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Miro Cellars Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-03-01T06:56:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Bold and unrestrained aromas of dark wild berries included blackberry but to a lesser extent raspberry too. Layer this fruit with wild black licorice spicy pepper and hints of smoke, violets and dark mocha. More

2006 Canihan Family Cellars Exuberance Syrah

2010-02-26T08:04:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Dense and dark purple with a barely clear core that let’s just a little light shine through with garnet reflections. Along the edges the color remains dense with garnet and violet hues. When swirled, slow thin legs hang for a few seconds before descending to the wine below. More

2007 Gioia Wines Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

2010-02-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Deep and dense garnet and ruby red with color that is sustained to the very edge of the glass. A dark but clear core shows ruby red reflections when held to the light and when swirled, fast, thin legs streak down to the wine below. More

2004 Reserva Mont-Ferrant Blanes Nature Brut Extra Cava

2010-02-24T07:56:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Zesty lemon citrus and tart green apple flavors that are restrained in its flavors, almost felt more than they are tasted with hints of biscuit, nuts and a slight touch of honey, vanilla, smoke and extremely subtle herbal notes. More

Charter Oak Winery Sonoma Valley Zinfandel

2010-02-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Sweet and lush, with sweet and tart red fruits of raspberry and cranberry. These are accompanied by cassis, blackberry, soft mixed spices and black cracked pepper. More

2005 St. Clement Vineyards Armstrong Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-02-22T07:45:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Lush and bright, led by ripe blackberry, boysenberry and dark cherry. These aromas are quickly joined by soft dried meats, fresh bramble, plum, cassis and black pepper. Just below the surface, a hint of freshly picked Serrano pepper peeks through. More

2008 Swanson Vineyards Salon Rosato

2010-02-19T07:34:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2008 Swanson Vineyards Salon Rosato is a lovely and attractive rose of Syrah that is absolutely perfect for your first spring get-together. Fresh, clean-cut and ripe red fruit, light and free spirited in its aromas and flavors and a crisp and lively feel will pair with a range of cold appetizers, seafood and shellfish, or simply enjoyed alone with good friends. More

2004 Cosentino Winery Legends Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-02-18T07:56:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Bright and full, with sweet strawberry, bright cherry, raspberry and cassis. These intermingle with black pepper, pine sap, a unique hint of pineapple rind, hibiscus and nectarine. More

Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Estate Reserve Syrah

2010-02-17T08:02:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Deepest garnet, clear but with a deeper core of black cherry, the wine maintains deep concentration of color right out to it’s red-rouge edges. The wine shows a soft and heavy when swirled, settling very quickly, and leaving behind tight clusters of heavy legs that start slowly and then rocket down the edges of the glass. More

2007 Starry Night Winery Russian River Valley Old Vine Zinfandel

2010-02-16T08:05:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

Delicious and very focused, with fruit flavors of juicy blackberry, red cherry, raspberry, cassis and a tender hint of red plum. These combine with later flavors of earthen spice of black pepper and white pepper. Toward the end, flavors of blackberry bramble, soft cocoa powder and soft oaky vanilla.

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'07 Casa Castillo

2010-02-15T07:10:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This wine exhibits elegant and refined mineral and black fruit with a sort of delicate acidity, and a thankfully minimal oak content. Apparently, most of the oak used for this wine is from 3-4 year old barrels. More

2004 Sodaro Estate Winery 'Felicity' Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-02-12T07:42:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Dark candy-apple red with beautiful ruby red edges that practically glow. When swirled, this wine shows a soft surface that hints at the viscosity and mouth-feel. On settling, thin tears move slowly down the inside edge of the glass. More

2007 Alpha Omega Napa Valley Merlot

2010-02-11T08:31:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This is an extraordinary Merlot. Beautifully balanced and ultra-delicious, with an amazing array of authentic flavors and aromas. Our tasting panel agreed that this was one of the best Merlot we have sampled in a long time. More

04 De L'Arlot Clos du Chapeau

2010-02-10T07:58:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This particular bottle represents their Cote De Nuits villages level wine. Lovely fruit, with a medium weighted mix of red and black fruit, wrapped in a nice backbone of delicate and dusty tannin. It excels in a "challenging" vintage and very much enjoyed. More

