Steve Grubbs, Founder
Over90Under20.com
A great wine to one person may not be a great wine to another. The value in wine ratings is not that they define our personal tastes, but instead, they provide a guide based on the palates of those who have tasted literally thousands of wines. In addition, it's helpful to have a resource that helps those of us who may be neophytes in the art of wine tasting to understand the subtleties of wine. The purpose of this Web site is help average people find wines that are highly rated by Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast and other but cost less then $20 per bottle (or in some cases, less then $30).Please enjoy the site, whether you are a wine store, wine bar or wine enthusiast and let us know how we can make it more useful.
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“Proprietor Michel Reybrie and his winemaker Jean-Guillaume Prats, have fashioned a brilliant blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. The dark purple-hued 2005 reveals a sumptuous bouquet of licorice, black currants, black olives, smoke and damp earth. Fleshy and supple-textured with good tannins as well as decent acidity, this seriously-endowed, complex effort can be consumed over the next 12 to 14 years".
Food pairings: Strong cheese, pasta, wild game and red meat
The 2005 Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz displays an inky, crimson red color with purple hues. The fragrant nose shows lifted aromas of plum and ripe black fruits which combine with mint, char and smoky oak characters. The full-bodied palate is richly layered and textured offering blackcurrant, chocolate and plum fruits integrated with French and American oak. The finish provides incredible length and flavor persistence.