Fess Parker Chardonnay 2005

Smooth and flavorful, without being overly buttery. Very balanced for the price.

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Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Decently priced (mid-teens), rich, and smooth for those looking for a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon. We have had it a couple of times and really enjoy it.

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Cardinal Zin 2005

I love wine but definitely will not claim to be an expert. I will say, however, that this 2005 Cardinal Zin wine is very tasty and has some decent ratings if you are in the mood for good Zinfandel wine. The label is quite fun too.

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Manitou Springs Wine Festival

Kate and I attended the Manitou Springs Wine Festival to get a sampling of Colorado wines. It is one of those events that just keeps getting better the longer you stay.

We tasted a good portion of wines in attendance with many, unfortunately, being duds. That being said, we did find a few gems worth pointing out. Kate and I both recommend the following:

Wine

• Garfield Estates - The 2005 Vin de Glace ice wine was outstanding. My personal favorite.
• Concetta Cellars - The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignan was very good. We found ourselves attracted to this one a couple of times. Definitely, Kate’s personal favorite. I do not recommend the 2005 Syrah, though.
• Denver Wine - It was the Vinny No Neck that really stood out for us which is a Cabernet blend.
• Desert Moon Vineyards - The 2004 Altitude was an excellent Bordeaux blend especially with dark chocolate as they happened to have some around to go with the wine. Very tasty.

Food

• Aspen Leaf Gourmet - If you love jerk sauces then you really must try the Wine Jerk and the hotter Tear Jerk (Warning: it sneaks up and kicks you in the…).
• Sweet and Saucy - The Wiskey Caramel is their best which, unfortunately, is not listed on their web site for some odd reason.
• Minnie Beasley’s - A hand made toffey-like cookie. Try the almond!

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