Monthly Archives: July 2009

San Guido Guidalberto 2006

Posted on July 23, 2009 by RJ

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

Posted on July 23, 2009 by RJ

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

Posted on July 23, 2009 by RJ

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

Posted on July 23, 2009 by RJ

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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Masi Amarone Costasera 2005

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Masi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Costasera 2005 Dried fruits spring to mind when you smell this wine, raisins, dried cranberries and a sprinkling of brown spices. In the mouth, the wine is quite elegant, lighting up every part of … Continue reading →

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Allegrini Valpolicella and Palazzo Della Torre

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Allegrini, Valpolicella DOC 2007 This wine has been consistently refreshingly full of acidity. This vintage smells of cherries and the forest floor. The earthy note carries over in the mouth with tart acidity and a bit of grip. 60% Corvina, … Continue reading →

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Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006 The nose features ripe black fruits. The mouth sports great acidity to frame the fruit, making this Bordeaux-style blend a natural for a dinner table laden with cinghale – yummy … Continue reading →

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Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2006

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG 2006 The nose features a woodsy, earthy character. In the mouth there is textbook tangy acidity, tart cherries, a touch of tannin and a long finish – very nice. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera … Continue reading →

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Jacuzzi Primitivo 2006

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Lake County, Morine Ranch, Primitivo 2006 In the nose the fruit is stewed and evolving . In the mouth this wine is light-bodied and warm with a touch of sweet pruniness. The wine was aged for 9 … Continue reading →

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Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 2005

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Bruno Rocca, Barbaresco DOCG 2005 This is a very ripe Nebbiolo with a healthy dollop of oaky sweetness making this accessible now despite its infancy. Revisiting this wine in April ’10 is a treat as it is only getting better. … Continue reading →

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