Monthly Archives: March 2009

La Gitana Manzanilla

Posted on March 13, 2009 by RJ

Bodegas Hidalgo, La Gitana, Jerez, Manzanilla nv The nose has classic bruised apples with some acetone as well. The mouth is quite dry and gripping. This drinks to paradigm yet is too evolved in the chemical direction, lacking the freshness … Continue reading →

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Talley Chardonnay 2006

Posted on March 13, 2009 by RJ

Talley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Estate Bottled, Chardonnay 2006 There are toasty notes in the nose and a sense of freshly cut oak. In the mouth there is citrus fruit and a sense of richness – nicely balanced. The fruit was … Continue reading →

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Navarro Riesling 2007

Posted on March 9, 2009 by RJ

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Riesling 2007 Unfortunately the first bottle was a little corked and the wet cardboard was rearing its ugly head. Yet behind that was the essence of lime. With more than ample acidity, the .8% RS is … Continue reading →

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Navarro Pinot Gris

Posted on March 9, 2009 by RJ

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose sports candied citrus and tropical notes while the mouth is fruity and round with a spark of acidity. The time in bottle has added some nice complexity to a wine that … Continue reading →

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Frederic Magnien Vosne 2005

Posted on March 8, 2009 by RJ

Frederic Magnien, Vosne-Romanee, Vielle Vigne 2005 The nose of this wine features earth and rubber, some Band-Aid as well as reductive notes. In the mouth, the wine is tight and tannic, with obvious brett. I’ve had some other Magnien wines … Continue reading →

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Robert Weil Riesling 1999

Posted on March 8, 2009 by RJ

Robert Weil, Rheingau, Riesling, Kabinett, Trocken 1999 The smell of this wine combines petrol and dried apricots. In the mouth, there is racy acidity, the zip of lime juice and an added creamy complexity. The flavor goes on very long … Continue reading →

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Laurello Cabernet Franc

Posted on March 3, 2009 by RJ

Laurello, Grand River Valley, Cabernet Franc nv The nose puts together the herbaceous side of Cab Franc with the black fruit character it can expound.  There’s a healthy but appealing dose of brett, giving the earthiness that might remind one … Continue reading →

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Margerum Pinot Gris 2007

Posted on March 3, 2009 by RJ

Margerum, Columbia Valley Washington, Margerum Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Gris 2007 The nose combines stone and tropical fruits with some green herbs from the spice rack and a touch of spiritous character. The mouthfeel is rich and slippery, with stone fruit … Continue reading →

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Latest wine class news

Posted on March 3, 2009 by RJ

Hello everyone! I’ve been immersed in producing the public tasting for the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.  With that behind me, it’s back to writing and teaching and the ink is ready to flow. Coming up in the Saint Louis … Continue reading →

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