Category Archives: Tasting
Senel Wine’s Top 10 of 2011 (the Full List)
Thank you all for following me through another bountiful year of wine experiences. I hope 2011 has treated you well, regardless of how “into” wine you are. Remember, it’s just wine. You don’t just jump into knowing everything or having … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s 2011 Wine of the Year!
2007 Montes, Purple Angel, Carmenère, Rapel (Colchagua Valley, Chile) $55 Ranking point total 8.5 (1/2.5/5) And now, for your adoration, my favorite wine of 2011! Chilean wines on the high-end are something to behold. Last year, one of the best … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wines of 2011: #2
2008 Schild Estate, Shiraz, Barossa (Australia) $25 Ranking point total 7.25 (2/1.25/4.5) I’m not one to piggyback on Wine Spectator; however I couldn’t agree more with one of their selections from last year that is still readily available this year. … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 of 2011: #3
2009 Chateau de Saint Cosme, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône (France) $55 Ranking point total 7.25 (1/2.25/4) The Côte-Rôtie is the source of some of my favorite Syrahs and also serves as inspiration to New World winemakers, some of which have been able to replicate … Continue reading
Senel Wine’s Top 10 of 2011: #4
2008 Januik, Cabernet Sauvignon, ColumbiaValley (Washington) $30 Ranking point total 6.75 (1.5/2.25/3) Prior to reading about Januik in Wine Spectator, all I knew was that Michael Januik was at one point the winemaker at Stimson Lane, which is now Ste. … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 of 2011: #5
2006 Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, Lamaione, Tuscany (Italy) $64 Ranking point total 6.5 (.5/2.5/3.5) With #5, we’re getting into elitie territory! The next 5 wines are all capible of delivering impactful experiences that will show you why wine lovers speak so … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #6
2009 Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese, Tuscany (Italy) $22 Ranking point total 5.25 (2.5/1.25/1.5) The first of back-to-back Italians in countdown is from the legendary producer of Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido. It’s amazing how winemaker Sebastiano Rosa melded 70% Cabernet and 30% … Continue reading
Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #7
2009 Emmerich Knoll, Rosé, Wachau (Austria) $28 Ranking point total: 5 (1.75/.75/2.5) The Knoll estate is located in the town of Unterloibenin the Wachau, Austria. It has been run by an Emmerich Knoll for several generations and currently makes roughly … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #8
2006 Penfolds, St. Henri, South Australia (Australia) – $72 Ranking point total 4.5 (.25/2.25/2) Penfolds has the most renowned history of all Australian wine firms. I covered this history in a piece written back in February after the mind-blowing ‘Heritage … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #9
2009 Donelan, Venus, Sonoma County (California) $45 Ranking point total 3.5 (1.25/1.25/1) Following-up on the success of the selection of their Cuvee Christine in last year’s Top 10, they’ve rightly earned their spot yet again. This time, they are simply showing … Continue reading
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