rotie's.
This Rhone blend, Shiraz with 5% Viognier, shows nice tannins, lots of fruit flavors, plus smoke and chocolate.
At $14 at Costco, it is really a great deal.
WS: 91

This blend of Zinfandel (49%), Merlot (33%) and Cabernet Franc (18%) is rich, well bodied and for the price ($9.99 at K&L Wine), it is really a good deal.