Daily Archives: April 28, 2010

Domaine de Trevallon 2006

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

Domaine de Trevallon, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2006 As in the previous vintage, there is a New World ripeness to the fruit expressed in the nose, sweet and intense. In the mouth it is a tannic, mouth-gripping … Continue reading →

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Cline Sonoma Coast Viognier 2008

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

Cline, Sonoma Coast, Estate Grown, Viognier 2008 The peachy character of Viognier expresses itself in the nose. In the mouth you’ll find more of the same, with some palpable acidity and a little touch of creaminess – nice. Knowing how … Continue reading →

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Rose 2009 from Mordoree and Ojai

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

This flight is a great comparison of two different approaches to rose, one with rapier-like acidity and the other with a broad and weighty mouthfeel. The Ojai Vineyard, California, Rose 2009 This rose shows an expression of citrus and cherries … Continue reading →

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Rhone blends from California and Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Cotes de Tablas 2008 The fruit is fresh and lively in the nose, with floral notes and sweet spice. In the mouth it is medium-bodied, very fruity and structured, making it a winner with grilled … Continue reading →

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Syrah from California and Cote-Rotie

Posted on April 28, 2010 by RJ

This flight of Syrah takes us from the freshness of new fruit in California, to the development of bottle bouquet in wines from 2003 – excellent all around, featuring different expressions of the same grape over time and over both … Continue reading →

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