2006 Ceja Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir

2010-02-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Dark cherry, dried blueberry, black tea, and soft herb on the attack, then soft dried herbs, subtle nutty marzipan and subtle roasted tomato emerge. These are joined by a flinty dark minerality that seems to wrangle all of the flavors together at the center of your tongue. More

2006 Orin Swift The Prisoner

2010-02-08T07:08:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The make up is 51% zinfandel, 23% cabernet sauvignon, 12% syrah, 6% petit sirah, 6% charbono and 2% grenache. Very jammy - dark plum and cherry - with hints of cedar. Nice dose of acidity with soft tannins. More

2006 Andrew Murray Vineyards Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah

2010-02-05T08:58:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Andrew Murray Vineyards Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah has a dark ripe blackberry leads the charge, followed by raspberry, cassis, smoky black cherry and aromatic forest floor. These sit atop dried fall leaves, dark dried flowers and a hint of subtle pencil shavings. More

2007 Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Chardonnay

2010-02-04T08:09:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2007 Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Chardonnay has pale straw yellow with golden yellow-honey reflections through its crystal clear core. When swirled, widely spaced legs of varying speeds descends to the wine below. More

2006 Adobe Road Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-02-03T07:01:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Has a dark and lush, with dark layers of earthy ripe blackberry, dark blueberry, smoky black cherry and soft toasted oak. These sit softly atop softer notes of dried and smoked meats, soft cedar, clove, anise, and dried leaf notes. More

Spellbound Wines Reserve Petite Sirah

2010-02-02T06:54:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Blackfruit through and through, with pronounced blackberry, black currant, dark plum and black cherry leading the charge. These sit right atop more subtle aromas of cigar, supple leather, clove, nutmeg and softer cinnamon. More

'05 Darviot-Perrin Bourgogne (Blanc)

2010-02-01T08:47:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This wine certainly has the weight and density of village Meursault, with a satisfying balance of fruit and acidity. The pricetag is not out of the ordinary (I think it was around $35) for the quality. More

Blood into Wine

2010-01-29T13:17:00.000-08:00

A documentary on Tool/Puscifer front man Maynard James Keenan and his vineyard partner Eric Glomskis mission to bring notoriety and respect to Northern Arizonas burgeoning wine industry, will premiere at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ on Feb. 19 at 7:00 pm.

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2005 Artesa Vineyards and Winery Napa / Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-01-29T08:32:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Artesa Vineyards and Winery Napa / Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious and shows its focused fruit extremely well. Layered into the ripe and rich fruit are brown baking spice, oak, smoke and mocha makes this wine super easy to enjoy. More

2006 Sausal Winery Private Reserve Zinfandel

2010-01-28T08:25:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This thrilling Old Vine Zinfandel is made from vines that are more than ninety years old. Any fan of fruit-driven Zinfandel will enjoy this balanced and very delicious wine. On the palate, flavors evolve and emerge, to reveal a wine that is different than on initial entry. More

'98 Ch Canon-la-Gaffeliere

2010-01-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This wine pours medium in color, with somewhat restrained, but beautiful floral aromas backed up by licorice and maybe cigar. The palate comes across as medium bodied, well-balanced, with the primary fruit mainly background to the darker forest floor and earthy flavours, but with a bit of a creaminess on the midpalate. More

2006 Maison Bouachon 'Duc de Montfort' Gigondas

2010-01-26T07:44:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

Has a deep garnet with pretty edges of ruby red to slightly lilac – in the right light. The core is darker, but maintains good clarity throughout. When swirled, the wine shows as tightly springy. When it settles, it leaves behind thick, branching tears that emerge quickly before running quickly down the edges of the glass. More

'98 Dom Perdrix, Nuits St Georges, 1er Aux Perdrix

2010-01-25T07:24:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Stunning bottle, well-deserved and enjoyed after a full day of knee deep powder in Lake Tahoe. The full color gives way to the density and robust dark fruit , nuanced palate of spice and still a bit of oak, all wrapped up in a smooth and seductive. More

2005 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Napa Valley Meritage

2010-01-22T07:45:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2005 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Napa Valley Meritage has a Bold and aromatic with ripe blackberry, black-cherry and cassis layered over oak notes. Soft earth, spice and hints of licorice and floral aromas adds to the complexity of this redolent wine. More

