++ // Smooth // Leather, Mineral, Petrol, Blueberry // Blueberry, Smoke, Leather, Black pepper // Medium
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Showing posts with label smooth. Show all posts
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Quick Review: Anthony Road Cabernet Franc/Lemberger 2012
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Anthony Road Cabernet Franc / Lemberger 2012
++ // Smooth // Leather, Mineral, Petrol, Blueberry // Blueberry, Smoke, Leather, Black pepper // Medium
++ // Smooth // Leather, Mineral, Petrol, Blueberry // Blueberry, Smoke, Leather, Black pepper // Medium
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Quick Review: Eagle Vale Shiraz 2008
Australia, Margaret River, Eagle Vale Shiraz 2008
++ // Smooth // Jammy, Pepper, Green pepper // Blackberry, Chocolate, Cedar, Tabacco // Full
++ // Smooth // Jammy, Pepper, Green pepper // Blackberry, Chocolate, Cedar, Tabacco // Full
Smooth flavor, but with a lingering spiciness. Opened up to
fruity, with a undertone of tobacco-y bitterness. Layers of flavor, but
very drinkable.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Quick Review: Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2011
New Zealand, Martinbourough, Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2011
++ // Smooth // Flowers, Grass, Kiwi // Flowers, Mango, Vanilla // Medium
++ // Smooth // Flowers, Grass, Kiwi // Flowers, Mango, Vanilla // Medium
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Quick Review: Vinum Cellar Pinot Noir 2012
US, CA, Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir 2012
+ // Smooth // Dried Cherries, Cola, // Cherry, Leather, Clove // Med
Mushroom salad w/ blue cheese: this wine brings out the earthy notes and adds a sweetness.+ // Smooth // Dried Cherries, Cola, // Cherry, Leather, Clove // Med
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Quick Review: Paumanok Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
US, Long Island, Paumanok, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007
++ // Smooth // Dried Cherries, Chocolate // Tart Cherry, Chocolate, Plum, Pepper, Jam // Full bodied
++ // Smooth // Dried Cherries, Chocolate // Tart Cherry, Chocolate, Plum, Pepper, Jam // Full bodied
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Quick Review: Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2011
Argentina, Mendoza, Kaiken Ultra, Malbec 2011
+ // Smooth // Blueberry, Chocolate, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Slate // Blueberry sauce, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, White pepper // Full
+ // Smooth // Blueberry, Chocolate, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Slate // Blueberry sauce, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, White pepper // Full
Big nose, like a zinfandel. Deep purple color.
A "hot" wine. Goes in smooth, finishes with a bite.
Could stand to be aged in bottle a few years. At the least, decant for 30-45 minutes before drinking.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Quick Review: Madrona Vineyards Chardonnay 2012
US, CA, El Dorado, Madrona Vineyards Chardonnay 2012
++ // Smooth // Vanilla, Butter, Pear // Grapefruit, Pear, Honey, Orange rind // Full
++ // Smooth // Vanilla, Butter, Pear // Grapefruit, Pear, Honey, Orange rind // Full
A roller coaster of a wine. Big, bright acidic grapefruit
to start bringing you to a great height of flavor, with a crest of of
sweet pear and melon, with a plummeting drop of bitter orange rind
bringing you home.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Quick Review: Bogle "Phantom" 2010
US, CA, Bogle "Phantom" 2010
+ // Smooth // Chocolate, Leather, Cherry, Cloves, Nutmeg // Maraschino cherry, Leather, Pepper, Dark chocolate // Full
This is a Zinfandel. Whereas Italy has its Primitivo, California has the sister grape, the Zinfandel.
+ // Smooth // Chocolate, Leather, Cherry, Cloves, Nutmeg // Maraschino cherry, Leather, Pepper, Dark chocolate // Full
This is a Zinfandel. Whereas Italy has its Primitivo, California has the sister grape, the Zinfandel.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Quick Review: Cantele Primitivo 2001
Italy, Salento, Cantele Primitivo 2011
++ // Smooth // Blueberry jam, Petrol // Blueberries, Blueberry jam,Nutmeg, Black pepper // Med-full
We're liking Primitivo more and more. It's juicy, fruity, and luscious on the tongue. The fruit makes it taste "sweet," although it's technically not so sweet in terms of Residual Sugars.
