Originally Posted By: mdrew
Never heard of the Don Amado. Any good?

Speaking of software, last week I downloaded "the personal wine curator" for a 30 day trial. I like it so far. I wish it would gather more information from wineries, like lables and bottle prices, but I supose that would be pretty dificult to do. I'd also like the software to gather currnet action values, but again, I don't know if that's even possible.

At any rate, you can download the software here: http://www.thewinecurators.com/


I have not had the Don Amado. I'm not sure where it came from. All i know is that it is a cellaring Chilean red.
http://www.torreon.cl/

Don Amado Special Reserve - 1999 - Cachapoal Valley
Description
WINEMAKER NOTES: This exceptional wine is the product of a very challenging growing season. 1998 was the driest year in Chilean history, which gave rise to Caber net Sauvignon and Merlot that were extremely lean yet excellent in ter ms of grape health, ripeness, color, flavor, and concentration. The must was fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES: This bright ruby-red and violet wine shows tremendous aromatic complexity with elegant notes of cassis, black currant, plum, and vanilla. Harmonious on the palate, this flavorful wine is warm, soft, and well-rounded with delicate tannins that provide structure and ensure its potential for ageing gracefully in the bottle.

Special Notes
This 1999 harvest has been distinguished for the following prizes: -Silver Medal Sélections Mondiales des vins, Montréal, Canada, March 2004 -Bronze Medal 1st Annual Wines of Chile Awards, Santiago, Chile, December 2003 -Recommended with 3 stars Decanter Magazine, London, UK, October 2003 -Silver Medal Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg, France, May 2002 - Silver Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgium, April 2002 -Silver Medal Vinitaly, 10th International Wine Competition, Verona, Italy, April 2002



I've tried two cellar software programs and i like features of both. I wish they could be integrated together. I'm leaning towards the Avos Vins at this time.

http://www.cellarwinesoftware.com/index.html
http://www.avosvins.ca/indexeng.htm

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