2005 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Syrah Sélectionné

2010-01-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2005 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Syrah Sélectionné has a lush and complex on entry, then drying and grippy on the tip of the tongue. After a moment, the tannins dig in further, spreading a soft dryness across the entire palate as peppery minerals coat the mouth. More

2006 Ehret Family Winery Bella's Blend

2010-01-20T06:46:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Ehret Family Winery Bella's Blend has a darkest Burgundy, with a deep and inky heart of dark purple, ruby-hued edges and a soft-looking surface. Give this wine a quick swirl, and you’ll be intrigued to see how quickly it settles. When it does, it leaves behind skinny, tightly-spaced legs that streak down the edges of the glass. More

2007 Chehalem Winery 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir

2010-01-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The wine delivers a warm rush of deep earthen aromas, leading with wet forest floor, potting soil, tomato vine and dark dried flowers. After some time, though, the fruit really emerges, showing off dark cherry, Bing cherry and ripe blackberry. More

2006 Canihan Family Cellars Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

2010-01-18T06:50:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2006 Canihan Family Cellars Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir has a dark garnet, with pink sparkling edges and a perfect clarity through its slightly darker heart. When swirled, the wine shows a tight and springy surface that settles very quickly. When it does settle, it leaves tall columns of skinny legs that emerge quickly, but then take a long time to run down the edges of the glass. More

Asunto de Vino Merlot

2010-01-15T07:04:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Merlot is one of those grapes much maligned in the American market after the release of Sideways, though it is one of the noble varietals used in the manufacture of Burgundy wine. For the most part, it is not a wine that some normally like unless it is medium- or full-bodied. More

Moffett Vineyards Willow's Blend Red Wine

2010-01-14T07:44:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Moffett Vineyards Willow's Blend Red Wine has a dark and bold, ultra-long, with lingering black and red fruit flavors, soft minerals and a hint of smoke. The wine coats the mouth, causing flavors to hang around for a long very time. Then, as flavors tail off, the mouth waters, reminding us to take another delicious sip. More

2006 Inman Family Wines Thorn Ridge Ranch Pinot Noir

2010-01-13T07:18:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2006 Inman Family Wines Thorn Ridge Ranch Pinot Noir has a dark and deep-looking, with perfect clarity through its darker heart. This wine shows off deep garnet hues, a softly bouncy surface. After swirling, this wine leaves behind an initial round of tightly clustered legs. This is soon followed by a second round of legs that start high up the edges of the glass. More

Pinot Noir Wine

2010-01-12T10:07:00.000-08:00

Pinot noir grape may be quite difficult to cultivate and vinify, but it produces the finest wine in the history of mankind. Originally from the region of Burgundy, France, pinot noir is now grown and cultivated in several places outside of scenic France such as Austria, Australia, Chile, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Moldova, Switzerland, and the United States. Specifically, Oregon vineyards has thus far become one of the most successful planting fields of pinot noir primarily because of their exceptional climate that so well matches the grape's nature.

Pinot noir wine, a light-colored red wine, is aromatic and flavorful, suggestive of black cherry, tomato, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, mint, and mushroom.

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Chablis: '01 R&V Dauvissat - 1er La Forest

2010-01-11T07:24:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Dauvissats produce Chablis as it should be made, hand harvesting (rather than by machine), and minimizing overt oak. The chardonnay grape comes to shine, as it does in this mature bottle. The color of this wine is a pale gold. The nose carries ripe papaya, mango, and sea salt. More

Cellar iPhone App

2010-01-07T07:17:00.000-08:00

In the Cellar you can add bottles that you have, add bottle info (vintage, producer, region, price and even take a picture of the label which is put onto the icon for the that bottle), add tasting notes about the wine and recommended pairings (there are 'quicknote' and 'quickpair' options which lets you click on one or more choices to save you the task of typing). You can also rate the wine, add drink by year and your own star rating. A lot of the fields will auto populate saving you from typing out all the information. For instance you typed Dom and then selected Dominus from the auto suggest feature for one of the bottles you entered. More

