Monthly Archives: September 2007

Head to head Merlot

Posted on September 13, 2007 by RJ

Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Merlot 2004 This Merlot smells of blueberries. In the mouth the fruit is quite dense, there’ a little warmth, moderate acidity, light body and a long finish. 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19 months aging in French oak, … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Rhône in Mendocino

Posted on September 9, 2007 by RJ

The barrel tasting at this year’s Wine Song struck a Rhône theme.  Mendocino vintners sampled their latest bottlings and barrel samples from recent vintages.  How they manage to juggle the concurrent harvest and pouring at this event amazes me.  Wines … Continue reading →

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Encore rosé

Posted on September 2, 2007 by RJ

Pedroncelli Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County Zinfandel Rosé 2005 Lightly fruity with moderate viscosity and sweetness. The Pedroncelli’s have been making Zin Rosé since 1954. This wine was sourced from estate and purchased fruit from Dry Creek Valley. After 24 … Continue reading →

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Zin old world and new

Posted on September 2, 2007 by RJ

Domaine de l’Arjolle Z de l’Arjolle vin de table Zinfandel Light berry fruit, ample acidity with some astringency and earthiness. The wine is rather lean for the price and begins to show alcoholic after a few hours. From a 250 … Continue reading →

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A plush blend

Posted on September 2, 2007 by RJ

Elyse Napa Valley Red Wine Couzins 2005 Warm and plush, dry though possessing a sweet character of very ripe fruit.  47% Primitivo, 39% Zinfandel and 14% Petite Sirah harvested at brix levels spread from 23.6 to 27.7.  The wine was … Continue reading →

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Hopping into the Easter Basket

Posted on September 2, 2007 by RJ

Rosenblum Cellars California Rosie Rabbit Late Harvest Zinfandel 2004 Sweet and brimming with nutty raspberry fruit, a very soft and low-acid style of dessert wine.  Formerly sourced from the Rosie Rabbit vineyard in the Russian River Valley the name now … Continue reading →

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