Daily Archives: October 19, 2007

New World Rhone

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

Pirramimma McLaren Vale Old Bush Vine Grenache 2003 The last two tastings of this wine earlier in 2007 showed the fruit of Grenache with ever-integrating oak. Again tonight it is supple and the raisiny fruit is surounded by acidity and … Continue reading →

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Califorinia Stars

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

J. Wilkes Santa Barbara County Bien Nacido Vyds Pinot Blanc 2005 Clean, lime and candy like a Riesling, quite dry with perhaps a bit of warmth which disappearred with chilling, long flavor of lime Bot. in Sant Maria 14.1% $20 … Continue reading →

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A Classic Muscat From Down Under

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat nv This wine is concentrated and thick displaying its fruit with great complexity. The raisined grapes come from old vines, some from beginning of 1900s. P&B in Rutherglen Lot#6338 for the first sample and Lot#06039 … Continue reading →

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New World White Flight

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 2 grapes, 3 wines and 3 countries. Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is in-your-face Sauvignon with bell pepper and lots of acid. All stainless with some lees contact. 13% $9.49 at Bottle Barn Oyster Bay … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, California, Clare Valley, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County | Leave a comment