Psydr Short & To-The-Point Wine Reviews
Below are reviews of fun little finds purchased locally. The typical cost per bottle is $10 or less, and the label probably has a little more pizazz than your traditional Barolo. But don't judge the bottle by the label. These reviews are personal and certainly non-professional evaluations of wines we've tried. Enjoy!
December 30, 2008
September 6, 2008
2006 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Smoking Loon
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Smokin' Loon Pinot"
Labels: 2006, 4 STAR, Pinot Noir, Red, Smoking Loon, USA
1 Reviews:
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September 6, 2008 8:11 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
So, I was standing there at my local corner store racking my brain trying to decide which of their lovely wines would best compliment my jalapeno cheddar dip and Tostitos scoops when my eyes came upon this Smoking Loon. After quietly pulling up the Psydr Wine Review site on my new iPhone, I was quickly able to determine I have yet to review this bottle. Soon I was out the door with my new discovery. Now, sitting on my favorite couch, I have the following information to dispatch:
This is an excellent Pinot. Great nose. Almost refreshing like that first whiff of coffee in the morning. While a little leggy visually, the wine itself does not have a thick or sticky texture. The palate is very, very, cherry-berry. How's that for a description? Sorry. That's just what came to mind on first swallow. It's a very smooth wine which is fairly typical of the Pinot and probably why I tend to enjoy them so much.
I think you'll be a happy little camper if you choose this wine. Sometimes they DO carry the good stuff at the corner store. Whadaya know...
Okay, so now it's time for the chips and cheese. I was holding off for the review. Enough of that! I'm hungry.
August 31, 2008
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September 1, 2008 1:10 AM ,
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Sehr gut! This is a very enjoyable Pinot from Germany of all places. A beautiful ruby red and smooth, smooth, smooth.
This bottle has close to zero nose... which is a little odd. It's practically without sent of any kind. Not a bad thing I suppose. Just suspicious.
Regardless, this is a wonderful beverage. Go pick up a bottle at your local grocery, sit down on your favorite couch, fire up one of your all-time favorite flicks, and enjoy. That's precisely what I'm doing at this very moment. What movie you ask? Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back of course!
Regarding the label: I found the artwork refreshing for a modern wine. Perhaps the duo palate is a bit non-traditional and overly simple for some, but I quite like it.
Also of note: This is the first Psydr review posted via iPhone. A fairly amazing device I must admit regardless of my much deserved dislike of Apple Computing.
August 30, 2008
2006 Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Mirassou
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Mirrasou Cab"
Labels: 4 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mirassou, Pinot Noir, Red, USA
1 Reviews:
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August 30, 2008 6:21 PM ,
psydr said...
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
Dark and delicious. This is a very nice Cabernet. It goes down smooth and has a nice finish. Then just a hint of tannins take over. Therefore the aftertaste is the only thing non-5 STAR I could find. There's something else in the aftertaste I can't quite define. It's not bad. But it's not terribly good either. This flavor doesn't detract from the wine though, so don't hesitate to snatch up a bottle or two. If you're a Cabernet Sauvignon fan, I DO believe you're going to enjoy this beverage.
I absolutely love Mirassou's Pinot Noir. It's one of my personal favorites, so be sure to give it a try as well... if you're in the market for a Pinot that is...
July 21, 2008
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July 21, 2008 7:53 PM ,
psydr said...
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A very mellow Pinot. And, by mellow I mean lack of flavor. The 3 STAR rating is due to my belief there are folks in the wild which enjoy such a vino. Some folks enjoy drinking wine without having to deal with flavor. This is usually a symptom of being new to wine. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing bad about this. In fact, it's a general necessity. Introductory wines should be aplenty. Without such, fewer are likely to delve into the world of wine, and no one wants that... That would defeat our purpose here.
This is a very unoffensive selection. I know just the type to migrate to it at a party. This is a very good red for those wishing to make the transition from white. It's most certainly ideal for the casual Sauvignon Blanc consumer.
The nose is of blackberry and cherry and the color is a very pleasing ruby red. For me, I wish there was just a hint more palate. Then we'd be in business.
