Daily Archives: July 23, 2009

San Guido Guidalberto 2006

Tentuta San Guido, Toscana IGT, Guidalberto 2006 Cassis combines with earthiness in the nose. In the mouth it is quite concentrated, with extract to match its structure. I like the way this wine combines the fresh fruit of the New … Continue reading

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Rombauer Zinfandel 2007

Rombauer, California, Zinfandel 2007 In the nose there is bright berry fruit with a liquer-like element. The mouth shows a Zin that is rich and thick and strutting a little residual sugar to add another echo to the the ripe … Continue reading

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Wilson Sawyer Zin 2006

Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Sawyer Vineyard, Zinfandel 2006 This wine just oozes with jammy berry pie and vanilla in the glass. In the mouth it is a supple and slightly warm expression of the same – yummy. You might … Continue reading

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Handley Pinot Gris 2007

Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Gris 2007 Green herbs and spicy flowers mark the nose. In the mouth, this wine is crisp with a rounded quality. P&B in Philo 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn Handley

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