On the chopping block today, we have a 1999 Sauternes Rieussec, 2000 Borsao Spanish Red, and a 1994 Marcus James Special Reserve Merlot.
1999 Rieussec Sauternes, this is a sweet white dessert wine. Perhaps a little too sweet. This might well have been thinned white grape juice from concentrate with a little added sugar. Well suited for 19 year old girls or 35 year old "hippy" women to enjoy with a slice or several of cheesecake. Hardly any distinguishable characteristics except for sugar and something that resembled "grape". Served chilled, unfortunately. Upon popular demand: purchase price US$38. (4.5/10)
2000 Borsao Spanish Red, this is a very palatable wine for its price. Fairly dry, hints of hazelnut, oak, cinnamon and cherries. Breathes well for 35 minutes. Not bitter at all. Purchase price: US$6.99 (6.3/10)
1994 Marcus James Special Reserve merlot 1994 - California. The overwhelming odor of sweaty ballsack quickly dissipated from this offering after it breathed for 10 minutes. Pretty dry, drinkable with a meal of heavy meat and pasta or meatloaf. Didn't bother to formally "taste" the wine due to the initial disgust imposed by the opening scent. Purchase price: I forget. (4.6/10)