2006 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard Red Bordeaux

2010-01-06T12:45:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Napanook Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend (87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot) from Dominus Estate in Yountville, California pours out a deep crimson red with some lightening on the rim. The nose is a mix of black cherry, black currant, dark chocolate and a little vanilla. More

'99 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

2010-01-05T12:17:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The first vintage from which Jordan bottled their hillside grapes. Very nice expression on the nose of currant, forest floor, black licorice, and spices. The palate reveals a nice integration of the fruit and th more complex aspects as found on the nose, with still a bit of evident tannin. It was quite enjoyable... More

1999 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut

2010-01-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Extended Triage Brut from Argyle Winery in Dundee, Oregon pours out a pale gold in color with streams of fine bubbles. Lovely nose of pear, toast and spice. Good acidity and nice flavor in the mouth with nuts, cream, apple and hints of citrus. A lively, vibrant sparkling wine with a fine structure and very long finish. More

2005 Robert Sinskey Point of View

2009-12-29T12:17:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Point of View Napa Valley Red Wine (Organic) from Robert Sinskey Vineyards in Napa, California pours out an inky purple in color. On the nose aromas of red fruit, plum, licorice and a touch of olive. More

2005 Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat Meritage

2009-12-28T12:37:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat Meritage has a beautiful deepest garnet and perfect ruby red when swirled in the light. This wine maintains deeply concentrated color through to its edges. With a deeper core and a softly bouncy surface that settles quickly after swirling, this wine exhibits tightly packed skinny legs that take a few moments to emerge before they move very steadily down the glass.

Dark, fruity, long, and clean that tails off smoothly, while continuing to reveal new flavors as it tapers off over a lengthy amount of time.

"Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year guys." :-)

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2005 Domaine Tortochot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

2009-12-23T11:44:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Domaine Tortochot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a deep and beautifully dark ruby red and burgundy with ruby and violet hues through its dark but clear core. Along the edges the color lightens slightly to a lighter ruby and when swirled, slow thin, but widely spaced legs creep down to the wine below. More

2007 Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett

2009-12-22T09:43:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2007 Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett pours out a pale straw in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of pear, apple, apricot and some mineral. More

2004 Ortas Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau Prestige

2009-12-21T09:30:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2004 Ortas Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau Prestige (50% Grenache, 35% Syrah & 15% Mourvedre) pours out purple in color with some lightening on the rim. Aromas of raspberry, spice, earth, barnyard and an irony metallicity. More

2007 Segue Cellars Anderson Valley Filigreen Vineyard Pinot Noir

2009-12-18T12:03:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2007 Segue Cellars Anderson Valley Filigreen Vineyard Pinot Noir has a medium bold in aromatics with focused herbal red cherry and raspberry fruit leading the way. Layers of floral violet, subtle dried mint leaves, earthy forest and a hint of leather emerge upon further exploration of the nose. More

2006 Robert Craig Winery Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet

2009-12-17T12:39:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Robert Craig Winery Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet smooth and rich, this full-bodied classic is dry with finely grained silky tannins and bright but balanced acidity. Mouth-coating and expansive, with excellent minerality, this wine has real staying power that lingers long into the finish. More

Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah

2009-12-16T11:40:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Has a rich and beautifully layered, with deeply concentrated flavors of dark stonefruit, ripe mixed dark berries, black cherry, plum, licorice, soft cedar and oak, underpinned by a softly fresh forest floor.. More

2005 Michel Gassier Syrah Les Piliers

2009-12-15T08:47:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Les Peliers Syrah (AOC Costieres de Nimes) from Michel Gassier in Caissargues, France pours out a rich ruby red in color with some lightening on the rim (hard to tell from the photo below). On the nose aromas of raspberry, black currant, cherry and violet. More

2005 Bodega Tiza Malbec

2009-12-14T13:00:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Malbec from Bodega Tiza in Mendoza, Argentina pours out an inky purple in color. On the nose aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet, vanilla and leather. Lovely, rich, dark fruit in the mouth with earthy, smokey accents and good spice (anise with a little pepper). More

