Monthly Archives: April 2008

Focus on Arlaud

Posted on April 10, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Roncevie 2006 Give it time to open and then the cherries and earthy character will show. Plenty of acidity and a touch of tannin. Sourced from the lieux-dit Roncevie in Gevrey. Mis a Morey Saint Denis 12.5% … Continue reading →

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Monterey Pinot

Posted on April 10, 2008 by RJ

Vision Cellars Santa Lucia Highlands Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 The nose is sweet with a sense of stewed cherries. The palate is rich and fruity, framed by acidity with a little warmth. Winemaker Mac MacDonald. P&B in Rutherford 14.5% … Continue reading →

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Heading south of San Francisco for Pinot Noir

Posted on April 10, 2008 by RJ

Hallcrest Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Belle Farms Pinot Noir 2005 Earth and brambles to smell with tart cherries and a silky texture. The brett is in check but will be too much for some. Winemaker and proprietor John Schumacher. 13.9% … Continue reading →

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Fresh Rose

Posted on April 10, 2008 by RJ

The 2007 Pink wines are hitting the streets, just in time for a few warm days this spring. County Line Anderson Valley Rose 2007 Lots of acid and a sense of the vitamin C you might take in the morning. … Continue reading →

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New World Albarino

Posted on April 4, 2008 by RJ

Havens Napa Valley Carneros Albarino 2006 This wines has been a spot-on fresh example of Albarino; I only wish it was more widely available. P&B in Napa 12.5% $19.49 at Bottle Barn Havens

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Value strikes again in Pinot land

Posted on April 3, 2008 by RJ

Last night in the UC California class, The Great Wines of Northern California, we sampled a stunning Pinot priced just shy of $15. Willowbrook, Sonoma County, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine exudes fruit in an elegant way, is framed by … Continue reading →

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Iberian Grenache

Posted on April 1, 2008 by RJ

Bodegas Nekeas Navarra DO El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Grenache 2005 There’s smoke, tar and the brightness of fresh berries. Light-bodied and fruity. Sourced from 60 year old Grenache (Garnacha) grown in the Nekeas Valley. The wine is … Continue reading →

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Port if you please

Posted on April 1, 2008 by RJ

Taylor Fladgate, Porto, Late Bottled Vintage 2001 Dried fruits such as prunes are a common theme with noticeable alcohol – true to type and sometimes the wine seems to have the alcohol integrated even better than usual, though most are … Continue reading →

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Andalucian classics 2

Posted on April 1, 2008 by RJ

Lustau, Sherry DO, Solera Reserva, Fino, Jarana nv The latest bottle purchased in February 2010 is coded 9180 and bottled under a Stelvin closure. The profile was was previously spot on with plenty of bruised apples and toasted almonds all … Continue reading →

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