Daily Archives: October 23, 2009

Belo Tawny 1996

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Belo, Napa Valley, Vintage Tawny Port, Tinta Isabella 1996 The nose is pruny and spirtitous with some volatility. The mouth shows lots of caramel and nuttiness, like crunching up some almonds, wrapping them in milk chocolate and basting them with … Continue reading →

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Etude Pinot 2007

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Etude, Carneros, Estate Grown, Pinot Noir 2007 This is sweet smelling Pinot with caramel and an almost jammy fruit character. The mouth is very concentrated with ripe tannins, punchy acidity and that sweet caramel on top of the black fruit … Continue reading →

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Paul Hobbs Hyde Pinot 2007

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Paul Hobbs, Carneros, Napa Valley, Hyde Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features ripe black fruits, a bit of earthiness, cola and a toasty note. In the mouth you’ll find the characteristic mouthfeel that I find over and over again … Continue reading →

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Fotinos Pinot 2005

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Fotinos, Carneros, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir 2005 The nose features very sweet brown spice notes, with ashes of the campfire. In the mouth there’s a fair amount of grip. Produced and bottled in Sonoma 14% $35 at the winery, a … Continue reading →

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Saintsbury Garnet 2008

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Saintsbury, Carneros, Pinot Noir, Garnet 2008 This has always been a light and elegant Pinot and the ’08 is on target. By light I don’t mean thin and the creaminess enhances the mouthfeel. There’s a screw cap top for added … Continue reading →

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Montelena Chardonnay 2007

Posted on October 23, 2009 by RJ

Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, Chardonnay 2007 In the nose there’s a sense of brioche while the mouth sports green apple, with a patina of silkiness and very long acidity – very nice and always a personal favorite. P&B in Calistoga … Continue reading →

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