2007 Courtney Benham Vin D'Eliza

2009-12-11T13:00:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

The Courtney Benham Vin D'Eliza (52% Syrah, 46% Grenache and 2% Mourvedre sourced from Paso Robles Vineyards) from Martin Ray Winery in Santa Rosa, California pours out a deep ruby red with some light getting through. On the nose aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, vanilla and spice. More

2007 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Terra Barossa

2009-12-10T09:09:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2007 Terra Barossa Shiraz from Thorn-Clarke Wines in Angaston, South Australia pours out a rich purple in color and is quite opaque. On the nose aromas of ripe raspberry, smoke and spice. In the mouth this is slightly jammy with blackberry, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors. More

2006 Wente Vineyards Syrah Shorthorn Canyon

2009-12-09T11:37:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Shorthorn Canyon Syrah from Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California pours out a very dark red in color with the slightest bit of light getting through. A nice nose with blackberry, cherry and spice aromas. In the mouth this has good berry flavors.. More

2006 Cooper Station Syrah Lot 390

2009-12-08T09:20:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Syrah Lot 390 from Cooper Station in Graton, California pours out a deep red in color with purple hues. On the nose aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, oak and a little smoke. More

2005 Dominio del Plata BenMarco Expresivo

2009-12-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 BenMarco Expresivo (59% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 10% Merlot) from Dominio del Plata in Mendoza, Argentina pours out an inky purple in color. On the nose lovely fruit aromas. Mostly dark fruits and berries. More

2005 Castell del Remei Costers del Segre Gotim Bru

2009-12-04T09:20:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Castell del Remei Costers del Segre Gotim Bru (Tempranillo blend) from Catalunya, Spain pours out a deep ruby red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas plum, cherry, blackberry, licorice and a hint of pencil lead. More

1999 Geantet-Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin VV

2009-12-03T12:34:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

This wine exemplifies the rich, muscular fruit and grip of a Gevrey, without being over-powering. The nose is not as floral as the Charmes, but comes across as more fruit focused, and the palate with dried red cherry, black fruit, and spice, cruising across the midpalate leaving a nice pleasant long finish. More

2006 Dashe Cellars Florence Vineyard Zinfandel

2009-12-02T11:20:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Dashe Cellars Florence Vineyard Zinfandel has an expansive flavors of black and red fruit including blackberry, plum, raspberry and cassis lead off with notes of well integrated exotic spice and pepper. Subtle oak, mocha and both herbal and floral hints from the nose linger and add to the overall complexity of this wine. More

2005 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Rutherford Merlot

2009-12-01T09:19:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

2005 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Rutherford Merlot has a Dark purple with garnet and ruby tints that shine through the dark but clear core. The color remains deep along the edges and when swirled, evenly spaced thin legs streak down the side of the glass. More

2008 Silverwing Riesling Great Southern

2009-11-25T11:28:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2008 Silverwing Riesling Great Southern from Western Australia pours out a pale lemon in color with perfect clarity. On the nose aromas of tart green apple, honeydew and stone fruit. More

2007 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz

2009-11-24T13:21:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2007 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz from the Limestone Coast, Australia pours out a deep ruby red with some lightening on the rim. On the nose aromas of blackberry, cherry and oaky vanilla. In the mouth this is quite extracted and full of flavor but more restrained. More

Bennett Lane Winery Maximus White Feasting Wine

2009-11-23T12:55:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Bennett Lane Winery Maximus White Feasting Wine has a light and fresh flavors of grapefruit, mandarin orange and other tropical fruits softened by other sweet and ripe tree fruit are framed by a lovely minerality and a subtle but sweet and rich honey component. More

Tremani Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2009-11-20T12:42:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Tremani Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a beautiful and dark with a hue that reminds me very much of a French Burgundy. Deep purple in color, this wine is is slightly darker through its heart, but maintains perfect clarity throughout. The surface of the wine is extremely taught and, when swirled, settles fast, leaving behind tightly-spaced columns of skinny legs. More

'07 Ken Wright - Shea Vineyard

2009-11-19T12:37:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The wine seduces with mostly black fruits, and a lovely caressing texture. The acidity and tannin are there, and I think very typical for the region, and this wine reminds me a bit of a Nuits St George. It is not at all overpowering, but rather subtle in it's approach. More

