Monthly Archives: October 2007

Sweets

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Robert Hall Paso Robles Margaret’s Vineyard Orange Muscat 2006 A lighter version of dessert wine that is perfect with fresh raspberries.  With only 4.3% RS and a light mouthfeel, this wine could do double duty with spicy prawns in a … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Summer Rose

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Cantina Terlano Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Rose 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was crisp and vibrantly fruity. The 2006 is evolved but still tangy and refreshing. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $15.99 at Traverso’s Cantina Terlano

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Rhone Whites

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Verget du Sud Vin de Pays du Vaucluse Roussanne 2006 Jean-Marie Guffens’ impressive work with the grapes of Burgundy continues with grapes sourced further south, in this case from the Vaucluse, a department on the east side of the river … Continue reading →

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Harvest Fair Stars

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 3 dry Zins and one for dessert that were each big winners at the recent Harvest Fair in Sonoma County. Francis Ford Coppola Presents Dry Creek Valley Director’s Cut Zinfandel 2005 The clear favorite of the flight. … Continue reading →

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Gold Country Zinfandel

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

This flight features a range of vintages of Gold country wine, from 2000 to 2003. Karly Amador County Buck’s Ten Point Zinfandel 2000 Evolving, sweet raisined fruit – a very supple wine that is warm and complex. At its peak … Continue reading →

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Pink Zin

Posted on October 5, 2007 by RJ

D’Argenzio Russian River Valley D’Loiodice Zinfandel Rosa  2005 Lots of toasty oak – This is a very rich and creamy style of rose.  Pressed after a 24 hour soak, this wine was then fermented in US oak, 50% of it … Continue reading →

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It Has to be Vermouth

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Nothing wakes up your palate and straightens me out after a day of coffee drinking like a glass of sweet vermouth. Carpano, Punt e Mes, Vermouth nv Stunning and on a par with the Quady Vya Vermouth; this is very … Continue reading →

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Roaring Roero

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2006 Like the previous vintage, this is quite acidic in a light-bodied package with minerality and a touch of herbaceousness. Bot in Castiglione Falletto, Alfredo Currado began working w/ Arneis in 1967 13% $15.50 at Traverso’s … Continue reading →

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Alba and Asti – Certainly not AA

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme DOC 2005 As we found with the 2003, the wine displays textbook acidity in a very light bodied package with a bit of earthiness and some tannin. This works as a budget Barbera … Continue reading →

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Sweet Bubbly

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Monchiero Carbone Birbet nv Red fruits, light carbonation and sweetness that is not at all cloying.  The lift of the carbonation lightens the weight of this wine.  A natural for drinking with fresh berries. The grape is Brachetto grown in … Continue reading →

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