Daily Archives: October 17, 2008

Little dessert

Posted on October 17, 2008 by RJ

Bogle Vineyards, Clarksburg, Limited Release, Petite Sirah, Port 2005 The smell is of prunes and liqueur-like fruit. The 9% Residual sugar rounds out the palate with a bit of overt alcohol but that’s appropriate for a port-style of wine. The … Continue reading →

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Variety among the reds

Posted on October 17, 2008 by RJ

Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina DOC 2006 There is an appropriate sense of earthiness in the nose along with dried cherries. In the mouth the acidity is electric, a corresponding amount of tannin as well as tart cherries. Estate bottled in Rufina … Continue reading →

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Lynmar pink revisited

Posted on October 17, 2008 by RJ

Lynmar, Russian River Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir 2007 Again, the pale side of Pinot is truly worth the departure from its more opaque cousin. Like the Williams Selyem, there is the quintessential smell and taste of strawberries. There is … Continue reading →

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Set sail for the stars

Posted on October 17, 2008 by RJ

Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County, Fume Blanc 2007 There’s plenty of citrus and herbaceous notes to smell. In the mouth the acidity stands out as well as a sense of lemon peel. This wine has been a good standard for … Continue reading →

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