Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py, Bourgogne 2005 I'm afraid that there are some bound-up sulfur issues making this wine reek of H2S. After 2 hours the wine has cleaned up but how many people will wait that long hoping that this wine will shine. In the...
Domaine Perrot-Minot, Cuvee Martine, Pinot Noir, Red Table Wine 2005 There are brambles and green herbs intertwined with the cherries in the nose of this wine. The palate is tight and acidic, tasting of tart cherries while being shrouded in...
Calera, Mt. Harlan, Selleck Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cherries and a kiss of oak mark the nose while the mouth is an elegant expression of cherries and suppleness without being flabby. P&B in Hollister 15% $62.49 at Bottle Barn Calera
Londer Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Paraboll, Pinot Noir 2006 There's doughy notes infused with caramel and a spiritous character. In the mouth, the wine is stamped with a sweet oaky essense and a supple texture. The grapes for this wine were...
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Give it a bit of time to blow off a little stink and then the red fruits come alive with a sense of earthiness and a little stemmy character. This certainly a chewy Pinot and a little on the green side...
Copain, Anderson Valley, 'Tous Ensemble', Pinot Noir 2007 This wine is quite toasty and smoky with forest floor earthiness as well. In the mouth, the palate is complete and filled-out with flavor with plenty of acidity to frame it and carry the...
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, Bourgogne, Cuvee Sylvie 2005 This wine is quite toasty with notes of rubber and caramel. The acidity is turbocharged making this electric in the mouth, amplifying the black candied fruit flavors. The fruit is sourced from...
Kent Rasmussen, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 There are very sweet, liquer-like aromas mixed with some barnyard notes for complexity. In the mouth this wine is supple and sweet-appearing, the fruit being quite concentrated. The finish goes on and on....
ZD, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features fresh and stewed fruits as well as leather. In the mouth the consistent acidity comes through making this a refreshing Pinot, lively and vibrant. This wine originates with Pinot grown in certified...
One of our judges at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is Larry Van Aalst, Sommelier at Equus Restaurant at the Fountaingrove in Santa Rosa, CA He is also the host of the Sonoma Report on CRN Digital Talk Radio. Listen in tonight when...