Roland Schmitt, Alsace, Pinot Gris 2007 In the nose you'll find candy and stone fruits. In the mouth the concentration is rather light with a bit of residual sugar and the warmth of alcohol. The fruit is reminiscent of peaches, with a bit of the...
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Gallo Estate Chardonnay 2005
Ernest & Julio Gallo, Sonoma Coast, Estate, Chardonnay 2005 The nose features toasty oak and freshly baked biscuits. In the mouth the richness of the notes described in the nose is accentuated by a thickness and viscosity yet there is nerve,...
Raymond-Lafon Sauternes 2004
Chateau Raymond-Lafon, Sauternes 2004 In the nose you'll find honey and tropical fruit with appropriate volatility. In the mouth it is caramel, long lasting caramel, silky and balanced by lemony acidity. Planted 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon. The...
Hess Collection Estate Cabernet 2005
Hess Collection, Mount Veeder – Napa Valley, Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 There's a minty character attached to the black fruit and plenty of acidity. The structure of the mountain is apparent but again, like other wines we've tasted...
Chateau Saint-Pierre 2005
Chateau Saint-Pierre, Saint-Julien 2005 This is pleasure in a glass, ripeness of fruit, great density yet rounded off edges. The structure supports the density of flavor while the acidity carries the flavor a long way - very nice. The estate is...
Chateau Gloria 2005
Chateau Gloria, Saint-Julien 2005 There's a nice smoky essence in the nose while in the mouth you'll find cranberries and dark chocolate. This wine is quite chewy and would certainly benefit from 6-8 years in the cellar. The estate is planted to...
Terra Valentine Cabernet 2005
Terra Valentine, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 There's a very sweet expression of fruit in the nose. In the mouth the wine is dense, structured but ripe, filled-out with lots of berry and vanilla - very nice....
Petit Bocq 2005
Chateau Petit Bocq, Saint-Estephe 2005 Plums and earthiness mark the nose while in the mouth there is moderate concentration, the tannins are present but not green, giving a chewiness to augment the creaminess - nice for the price. The grapes are...
Newton Unfiltered Merlot 2002
Newton, Napa Valley, Unfiltered, Merlot 2002 In the nose you'll find chocolate, the beginnings of nuttiness and a little spike of alcohol. The palate is a soft expression of fresh and raisined fruits laced with brown spices. Produced and bottled in...
Sylvain Bailly Sancerre 2008
Sylvain Bailly, Sancerre, Terroirs 2008 The nose features the classic characteristic; there is lemon, pi pi de chat and grass. In the mouth the wine is crisp and mineral driven - spot on.Mis a Bue in Cher 12.5% $19.99 at Bottle Barn