Inky purple-ruby color; rich, very pleasing black fruits, cherry, spice nose; black fruits, dark cherry, blackcurrant on the palate. Continue reading “Orfila Cabernet Sauvignon Roble Mendoza 2009”
Category: Tasting Notes
Bodegas Krontiras Doña Silvina Fresh Malbec 2013
Deep purple with some translucence; berries, plum, light earthiness on the nose; cherry, plum, blueberry, some cedar, spice and black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Krontiras Doña Silvina Fresh Malbec 2013”
Steele Wines Zinfandel Catfish Vineyard 2012
Inky color; berries, raspberry, red cherry, eucalyptus nose; black fruits, blackcurrant, blackberry, tart cherry, mocha, jam, pinch of pepper on the palate.
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Bodega Septima Obra Malbec 2014
Dark purple-red color; dark fruits, black cherry nose; blackberry, black olive, chocolate, plum on the palate; not jammy, even somewhat austere, medium-plus tannins and acidity, smooth, full body, oak, minerals. Continue reading “Bodega Septima Obra Malbec 2014”
Bonny Doon Vineyard A Proper Claret 2013
Inky, deep red color; mixed red and dark fruits on the nose. Do not be fooled by the label, this is not your Englishman’s lean, structured, light fruit Bordeaux blend; Continue reading “Bonny Doon Vineyard A Proper Claret 2013”
The Other Guys Hey Mambo Dry Rosé 2014
Bright strawberry/red watermelon color; watermelon, strawberry on the nose; big watermelon, strawberry, cran-apple, cherry, lemon, pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “The Other Guys Hey Mambo Dry Rosé 2014”
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2014
Nice ruby color; cherry pie nose; jammy raspberry, cherry, black fruit, licorice, pepper on the palate; medium body with a dollop of elegance, plush tannin, appropriate oak, nice depth for the price.
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Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013
Rich, ruby red color; robust, rustic red fruits on the nose; plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha on the palate; fleshy, medium-full body, soft mouthfeel, assertive tannins, bit of tangy bite on the lingering finish; Continue reading “Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013”
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rúfina DOCG 2011
Ruby red color; blackberry, cherry, blueberry nose; dark fruits, sour cherry, raspberry, menthol on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rúfina DOCG 2011”
Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011
Translucent ruby color; intoxicating raspberry, dark cherry, blueberry nose; rich cherry, juicy berry, vanilla, toasted bread, integrated oak on the palate; Continue reading “Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011”