Daily Archives: October 18, 2009

Grey Stack Marie’s Syrah 2007

Posted on October 18, 2009 by RJ

Grey Stack, Bennett Valley, Dry Stack Vineyard, Marie’s Block, Syrah 2007 This Syrah brings a sense of the northern Rhone to Sonoma County. There’s tar on top of the black fruit in the nose, with meatiness and a floral component … Continue reading →

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Tandem Porter-Bass Chard 2005

Posted on October 18, 2009 by RJ

Tandem, Russian River Valley, Porter-Bass Vineyard, Chardonnay 2005 With 4 years since the harvest this wine is developing some nice complexity. The nose sports wet stones, toastiness, tropical fruits, hay and lanolin. In the mouth there is a richness of … Continue reading →

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Prager Port

Posted on October 18, 2009 by RJ

This summer we met with proprietor Peter Prager at the family winery in St. Helena. If you haven’t been there you must stop by for a visit if you’re a fan of the wines of the Douro. The Pragers have … Continue reading →

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