2005 Burgess Cellars Napa Valley Syrah

2009-11-18T09:58:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2005 Burgess Cellars Napa Valley Syrah deep ruby red, with a darker core and concentrated color out to the edge of the glass. On swirling, this wine shows a springy and fast-settling surface. When the wine does settle, it leaves behind tight clusters of skinny legs. More

2006 Vampire Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

2009-11-13T12:52:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Vampire Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon has cherry mostly on the nose with some cassis, earthiness and a little alcohol. In the mouth the fruit is bright and it is slightly sweet. Moderate length finish. Worth the $10.00 for a bottle because it is Halloween. Drinkable but does not like a lot of air as it becomes too acidic. More

2006 Gundlach-Bundschu Winery Estate Pinot Noir

2009-11-12T13:27:00.001-08:00

Wine Review:

Mouthwatering and flavor-filled, with plush fruit, soft spice with highlights of white pepper that all lead to a soft dryness that encourages you to take another big mouth-full. More

'06 Dom. Ed. Cornu & Fils - Bourgogne, Les Barrigards

2009-11-11T11:47:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The depth of colour, aroma, and flavour in this wine is stunning, for the Bourgogne level that it is. The color is a medium dark ruby red, with a beautiful nose intitially of red rasberry and cherry, and over the span of an hour evolving to include darker cherry, mission fig, and hints of caramel and cinnamon. More

Joe Montana's Wine Estate for sale - for only $49 Million

2009-11-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

The setting:

More than 500 acres in Calistoga, at the north end of the Napa wine country, spilling over into Sonoma County. The “ultra-private property” includes a 9,700-square-foot Tuscan-inspired main residence, “professional-grade” equestrian center, two creeks, a pond, full-sized basketball court, skeet shooting range, caretaker’s residence, guesthouse, pool and spa, gym, Bocce ball court, and a producing olive farm.

The main residence features three bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a sitting room/upstairs tower, great room and dining room, loggia, kitchen, breakfast room, media room, office, climate-controlled wine cellar and tasting room, outdoor viewing tower, and two laundry rooms. More

source: San Francisco Business Times

Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2009-11-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich array of brooding dark fruit including blackberry, black cherry, plum and cassis are well integrated with earthy undertones, cedar and spice. Black peppercorn and licorice flavors, also emerge and are layered over black olive, smoky toast and hints of dark chocolate cocoa. More

2007 d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab

2009-11-09T11:54:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The Hermit Crab (58% Viognier and 42% Marsanne grown in Adelaide) from d'Arenberg in McLaren Vale, South Australia pours out pale gold in color with very nice clarity. On the nose aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and some fresh cut flower. in the mouth almost a riesling like minerality comes through. More

2003 Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Riesling Kabinett

2009-11-06T12:46:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

The 2003 Wehlener Riessling Kabinett from Joh. Jos. Prum in Wehlen, Germany pours out a light straw with good clarity and has a touch of viscosity. On the nose aromas of apple, pear, apricot, some floral and a little sulphur which blew off pretty quickly. More

2006 Hans Fahden Narrative Cabernet Sauvignon

2009-11-05T10:04:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Has a bold with an initial rush of smoked bacon that becomes more subtle as the wine is exposed to the air. After some swirling, the wine shows beautifully deep aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with savory spices, toasted oak, cigar box, soft espresso and dusty minerals. More

2008 Merryvale Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir

2009-11-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

Wine Review:

Deep burgundy in color, with edges that fall off to a glimmering pink. When viewed from an angle, this wine has a slightly opaque look to it. However, view the wine from the top, or through the sides of the glass and you see something altogether different! The wine shows as perfectly clear, with beautifully concentrated color through its slightly darker heart. More

Miro Cellars Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah

2009-10-29T13:11:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

Deepest purple with an inky Burgundy heart, a solidly snappy surface, darkly concentrated purple edges with tightly-spaced legs that emerge quickly and then streak down the glass in thin columns.

Light and cool on the initial entry, fine at the very tip of the tongue – then a mid-palate grippy dryness sneaks in, drying the roof of the mouth, the lips and cheeks, as the wine coats the mouth with rich tannins.

