Marques de Caceres, Rioja, Crianza 2005 Unfortunately the first bottle of this vintage tasted in November '09 had a little cork taint which suppressed the nose and adding uncharacteristic astringency on the palate. The second bottle tasted in July...
Sutter Home, Fre, Premium Red 2007 The nose is very grapy, smelling like a croissant slathered with blackberry jam. In the mouth it is light, sweet and fruity with a little bit of tannic grip - interesting. The alcohol has been removed from this...
Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast, Fort Ross Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Rose 2008 There are cherries and raspberries in the nose and the mouth is bone dry with a little warmth. P&B in Napa 14.2% purchased for $9.69 at Bottle Barn Fort Ross Vineyard
Blue Coast Vineyards, Vin de Pays de Mediterranee, Chardonnay nv This new wine in a box is clean and tangy with a little hint of buttery richness in the background. The grapes are all Chardonnay. Shipped by the Union des Vignerons des Cotes du...
Pride Mountain Vineyards, 56% Sonoma County, 44% Napa County, Merlot 2007 In the nose you’ll find tons of sweet oak and brown spices. In the mouth it is very smooth, suppleness defined, while at the same time very dense and possessing great length...
Winemaker Chris Millard had an opportunity to visit with our Napa Valley class to describe the wines that he is crafting at Newton. On top of the mountain overlooking St. Helena, he has an extraordinary amount of fruit to select from, giving him...
Kendall-Jackson, Napa Valley, Stature 2001 There's a nice ripe structure to this wine, giving it chewiness and the acidity to frame the still quite youthful fruit - nice. The grapes behind this Bordeaux blend are about 2/3 Cabernet Sauvignon and...
Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 In the nose there is caramel and tobacco with red raspberries and vanilla. In the mouth this wine is quite youthful, with significant grip and acidity. Produced and bottled...
Pope Valley Winery, Napa Valley, Eakle Ranch, Merlot 2006 The nose if full of oak and chocolate. In the mouth the wine is supple with plummy fruit and plenty of acidity to make it a refreshing - an elegant wine. This wine has the acidity and...
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This Sauvignon is clean, moderately concentrated, laser-like with acidity and has a touch of creaminess. 5% of the grapes are Semillon and the fruit was sourced from Calistoga, St. Helena and...