Daily Archives: July 28, 2009

Quady Electra 2008

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Quady, California, Orange Muscat, Electra 2008 Spot on again in ’08! Notes on the previous vintage tasted at the winery in the spring of ’09: This wine features an abundance of citrus in a very fresh way, as if you … Continue reading →

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Guenoc Serpentine Meadow Petite 2000

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Guenoc, Guenoc Valley, Serpentine Meadow, Reserve, Petite Sirah 2000 In the nose there is black fruit and toffee, prunes and chocolate. In the mouth the tannins have simmered down while the acidity has remained taut, framing a cranberry-like fruit  – … Continue reading →

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Edmeades Piffero 2005

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Edmeades, Redwood Valley, Piffero Vineyard, Zinfandel 2005 The fruit has taken on a sweet character, seemingly combining fresh and dried cherries. The wine fills out the entire palate with flavor in a supple way – delicious. P&B in Geyserville 15.5% … Continue reading →

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Sobon Primitivo 2007

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Sobon Estate, Amador County, Rezerve, Primitivo 2007 The black pepper is not shy in the nose of this wine. In the mouth the blackberries come to the fore along with ripe tannins. All the grapes were grown organically. Grown, produced … Continue reading →

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Carol Shelton Monga Zin 2006

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Carol Shelton, Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard, Monga Zin, Old Vine, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose there is jammy fruit and earthy notes. In the mouth you’ll find a chewy Zin, with a touch of creaminess and the acidity to carry … Continue reading →

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Migration Pinot Noir 2007

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Migration Pinot Noir 2007 This vintage features zesty berry fruit and brambles in the nose. In the mouth  it is full of fruit with a light touch of oak to complement. The acidity keeps this light-bodied Pinot … Continue reading →

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Noceto Nutz!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Tutti I Giorni, Amador County, Nutz! In the nose there is vibrant red fruit and a meaty character. In the mouth there is tons of acidity, red fruit and a little grip in a light-bodied package. P&B in Plymouth by … Continue reading →

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Sobon Viognier 2008

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Sobon Estate, Amador County, Viognier 2008 The tropical notes are such that this wine reminds me of the banana popsicles that I enjoyed as a boy. There’s also a layer of richness as well, making this wine slippery smooth. Besides … Continue reading →

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Ceago Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on July 28, 2009 by RJ

Ceago Vinegarden, Clear Lake, Kathleen’s Vineyard, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 The nose assertively expresses gooseberries and herbaceousness when first opened and continues with stone fruits. In the mouth it is crisp and clean and reminiscent of fresh grapefruit with … Continue reading →

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