Perrin Cotes du Rhone 2007
Perrin & Fils, Cotes du Rhone 2007 The nose features black pepper, red fruits and a sense of the garrique. In the mouth this wine is ready to match with a bit of roasted pork; there is moderate acidity, ripe tannins and a creaminess as well....
Leo Steen Chenin 2008
Leo Steen, Dry Creek Valley, Saini Farms, Chenin Blanc 2008 Fresh limes and perfume greet you when you lift the glass. This is poignantly refreshing with loads of acidity yet filled out across the palate, lighting every available taste bud. This...
Pago de Carraovejas 2006
Pago de Carraovejas, Ribera Del Duero DO, Crianza 2006 The previous vintage of this wine was quite substantial. In the '06 the ripeness of the fruit really shows in the nose and the mouth meets that with ample structure for aging. The estate is...
Muga Seleccion Especial 2004
Muga, Rioja DOC, Reserva, Seleccion Especial 2004 There are sweet brown spices, cherry and light earthiness in the nose. The mouth shows structure, with plenty of tannin and acidity, filled out by the cherry fruit to make this a keeper in the...
Rosenblum Planchon Zin 2006
Rosenblum Cellars, Contra Costa County, Planchon Vineyard, Zinfandel 2006 The smell is of candy and warmth, warm compote waiting on the sideboard. In the mouth, this is a very supple Zin, with ripe tannins and a bit of liquer-like character. The...
Bogle Petite 2007
Bogle Vineyards, California, Petite Sirah 2007 With notes back to 2001 this wine is still a favorite for showing a sense of tannin in an affordable package. The price has been steady as well.The fruit is sourced from Clarksburg and Lodi. V&B in...
Montevina Barbera 2006
Montevina, Amador County, Barbera 2006 Light-bodied and fruity with Barbera's characteristic acidity - very clean and easy drinking. P&B in Plymouth 14.5% $7.79 at Bottle Barn Montevina
Famega Vinho Verde Branco 2008
Fâmega, Vinho Verde DOC, Vinho Branco 2008 This latest vintage is true to form, petillant, light-bodied and zippy. The latest bottling code is # 0905051for the bottle purchased on Jan. 27, 2010. The previous was # 0905049 when this post was...
Havens Albarino 2008
Havens, Napa Valley, Carneros, Albarino 2008 This wine is a fully concentrated expression of lime, boasting great acidity and length - delicious. P&B in Napa 12.5% $18.99 at Bottle Barn Havens
Husch Chenin Blanc 2008
Husch, Mendocino, Chenin Blanc 2008 Perfume and ripe tropical fruit mark the nose while the mouth features a subtle amout of RS at 1.4%. GP&B in Ukiah 13% $7.99 at Bottle Barn Husch