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BearBoat 2005 Pinot Noir
Sebeka Cabernet Pinotage 2006
$15.99 – BearBoat Pinot Noir
$6.99 – Sebeka Cabernet Pinotage

WebWino says:
Even though I’ve been slacking off with my Vino Keeno site, I most certainly have not been slacking off in the drinking department. However I haven’t been taking notes, so these two get lumped together because they both deserve mention, even if it’s not a full-bodied review.

As you may know, I’m not the biggest fan of Pinots. I mean, I’ll drink them. As I’m fond of saying about any kind of red wine, “It’s red, it’s wet, and it gets better with every glass.” And usually I lump Pinots in that category. However recently I had two opportunities to taste the BearBoat Pinot Noir, and I really enjoyed it. It could have had to do with the fact that both times I was with dear friends (which always makes wine taste better), but I found myself pleasantly surprised by the wine.

I am also a fan of blends, and Cabernet Pinotage was one I’ve never heard of. Sebeka is a wine from South Africa, that I really enjoyed… well, I should have considering I think I drank the whole bottle by myself. Guess that puts it into the “Red, Wet, Better with every glass” category, but I’m fairly certain I was impressed prior to the buzz kicking in.

For what it’s worth, two decent reviews for you. I promise to have more following the holidays. I have plenty to toast this year and lots of yummy wine to toast with. Stay tuned in 2008! Happy holidays!

Four VinesThe Peasant 2005
$36

Wine Label says:
Temprance, like chastity, is its own punishment.
40% Mourvedre, 32% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 7% Counoise, 4% Tannat

Rabbi Tuchman says:
This Paso Robles wine gets SIX thumbs up from our dinner group. This is not a subtle wine. The descriptors going around the table were “full bodied” and “sharp.” We also smelled a smokey aroma and tasted a hint of coffee flavor. The finish was classic Syrah… peppery.

All in all, we would recommend this wine heartily.