Archive for July 1st, 2008

Temperature’s rising

Posted in July 1st, 2008

by Ray in California, Sardon de Duero, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Spain

Abadia Retuerta Sardón de Duero Seleccion Especial 2004
Herbaceous notes like in Cab Franc in the nose. The mouth is full-bodied balancing acid and ripe tannins with an oaky backcurrent. The current vintage is 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet and 5% Merlot. P&B Sardon de Duero in Vallladolid 14% $21.99 Abadia Retuerta
De La Montanya Sonoma Coast [...]

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More than Zin up there

Posted in July 1st, 2008

by Ray in California, Dry Creek Valley, Grenache, Sonoma County

Unti has been doing some great work with varieties beyond the mainstream.
Unti Dry Creek Valley Grenache 2006
The 2005 vintage showed the fruit that Grenache can deliver. This vintage features a perfume like baby powder and candied fruit. In the mouth there’s vivacious fruit, a soft feel, a little warmth and the acidity to make this [...]

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