Cline Syrah 2003

Vineyard: Cline Cellars Sonoma CA
Wine: Cline Syrah
Year: 2003
Rating: C+
Price: $10.00

Notes: Needed 1 1/2 hours decanting,tasted suprising better after long decant.But initially was just so,so hence the C++

Fat Bastard - Shiraz 2004

Vineyard: hills north of Nimes in France - Vin de Pays D'oc (Thierry and Guy - Fat Bastard)
Wine: Fat Bastard Shiraz
Year: 2004
Rating: C+
Price: $8.50

Notes: Needed 1 1/2 hours decanting before it tasted decent.

Santenay Ier Cru - Beaurepaire (Paul's Bday Wine)

Vineyard: Sorine & Fils - Bourgogne
Wine: Santenay Ier Cru - Beaurepaire
Year: 2002
Price: $29
Rating: B+

Comments: Had this wine on Paul's birthday. Full of flavor, yet slightly dry, medium-bodied.

Sons of Eden Grenache/Syrah

Winery: Sons of Eden, Bruassa, Australia
Wine: Grenache/Syrah
Year: 2002

Rating: B++

Notes: We had this wine at The Elephant Walk in Cambridge. It tasted like cherries, with a very fruity flavor. Medium-bodied; not very "full". It was a nice change from fuller-bodied wines.