June 27, 2008
2005 The Red Square Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: The Red Square
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: New Zealand
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $13
NICKNAME: "Red Square Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2005, 4 STAR, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Red, The Red Square
1 Reviews:
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June 27, 2008 10:31 PM ,
psydr said...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
Very nice! While this wine is priced a little above our "cheap," $10 ceiling here, I wanted to report my feelings. I liked it!
There's a rich oak flavor with a hint of cherry and blackberry. Not too much. Just a hint. Perfect. A wonderful palate.
The liquid goes down very smooth. No bitter. No regrets.
It's a Friday night here, and this is JUST the wine I was looking for to finish off my hectic week of work and injury. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Delicious!
June 9, 2008
2006 Redwood Creek Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Redwood Creek
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: Pavia, Italy
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $7
NICKNAME: "Redwood Noir"
Labels: 2006, 4 STAR, Italy, Pinot Noir, Red, Redwood Creek
1 Reviews:
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June 9, 2008 7:51 PM ,
psydr said...
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
I was a little surprised by this wine. Considering where it was purchased and the amount paid, I mostly expected a mouthful of tar and ash. Instead, I was treated with the smooth, sweet taste of dark cherries. I really did enjoy this bottle. The aroma was quite pleasant, and the color very good.
Overall, I fully recommend you try this cheap wine from Italy. Now for the best part: Head on over to your local 711 to pick one up...
May 18, 2008
2005 Lockwood Vineyard Block 7 Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Lockwood Vineyard
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Lockwood Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2005, Lockwood Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Red, UNRATED, USA
April 21, 2008
2006 Yellow Tail Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Yellow Tail
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: South Eastern Australia
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Yellow Tail Pinot Noir"
Labels: 1 STAR, 2006, Australia, Pinot Noir, Red, Yellow Tail
1 Reviews:
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April 21, 2008 10:16 PM ,
psydr said...
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1 OUT OF 5 STARS
Okay, this stuff is pretty bad. I'm a little disappointed in this Yellow Tail varietal since the Shiraz scored so well.
This bottle was ridiculously sweet for a Pinot. Retarded sweet really. Not good.
Skip it... No, really, skip it.
April 13, 2008
1 Reviews:
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April 20, 2008 12:28 PM ,
psydr said...
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A little sweet but not overly so. However, I don't usually associate sweet with Pinot Noir, so something is amiss here. Decent wine though. Don't NOT try it.
March 30, 2008
2006 Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Robert Mondavi
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Mondavi Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2006, 5 STAR, Pinot Noir, Red, Robert Mondavi, USA
1 Reviews:
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March 30, 2008 9:06 PM ,
psydr said...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
This wine is just excellent. I love it. Gorgeous color and smell. More quaffable than water. It's just a delight to drink. This is possibly the best wine I've reviewed in quite sometime. I'm not kidding.
There's some cherry here and a slight oak palate as it glides off the tongue and down the back of the throat. Perfect. Incredibly smooth. I just can't say enough about this wine. Bravo Robert Mondavi!
Do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle on your very next trip to the store. It is readily available at most stores in the Great Northwest...
March 3, 2008
2005 Scarlet of Paris Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Scarlet of Paris
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Scarlet Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2005, France, Pinot Noir, Red, Scarlet of Paris, UNRATED
February 23, 2008
2005 Blackstone Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Blackstone
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: California, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Blackstone Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2005, Blackstone, Pinot Noir, Red, USA
1 Reviews:
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February 23, 2008 10:09 PM ,
psydr said...
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Another really sweet wine. Tons of berries present. Again, toooooo much. Not smooth. Why can't we chill on the additives and just produce a good, palatable wine?
This is a conundrum for me. Personally, I love Pinot Noirs. This just isn't one of them.
January 29, 2008
2007 Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2007WINERY: Pepperwood Grove
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: South Eastern Australia
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $7
NICKNAME: "Pepperwood Pinot"
Labels: 2007, 3 STAR, Australia, Pepperwood Grove, Pinot Noir, Red
1 Reviews:
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January 29, 2008 9:55 PM ,
psydr said...
