Mike's Wine Log

A collection of dated opinions on wine enjoyed by the Mike, his family, and their trusted friends. This log occupies the other end of the critical spectrum from the lists maintained by connoisseurs, experts, and aficionados but is rather more like a ship's log, documenting a journey through a veritable "sea of wine" noting events which happen both underway and in port. In vino veritas. MLR April 2003

Saturday, November 17, 2007

2001 Sangre de Toro

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A pulsating curry dinner set the scene for a little drama fueled by this delicious offering from Torres. The evening started with the ferve...
Sunday, November 11, 2007

2005 Writer's Block Cabernet-Franc

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A really fine little vino served at the best restaurant in WSNC. Everybody seemed happy with the way this Cab-Franc from the Steele Winery ...
Sunday, November 04, 2007

2001 Madonna Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cocktails at the Man called Juicy Fruit and Mayaritaville's. Covered a lot of ground with B&V including a bowling review, the detail...
Friday, November 02, 2007

2005 Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir

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We've been into the Gladiator before, but this time it was billed as the house red at the Zinc Brasserie . Rat-enabled, a medium sized,...
Thursday, November 01, 2007

2004 Berberana Vina Alarde Crianza

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The return of B&V continues with this light, excellent rioja. Balanced and even up against the incomparable seafood lasagna. Tales of ...
Wednesday, October 31, 2007

2005 Trapiste Pinot Noir

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Well behind in posts due to intense social schedule. This mysterious wine accompanied some beef ribs and followed a Yellow Tail Merlot. Th...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

2007 Sebeka Sauvignon Blanc

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From the Western Cape of South Africa. Served very cold, this fantastic wine marked the return of the team from Alverstoke. A strong buy rec...
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