Daily Archives: April 19, 2010

Domaine de la Butte Bourgueil 2008

Posted on April 19, 2010 by RJ

Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, “Le Pied de la Butte” 2008 At first opening this is pretty stinky so give it a good airing and then you’ll find the beautiful fruit. In the mouth it is light-bodied and fruity with … Continue reading →

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Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti 2007

Posted on April 19, 2010 by RJ

Michele Chiarlo, Barbera d’Asti, Superiore, Le Orme 2007 This vintage features a fair amount of black fruit interspersed with some horse blanket. In the mouth it is mildly oaky and rich, supple and sparked by acidity – nice. 13.5% $12.69 … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja 2008

Posted on April 19, 2010 by RJ

Bodegas Borsao, Campo de Borja DO 2008 As in the previous vintage, the fruit just leaps out of the glass and has a candy element to it with a bit of black pepper. This is exactly what I smelled the … Continue reading →

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Beringer White Zinfandel 2009

Posted on April 19, 2010 by RJ

Beringer, California, California Collection, White Zinfandel 2009 Watermelon and strawberries fly from the glass with a sense of candy and sweet flowers. The mouth displays sweetness and strawberry with balancing acidity – nice. 3 hours of skin contact provide the … Continue reading →

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Domaine de la Mordoree Rose 2009

Posted on April 19, 2010 by RJ

Domaine de la Mordoree, Cotes-du-Rhone, La Dame Rousse, Rose 2009 In the nose you’ll find red fruits, like cherries and a bit of strawberry that carries through on a broad, lowish acid palate. The grapes behind this pink wine are … Continue reading →

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