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Jeannine Jiral

Jeannine Jiral

Pas de Deux

North Carolina, United States
4130 days ago

Jeannine scored this wine: 89/100

Translated as "Dance for Two" - this is a lively and lightly sweet sparkling wine crafted from aromatic Muscat Canelli grapes. Slightly tart with toasty oak flavors. Pair with light appetizer of grilled shrimp, fresh fruit or cheese

4130 days ago

Jeannine scored this wine: 89/100

Buttery, full-bodied with toast oak flavor. Lightly citrus with creamy tropical fruit. Pairs well with shellfish, seafood and sharp cheese - like asiago and parmesan

Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Silverado Trail, Napa Valley, California, United States
4246 days ago

Jeannine scored this wine: 88/100

This full bodied wine has aromas of blackberries and flavors of dark cherry, mocha espresso and a touch of caramel. It is very well balanced with smooth tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine would be heavenly with some strong cheese, pasta and red sauce or a smoky steak.

Three Wine Company Zinfandel 2009

Contra Costa County, California, United States
4246 days ago

Jeannine scored this wine: 88/100

This Old Vine Zinfandel is blended with Petite Sirah, Carignane, Matara (Mouvedre) and Alicante Bouschet. It's rich aromas of blackberries and earth precede juicy blackberries on the palate. This medium to full bodied wine is rich, creamy and very easy to drink whether just sipping or matched up with flavorful dishes like steak or spicy pasta with red sauce.

Laetitia Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir 2011

Aroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast California, United States
4246 days ago

Jeannine scored this wine: 86/100

This wine has vibrant berry aromas followed by flavors of strawberry and tart apricot with sweet smoke and earthy nutmeg and tobacco. The finish is slightly tart and juicy. Nicely balanced with rich, but earthy fruitiness.

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Memorable Wine

Regusci Patriarch 2005

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First Wine

My parents homemade wine

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Unusual Wine Experience

Enjoying a bottle of Chateau Monteelena Chardonnay while watching 'Bottle Shock'

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Current Fav Wine

Garnache de Fuego 2011

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Winner World's Best Drink Writer
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Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award