Alphabetical Reviews - E

You can see all my reviews in these archives. Reviews are organized alphabetically by the producer's name.

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E&J Gallo Pinot Noir, Sonoma County California, 2002-
Bright and clean aromas .Cherries, red berries, smoke, barnyard aromas and a hint of game meat. Light bodied with just a suggestion of vegetation and subtle tannins. Nice price point at: $20.00
Wine Diva tasted-February 2006 

E&J Gallo Sierra Valley White Zinfandel, California, 2005-Sweet... yes! Blindingly-Wine-Diva-pink...yes! An institution...yes! If you like the candy floss and berry flavours of sweet summer wines this one is very affordable and has some lovely refreshing citrus rind flavours to crisp it up a bit.
$7.99
Wine Diva tasted- May 30 2006

E&J Gallo Sierra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2004- Bright cherry/cassis aromas, hints of plum, tobacco and earth. Lively flavours with fresh, light red fruit and soft tannins. Easy to drink at a very affordable price.
$9.99
Wine Diva tasted- May 30 2006

E&J Gallo Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Calif., 2002- Quite perfumed with dark flowers, fresh cassis, plum, leather and earth. Soft green flavours on the palate with light integrated tannins.
$19.99
Wine Diva tasted- May 30 2006

Gallo Family Vineyards Barrelli Creek, Alexander Valley Calif., 2002- Huge fruit (this is the warmest of the Gallo vineyards) earthy, dark fruit, sweet vanilla and milk chocolate. Cherry vanilla, both fresh and jammy  with gripping tannins and a sweetly spiced finish.
$34.95
Wine Diva tasted- May 30 2006

Eileen Hardy Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia, 1993- No spring chicken, but Eileen is holding up remarkably well. A clue to the consistent quality of the Eileen Hardy Shiraz’s produced.
The 1993 was open and decanted for a couple of hours before we savoured it.
Still some fresh berry fruit but certainly showing the signs of maturity… aromas becoming bouquet, the softening of the tannins and drop off of original lush fruit. The colour had softened to a brickish red, sediment lined the base of the glass, cedar box, dried fruit and tobacco prevailed and all was good.
Wine Diva tasted-February 2006
Conversely;
Eileen Hardy Shiraz, 2001- Tasted just last month was powerful and sexy with lush blackberry fruit, eucalyptus, fruitcake and bold spice…just what Dr. Wine Diva ordered!
Limited availability arriving in April at private wine stores $93.00 (approx)

Evesham Wood 'Le Puits Sec' Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Oregon, 2003- In the great label debate Wine Diva proves that critters are not always a draw. Maybe drinkers  will accept a critter on the label up to a certain price point? That's WD's theory anyways. My point being, I was instantly drawn to this simply lovely label. The colour of old parchment, simple classic text and a delicate hand-painted Pacific Dogwood blossom.  It's also no surprise that WD is a huge fan of Oregon wines, especially pinot noir as they are some of the best in the world. So with this bottle of Evesham all the stars were aligned. Of course, when the wine inside lives up to (or surpasses) expectations Wine Diva is elated!
Deep earthy-ruby hue with aromas of smoked meat, earth, sour cherry, mushrooms and coffee grounds. Velvety mouth-feel spiked with smoked cherry, tobacco, sweet berries and rich, spiced chocolate.
$37.90 Available at Marquis Wine Cellars
Wine Diva tasted-May 22 2006