Monthly Archives: January 2013

LUZÓN SELECCIÓN 12 MESES CRIANZA 2008

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some subtle dark berries. This wine lives in the finish. It shows some firm tannins along with some lovely spiciness and the same dark berries. There’s … Continue reading

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FLEUR CHARDONNAY 2010

I picked this one up at the recommendation of the local product specialist. Like any rater you need to find a product specialist who’s taste is similar/in line with yours. With that said I decided to give this one a … Continue reading

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SEÑORIO DE RUBIOS ALBARIÑO 2011

Pale in color with a citrus nose. On the mid pallet the wine has some light citrus flavors. Quite subtle and complex at the same time. On the lighter side of medium on the finish this is a very food … Continue reading

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BORSAO TRES PICOS GARNACHA 2010

Dark in color with a bit of sweetness coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some deep rich fruit forward dark berries. On the finish the wine displays some sharp acidity along with some tanins … Continue reading

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PREDATOR OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2011

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine is fruit forward with blackberries coming through. It’s moderately sweet. Somewhat of a varietal Zinf. On the finish the wine has some tannins on a lighter side … Continue reading

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2010 Ribl GRÜNER VELTLINER

Slightly golden in color. On the front of the tongue there is a hint of effervescence. On the mid pallet the wine has some mild Riesling like sweetness, some honeysuckle. On the finish the wine has some minerality along with … Continue reading

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SMALL GULLY MR BLACK’S LITTLE BOOK SHIRAZ 2008

Dark in color with a lovely nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet this wine is fruit forward shiraz with lovely black berries to match the nose. The finish is on the lighter side of medium with moderate tannins. … Continue reading

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RUTHERFORD RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some mild red berries and cherries. On the medium length finish the wine displays come mild acidity and some tannins. It slightly coats the pallets. The … Continue reading

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2010 Inniskillin Three Vineyards Winemakers Cab Franc

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet are some light varietal cab franc flavors with some red cherry flavors. On the lighter side of medium finish the wine displays some subtle tannins and some nice dryness. … Continue reading

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2010 Pyrenees Ridge Red Shiraz mini review

Inky dark in color with a rose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely rich black berries. A nice fruit forward flavor. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity. I would … Continue reading

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2010 Calvet Reserve Red Merlot/Cab Sauv

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine is dominant with plums consistent with with a merlot and some black berries. Where this wine shines is all on the finish where it displays a ton … Continue reading

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MULDERBOSCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011

I last tasted the 2010 vintage of this wine and was impressed. Pale in color with a lovely grassy nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays grassy notes consistent with the nose and along with some citrus notes. The … Continue reading

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the grapes that can be heavily crafted and as a consumer this means it can be a confusing and challenging to find ones you like. I was chatting with a colleague about this the other day … Continue reading

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DUTSCHKE WILLOW BEND SHIRAZ/CABERNET/MERLOT 2009 mini review

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some nice black berries, varietal for a Shiraz. A little on the milder side, likely softened by the Cab/Merlot. The wine is on the lighter side … Continue reading

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