Daily Archives: February 5, 2009

Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine 2006

Inniskillin, Niagara Peninsula, Ice Wine, Riesling 2006 The nose is a medley of fruits with lots of honey. The dried apricot essence comes through vividly in the rich and thick palate. RS of 220 grams per litre. Bottled in Niagara-on-the-Lake … Continue reading

Posted in Canada, Ice Wine, Late Harvest White, Niagara Peninsula, Riesling, White Dessert | 1 Comment

Cote de Beaune stars

Maison Ambroise, Corton, Le Rognet Grand Cru 1997 Quite youthful at this point, with nuttiness and cedar, earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is still packed with flavor and the structure is still vivid. There’s … Continue reading

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Dehlinger Goldridge Pinot 2006

Dehlinger, Russian River Valley, Goldridge Vineyard, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine is all about warm and concentrated sweet fruit. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $59.99 at Bottle Barn Dehlinger Winery

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 1 Comment

Cote de Beaune 2005

Domaine des Croix, Beaune, Les Bressandes 1er Cru 2005 There’s earthiness, cinnamon and cloves in the nose, maybe a note of licorice as well. The mouth is quite structured, framing great concentration of flavor in a very young Burgundy. Mis … Continue reading

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Paul Hobbs Lindsay Pinot 2006

Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, Lindsay Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 This wine delivers full concentration in the signature polished style of Hobbs. P&B in Sebastopol 14.8% $79.99 at Bottle Barn Paul Hobbs

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 1 Comment

Ken Wright Shea 2007

Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton District, Shea Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose is all sweetness – liquer-like fruit with the richness of vanilla. The mouth is supple with earthiness for complexity. The previous vintage was the hands-down star of its … Continue reading

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Central Coast Pinot Stars

Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features lots of fresh, candied fruit. The mouth captures the same essence, fruit driven and ready to drink. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.49 at Bottle Barn Siduri Wines … Continue reading

Posted in Arroyo Grande Valley, California, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills | Leave a comment

Paul Pernot Les Folatieres 2006

Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006 The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture – very nice. Mis … Continue reading

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