Monthly Archives: July 2009

Coppo Camp du Rouss 2005

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Coppo, Barbera d’Asti DOC, Camp du Rouss 2005 Unfortunately this bottle is corked. Camp du Rouss is a name that pays homage to the red headed man who owned the vineyard from where the Barbera for this wine was first … Continue reading →

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Terlano Pinot Grigio 2007

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s lots of citrus and floral notes when you lift the glass. The mouth is fully fruity with ample acidity – very nice. Bottled in Terlano 13% $17.69 at Bottle Barn and … Continue reading →

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Elena Walch Pinot Bianco 2007

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RJ

Elena Walch, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 The nose features citrus and stone fruits while in the mouth you experience a creamy character that complements the refreshing acidity – long and very nice. Tasted later in September the same … Continue reading →

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Pride Cabernet 2006

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 In the nose there is a sense of Bordeaux, with cigar box and sweet pipe tobacco to augment the black fruit. In the mouth you find plenty of structure in a ripe … Continue reading →

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Paloma Merlot 2006

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Paloma, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Merlot 2006 Sweet liquer-like fruit fills the glass. In the mouth, the expression of fruit is dynamic and kissed by oak. Also, there is the acidity lacking in many of Merlot’s flabby cousins – … Continue reading →

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Ancien Carneros Pinot 2006

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Ancien, Carneros, Toyon Farm, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose features red fruits, smokiness and charred wood.  In the mouth, the cherries and strawberries sing and are accompanied by an oaky sweetness and creamy texture. Winemakers Ken and Teresa Bernards, Bot. … Continue reading →

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Rancho Sisquoc Riesling 2007

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara County, Riesling 2007 The fruit in the nose has a candied character and a bit of petrol has developed.  In the mouth is the perfect ratio of sweet to tart, residual sugar balancing acidity – very … Continue reading →

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Duckhorn Sauvignon 2008

Posted on July 21, 2009 by RJ

Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Bright citrus marks the nose and repeats in the mouth. There’s plenty of the acidity that you would expect as well as a richness as in the previous vintage, owing to some barrel … Continue reading →

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Perrin Cotes du Rhone 2007

Posted on July 20, 2009 by RJ

Perrin & Fils, Cotes du Rhone 2007 The nose features black pepper, red fruits and a sense of the garrique. In the mouth this wine is ready to match with a bit of roasted pork; there is moderate acidity, ripe … Continue reading →

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Leo Steen Chenin 2008

Posted on July 20, 2009 by RJ

Leo Steen, Dry Creek Valley, Saini Farms, Chenin Blanc 2008 Fresh limes and perfume greet you when you lift the glass. This is poignantly refreshing with loads of acidity yet filled out across the palate, lighting every available taste bud. … Continue reading →

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