Category Archives: Late harvest red

Sonoma County Harvest Fair 2009 sweet stars

Posted on October 10, 2009 by RJ

Hart’s Desire, Russian River Valley, Ponzo Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2008 The nose features candied black fruit. In the mouth it is a blackberry jam, in a liquid form – with an acidic streak for balance – delicious. 7% RS … Continue reading →

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Saucelito Canyon Late Harvest Zin 2006

Posted on September 22, 2009 by RJ

Saucelito Canyon, Arroyo Grande Valley, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 This wine is evolving prematurely, showing the uptake of oxygen in the nose. In the mouth, the sweet berries are still delicious. RS is 11%. GP&B in Arroyo Grande 15.6% $25 … Continue reading →

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Easton Late Harvest Zinfandel 2006

Posted on August 4, 2009 by RJ

Easton, Fiddletown, Rinaldi Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 In the nose you’ll find baked red and black fruits. In the mouth the fruit really comes alive. There’s a gripping astringency on the palate and a conservative amount of residual sugar, … Continue reading →

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Cline Late Harvest Mourvedre 2005

Posted on August 3, 2009 by RJ

Cline, Contra Costa County, Late Harvest, Mourvedre 2005 This wine exudes sweet berry jam with a healthy dose of oaky richness. It has been a perennial hit at our events and quite lovely with dark chocolate. The fruit is sourced … Continue reading →

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Dashe Late Harvest Zinfandel 2007

Posted on May 1, 2009 by RJ

Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, Late Harvest Zinfandel 2007 Candied berries in a glass, leaping out to greet your nose! The mouth repeats this theme in a very luscious, super-fruity way – brilliant. The grapes measured 40 degrees brix at harvest … Continue reading →

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Bella Late Harvest Zinfandel 2004

Posted on November 25, 2008 by RJ

Bella, Dry Creek Valley, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2004 If you can imagine drying some blackberries and  dusting them with black pepper, that’s what this wine smells like. The jammy fruit really pops in the mouth and is beautifully sweet. P&B … Continue reading →

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Dessert stars

Posted on October 18, 2008 by RJ

Paradise Ridge Winery, Russian River Valley, Ode to Joy, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Lots of complexity in this wine, with honey galore – very reminiscent of Sauternes. This dessert wine was crafted to honor the memory of Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats

Posted on March 4, 2008 by RJ

Paradise Ridge Winery Russian River Valley Ode to Joy Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Lots of complexity in this wine, with honey galore. This dessert wine was crafted to honor the memory of Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. 330 g/l sugar at harvest. … Continue reading →

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Hopping into the Easter Basket

Posted on September 2, 2007 by RJ

Rosenblum Cellars California Rosie Rabbit Late Harvest Zinfandel 2004 Sweet and brimming with nutty raspberry fruit, a very soft and low-acid style of dessert wine.  Formerly sourced from the Rosie Rabbit vineyard in the Russian River Valley the name now … Continue reading →

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