Epic Tale

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• 2008 The Other Guys Zinfandel Plungerhead

  Epic Tale wrote: 86 Points

  Monday, September 06, 2010 - color: dark purple; nose: faint raspberry; taste: full, fruit jam mouth feel and taste, chocolate and toasted coffee on mid-palate, lush finish with a little spice; overall: over-the-top, no-holds-barred fruit bomb that reminded me of a rich Australian shiraz (Shotfire, for example), possibly too heavy for pairing w/Thanksgiving fare.

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• 2009 Chañarmuyo Estate Malbec

  Epic Tale Likes this wine. 88 Points

  Sunday, September 05, 2010 - tasty, balanced, & substantial -- enjoyable spice finish; paired well w/grilled pork tenderloin & basil-tossed potatoes, reasonable QPR ($13)

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• 2008 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Milton Park

  Epic Tale wrote: 84 Points

  Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - color: dark ruby red-purple; nose: oak and cherry -- typical shiraz profile; taste: initial impression of medium-body fruit jello candy, hollow mid-palate, shortish cocoa-chocolate fruity plum finish; overall: OK -- but tastes a little fake, wants to show polish and verve but doesn't quite pull it off, not as good as same-year peers Peter Lehmann Shiraz, Layer Cake Shiraz, or even cheaper Woop Woop Shiraz.

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