Storrs Rhone Red 2006
Storrs, Santa Clara County, Two Creek Vineyard, Red Wine 2006 The nose features a big heft of vanilla and freshly split oak. The oaky flavors carry through on the palate, with ripe black fruit and warmth. I can't believe as I go through my notes...
Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc 2008
Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Blanc, Cuvee Balthazar 2008 The nose features flowers and minerality. In the mouth the fruit has a candy-like character, framed by acidity. The body is light and augmented by a little creaminess. Balthazar Albrecht...
William Fevre Vaillons 2007
Domaine William Fevre, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons 2007 This wine features lots of green apple, plenty of acidity and buttery richness. There's a silky thick quality brought on by the butter yet the balance is there with the electricity of the...
Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris 2009
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Gris 2009 In the nose you'll find a medley of fruits, from pears and peaches to pineapple and kiwi, all sprinkled with flowers of a sweet nature. The mouth delivers the fruit with a creamy texture, a little rich...
St. Raphael Rouge
I was delighted to find this aperitif during our recent trip to Bordeaux. While in a little grocery store buying some essentials for the apartment, I had to check out the wine section and low and behold, St. Raphael. St. Raphael, Rougue, nv There...
Smith Haut Lafitte 2006
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan 2006 The smells in the nose include raspberries, cherries, leather and the sweetness and toastiness of oak. In the mouth it is earthy and smoky, exhibiting complexity and a supple texture - very...
Navarro Edelzwicker 2008
Navarro Vineyards, Mendocino Table Wine, Edelzwicker 2008 The flowers are vibrant when you smell this wine - really delightful. In the mouth the fruit combines nicely with the sweetness. You'll also pick up a sense of the Gewurz and its traditional...
Barbaresco and Barolo 2004
Moccagatta, Barbaresco, Basarin 2004 The nose features plenty of black licorice and a blush of vanilla. In the mouth this young Barbaresco is approachable, with ripe yet present tannins - another winner from Moccagatta with great length. The grapes...
Seghesio Barbera 2008
Seghesio, Alexander Valley, Barbera 2008 The nose screams fresh fruit galore. It's pretty in the way the black fruit melds with floral notes. In the mouth it is supple and rich, with a viscosity not often seen in Barbera. This has been a...
Vietti Barbera 2006
Vietti, Barbera d'Alba, Tre Vigne 2006 This is Barbara with structure, quite formidable and begging for red meat. I swear that there is a compelling sense of black licorice and green herbs in this wine. The flavors carry for a long time - very...