Deep and delicious with beautifully balanced sweet and lightly tart flavors of dark stonefruit, blackberry and plum. After a moment, the wine reveals young strawberry, tart cherry, oak, black pepper and dusty chocolate powder. More

'07 Jemrose Foggy Knoll Vineyard Grenache

2009-10-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

It's a fairly big wine with a deep full colour, robust nose of black fruit, and a nice grippy structure on the palate, mostly dark berry fruit, leather, evident tannin, and moderate but not over the top oak. Without going too much into this wine, as it's not overly complex. More

2006 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhedge Shiraz

2009-10-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhedge Shiraz has dense and dark garnet with an almost inky dark core. When held to the light ruby reflections shine through. Along the edges, the color remains dense and when swirled, widely spaced thin legs also show hints of color as the ring the glass.

Expansive layers of dark fruit and plum, wild anise, oak and black pepper are richly integrated with mild spice, herbal notes and tobacco. Big and bold, with classic ripe Shiraz flavors. More

Vino De Mesa Tinto Doña Elena

2009-10-26T12:53:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

The Vino De Mesa Tinto Doña Elena has a good color intensity of purple cherry tones. It also have an expressive aromas and outstanding flavors of the grape variety with characteristic shades of raspberry and bilberry. Tannic rich , well balanced which leaves an agreeable after taste. More

2006 Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel

2009-10-23T14:31:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

Has deep ruby red with a slight burgundy tinge, with perfect clarity and color that remains concentrated out to the edges of the wine. This wine has a tight and springy surface that settles very quickly when swirled, leaving behind widely-spaced and skinny legs that move quickly down the glass. More

2005 White Cottage Ranch Winery Howell Mountain Merlot

2009-10-22T14:25:00.001-07:00

Wine Review:

Deeply concentrate burgundy in color, with ruby edges. The wine shows a tightly bouncy surface that settles quickly when swirled. When it settles, it leaves behind thin legs that start slow, but then gain momentum as they finally speed down the glass. More

2004 Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander's Crown Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2009-10-19T13:10:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

Dark and deep purple with an almost black but clear core that lets just a little light shine through reflecting colors of deep garnet. Along the edges, the color lightens just slightly to a dense garnet color. When swirled, this wine leaves behind medium-thick legs that descend leaving hints of color on the edge of the glass. More

2006 Clos La Coutale Cahors

2009-10-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

The 2006 Clos La Coutale Cahors (80% Malbec and 20% Merlot blend) pours out a reddish purple in color with some lightening on the rim and good clarity. On the nose aromas of plum, cherry, blackberry, spice and smoke. More

2006 Carol Shelton Sweet Caroline Late Harvest Trousseau

2009-10-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

Wine Review:

The Sweet Caroline Late Harvest Trousseau Gris from Carol Shelton Wines in Windsor, California is made from grapes from the Fanucchi Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The wine pours out a very pale straw in color with perfect clarity. Lovely honeyed peach and pear on the nose with a little minerality. More

Chateau Julien Julien Port

2009-10-14T14:33:00.001-07:00

Wine Review:

The Julien Port from Chateau Julien in Carmel Valley, California is made from eight different grapes including Tinta Amarella, Tinta Cao, Tinta Madeira, Tinta Roriz and Souza. The port pours out a deep ruby red and is quite opaque. On the nose aromas of stewed fruit and berries with hints of warm spice. More

2007 Laird Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch

2009-10-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

2007 Laird Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch Wine Review:

The Pinot Noir Ghost Ranch (Carneros) from Laird Family Estate in Napa, California pours out a light garnet red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, a little rhubarb, cinnamon and a touch of mushroom.More

2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard

2009-10-12T14:58:00.000-07:00

Wine Notes:

The Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley AVA) from Cambria Winery in Santa Maria, California pours a light cherry red in color with good clarity. On the nose aromas of strawberry, cherry , raspberry and a little earth. Subdued cherry and raspberry in the mouth accented by spice, vanilla and cola. More

2003 Treana Red

2009-10-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

Wine Notes:

The 2003 Treana Red (Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon blend) from Treana Winery in Paso Robles, California pours out a inky purl in color with some reddish hues. On the nose wonderful aromas of ripe berries, flowers and hints of mineral. In the mouth the wine is lush and fairly ripe with flavors of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, a hint of cocoa and a little olive. More