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
This is my fault. I sampled the Pepperwood Pinot in the same evening as the Syrah. Historically, I prefer the Pinot over Syrah, but not in this case. Honestly, this Australian wine is no equal to its Californian brethren. I must deduct at least one Star... and fight myself not to deduct another. It's not a bad wine. I just wouldn't buy it over its Syrah counterpart... or over other Pinots I've sampled as of late.
I found this review hard to type. At first, I could not decide how to explain how I preferred one winery's Syrah over its Pinot. I am sure this happens from time to time. It just hasn't happened to me before.
Anyway, kudos to Pepperwood for their Syrah. Their Pinot Noir is... eh... average.
January 28, 2008
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January 28, 2008 6:29 PM ,
psydr said...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
Excellent! This is a great Pinot Noir at a great price. A hint of cherry. No bitter. Not too sweet. It's perfect. Honestly, I can not believe this is a $7 bottle of wine. Hats off to Mirassou. You are sure to see more of their wines reviewed here very shortly... -
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May 10, 2008 3:58 PM ,
psydr said...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
So, a friend of mine brought this bottle over last night to a little dinner we hosted. It hadn't struck me I'd already reviewed the bottle a couple months ago until the silky liquid hit my tongue. I thought, "this is an excellent, excellent Pinot." I checked the Psydr Wine List and sure enough, there it was. I'd already given it a 5 STAR rating.
Well, just to solidify the rating I thought I'd rant a little about it once more. My buddy said he picked up the bottle on sale for $8, but I remember paying only $7. Either way, it's a great value. Shoot. It'd be a great value at twice the price in my humble opinion.
January 4, 2008
47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir
YEAR: None Given, Purchased 2007WINERY: 47 Pound Rooster
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Dillon, CO
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Big Cock"
Labels: 3 STAR, 47 Pound Rooster, France, Pinot Noir, Red
2 Reviews:
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January 7, 2008 11:15 PM ,
psydr said...
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Blank. Nearly flavorless. However, no flavor is better than bad flavor. Thin and without any sort of legs.
Don't get me wrong. This is in no way a bad wine. In fact, I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good sipping wine. It's in no way offensive to the pallet and is very drinkable. Just don't expect a standing ovation.
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February 9, 2008 11:26 PM ,
Jay said...
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3 out of 5 stars
I liked it just fine. Drinkable indeed. Admittedly, I'm a big fan of the label and I started the day with a handful of Bloody Maries. Overall tho, I found it pretty tastey. I'm beginning to realize that I don't really describe the wines that I drink. I just use this as an excuse to write little stories. Sorry, but at least I enjoyed this wine whilst I rambled.
December 24, 2007
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December 24, 2007 4:17 PM ,
psydr said...
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5 OUT OF 5 STARS
Very smooth. Tons of flavor without an unpleasant aftertaste. It's hard to say what it might have become once it had had a good chance to breath because the bottle didn't last very long...
For the money, this wine can not be beat. Honestly, this is one of the best inexpensive wines I've ever purchased. I will be purchasing more bottles of this particular wine in the near future. -
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December 25, 2007 8:05 PM ,
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Being one who may have never experienced a 5 star wine I'm not sure how to rate the good ones. So bear in mind just that.
4 stars
T'was a little dry but not bad at all. I like them sweet and this one came across as such to me. I liked it pretty good....and it's got a big red truck on it. -
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May 9, 2009 12:33 PM ,
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Not a review- just noticing that all of your 5 star wines are red. What's with that?
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Okay, this isn't my favorite Pinot. The hue shifts towards the purple side a bit too far for a Pinot, which to me indicated it was going to be a bit sweet. It is. The nose is also sweet. Quite fruity. The first thing that comes to mind is cherry. Tons of it. The cherry flavor is very, very strong. Surprisingly so, and terribly overwhelming. Too sweet. Hob Nob needs to figure out how to tone this down a bit. Dial down on the fruit in this case I say.
On the plus side, there's no bitter aftertaste. No tannins what-so-ever that I can identify. Not too thick either. The legs are just right. It's really too bad this concoction is so sweet. This could be a good wine. The roots are there. If Hob Nob would just cut back the vines a bit...
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