Daily Archives: February 8, 2010

St. James Country Red

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

St. James Winery, Country Red, Semi-Sweet Wine nv In the nose this is beautifully grapy, reminiscent of the grapes I ate as a boy. In the mouth it is moderately sweet, light-bodied and balanced by acidity – nice. P&B in … Continue reading →

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Chateau Puy Arnaud Cotes de Castillon 2005

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Chateau Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon 2005 The oak makes its presence known when you smell this wine. In the mouth the full ripeness of the fruit comes through, with ample concentration and plenty of structure – a solid value … Continue reading →

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Domaine de Beausejour Chinon 2007

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Domaine de Beausejour, Chinon 2007 This wine is riper than previous incarnations, showing black fruit beyond the capsicum. In the mouth it is green and gripping but tolerable. 100% Cab Franc with stainless ferment; Gerard et David Chauveau in Panzoult … Continue reading →

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Andrea Oberto Barbera d’Alba 2008

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Andrea Oberto, Barbera d’Alba DOC 2008 The nose features tar as well as some bound up sulfur. In the mouth it is immensely tart, screaming with acidity and a little leaner than hoped for. This wine doesn’t show nearly as … Continue reading →

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d’Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2005

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Footbolt, Shiraz 2005 The nose features liquer-like character, a concentration of candied black fruit, a hint of eucalyptus and some subtle volatility. In the mouth the fruit is in force, the feel is silky and a … Continue reading →

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Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Perrin & Fils, Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007 The nose features sweet berries and black pepper. In the mouth it quite structured with medium weight; it’s crying out for red meat – nice value from the Rhone. This wine is … Continue reading →

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Beringer White Zinfandel 2008

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Beringer, California, California Collection, White Zinfandel 2008 You remember those hard candies, watermelon flavored?  Well here you have them in a glass, sweet and tart at the same time – very nice. 3 hours of skin contact provide the color. … Continue reading →

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Carol Shelton Rendezvous Rose 2008

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RJ

Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Rendezvous Rose 2008 The nose is vibrantly fruity, evocative of fresh raspberries and herbs. In the mouth it is dry and fruity, with a little warmth.  The RS adds some weight, filling our the wine and … Continue reading →

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