mmmm. Bordeaux

February 22, 2006

From WineSpectator some interesting notes on (my Favorite wine) Bordeaux. “The best 2003 reds are extremely concentrated and structured, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon-based reds from well-known estates on the Left Bank. Some of the year’s top-scoring wines (17 rated 95 points or more) scored higher than in the 2000 vintage. It’s very hard to generalize, though, [...]

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Gary Farrell 2003 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley / Russian River Selection

January 20, 2006

This extremely drinkable wine managed to be nicely fruity without being sweet, delicate while still holding up well to food without sacrificing fullness with a touch of spice. Smooth and long on the tongue the fruit is well balanced. Color is gorgeous and dark. While I’m sure it opened up with time, this wine was [...]

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David Bruce 2004 Central Coast Petite Sirah

January 6, 2006

Deep red color with a light but noticable spice characterizes this wine. Upon first consumption this Petitie Sirah is noticeably less fruty than others I have tried, however dry the tannins are present but light. The finish is more present on the front of your tounge and very smooth on the back. Berry flavors are [...]

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Charles Krug – Napa Valley Cabernet

January 2, 2006

Deep red in color with strong berry aroma. This wine is full bodied with a big mouth feel. Berry flavors are in the background keeping this cab not overly fruity or berry intense. Tannins from oak aging are ever present and spicy. Vitner’s notes: “Beautiful deep red rose petal color with very concentrated berry aromas [...]

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BV Reserve Dulcet

January 2, 2006

Originally established by the famous Geroges de Latour in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard is a Napa Valley staple. This Reserve Dulcet is wonderful bottle of wine at a reasonable price for a reserve wine. The grapes are 100% Napa Valley and this Dulcet has been given all the care and detail of higher end reserves including [...]

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Kangarilla Road McLaren Vale 2001 Shiraz

November 16, 2005

Plenty of complexity, a touch of class and high quality define the Kangarilla Road Shiraz which is also, in a word, “dark.” While I enjoyed a couple of glasses unaccompanied by food I can imagine this one would go well with a peppercorn filet or other moderately spicy dish. There is a hint of dark [...]

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2002 Firriato "Ribeca"

November 9, 2005

Vitner’s Description:This is a song for Sicily and for her extraordinary indigenous grapes. The wine is a joyful blend of the vogorous and exuberant Nero d’Avola and the rare and decisive Perricone. The colour is deep and intense ruby, and the seductive perfume is of exquisite red fruits, spices and summer woodlands. The taste is [...]

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2003 Frank Family Zinfandel

November 2, 2005

Vitner’s Description:Frank Family Vineyards 2003 Napa Valley Zinfandel is dense, dark scarlet to the eye; the nose is jam-packed with dazzling blackberries, plums, and black cherries touched with the essence of white pepper spice. The palate is rich and concentrated with mouth filling ripe fruit flavors interwoven with velvety tannins followed by a long, comforting [...]

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2002 Nugan Family Shiraz (Third Generation)

October 14, 2005

Born in New South Wales, Australia, a semi-arid region of the Land Down Under, these grapes are heavy on pepper and spice, deep fruity flavor and earthy tones. This was a great bottle of wine, highly drinkable alone and a KILLER value in the under $15 a bottle range. While I haven’t learned much about [...]

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1999 Kendall Jackson Zinfandel

August 28, 2005

Best with Food, not great to drink alone.Flavors not particularly well defined. This wine was average. Drinkable but not noteable. Slight Floral and Spice (possibly pepper) Appellation: Kendall Jackson Winery, Sonoma CaliforniaVintage: 1999Grape: Zinfandel Drinkable Score: 6.0/10 Price: ?? http://www.kendalljackson.com/

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