++ // Smooth // Blueberry jam, Petrol // Blueberries, Blueberry jam,Nutmeg, Black pepper // Med-full
We're liking Primitivo more and more. It's juicy, fruity, and luscious on the tongue. The fruit makes it taste "sweet," although it's technically not so sweet in terms of Residual Sugars.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Quick Review: Cinquante-Cinq Viognier
France, Languedoc, Cinquante-Cinq, Viognier, 2010
/ // Smooth // Lemon // Butter // Medium Bodied
Much less crisp than the nose (lemon) would suggest, the crispness does come out with rich tomato sauce, adding the perception of spicy-heat.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Quick Review: Gerard Bertrand Tautavel 2008
France, Sud de France, Gerard Bertrand Grand Terrior Tautavel 2008
+ // Smooth // Mushroom, Ink // Pearl, White Chocolate, Leather // Medium
A nice balance of flavors that cleansed the palate between bites.
+ // Smooth // Mushroom, Ink // Pearl, White Chocolate, Leather // Medium
A nice balance of flavors that cleansed the palate between bites.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Quick Review: Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2011
Italy, Tuscany, Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2011
++ // Smooth // Floral, // Red grapefruit, Apple, Ocean-washed stone // Medium
Great winter white, mineral balances acidity. Mineral flavor is reminicent of salt. Almost effevescent.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Quick Review: Pedroncelli Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
US, CA, Dry Creek Valley, Pedroncelli "Three Vineyards" Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
+ // Smooth // Ripe blueberry, Black cherry, Black liquorice // Cherry jam, Oak, Black pepper, Leather // Full
+ // Smooth // Ripe blueberry, Black cherry, Black liquorice // Cherry jam, Oak, Black pepper, Leather // Full
Balanced well with spicy meatballs. We think it's more of a food wine than a sipping wine, try giving it a little time to breathe to really experience the complex flavors.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Quick Review: Special Delivery Rose de Pinot Noir
France, Alsace, Special Delivery Rose de Pinot Noir 2011
++ // Smooth // Plum, Petrol // Apple, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Floral, Mineral // Light
Complex, balanced flavor.
++ // Smooth // Plum, Petrol // Apple, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Floral, Mineral // Light
Complex, balanced flavor.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Quick Review: Tenuta Ididini Nero D'Avola 2012
Italy, Sicili, Tenuta Ibidini Nero D'Avola 2012
+ // Fruity-Smooth // Cherry, Spice // Cherry, Bitter Chocolate // Light
This was the lighter, more drinkable wine from the two Nero D'Avola wines we sampled. It had lighter alcohol content and was a year younger than its counterpart.
+ // Fruity-Smooth // Cherry, Spice // Cherry, Bitter Chocolate // Light
This was the lighter, more drinkable wine from the two Nero D'Avola wines we sampled. It had lighter alcohol content and was a year younger than its counterpart.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Quick Review: Domane Wachau Loibenberg Riesling 2011
Austria, Wachau, Domane Wachau Loibenberg Riesling 2011
+ // Smooth, Crisp // Apple, Stone, Vanilla, Petrol // Petrol, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Honeysuckle // Med
+ // Smooth, Crisp // Apple, Stone, Vanilla, Petrol // Petrol, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Honeysuckle // Med
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Quick Review: Finger Lakes Tasting -Part 1
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Goose Watch Winery, Brut Rose
+ // Crisp // Candied Red apple, Cherries, Bread // Bread, Macoun Apples // Medium
A good starting wine, gets the taste buds flowing. Red fruit and fall flavors makes for a good cool weather wine. Made from Pinot Noir. The $18 price point makes this an exceptional deal for a sparkling wine.
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Glenora Wine Cellars, Brut 2003
++ // Smooth // Apricot, Peach // Nectarine // Medium-Full
Creamy with delicate bubbles. Maybe a hint of bitterness from the stems. The price point ($25) is slightly higher but another exceptional deal.
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Fox Run Vineyards Hedonia
+ // Sweet // Lemon // Lemon meringue, a hint of bitterness // Full
A big, grapey wine, but a undercurrent of other balancing flavors. The winery recommends you serve it like a fine whiskey - on the rocks. To be even more festive, add a slice of orange, lemon, or other citrus. This is a fortified wine made from the Traminette grape and comes in at 20% ABV. The price point is a surprise: $9.99 for a quality wine.
+ // Crisp // Candied Red apple, Cherries, Bread // Bread, Macoun Apples // Medium
A good starting wine, gets the taste buds flowing. Red fruit and fall flavors makes for a good cool weather wine. Made from Pinot Noir. The $18 price point makes this an exceptional deal for a sparkling wine.
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Glenora Wine Cellars, Brut 2003
++ // Smooth // Apricot, Peach // Nectarine // Medium-Full
Creamy with delicate bubbles. Maybe a hint of bitterness from the stems. The price point ($25) is slightly higher but another exceptional deal.
US, NY, Finger Lakes, Fox Run Vineyards Hedonia
+ // Sweet // Lemon // Lemon meringue, a hint of bitterness // Full
A big, grapey wine, but a undercurrent of other balancing flavors. The winery recommends you serve it like a fine whiskey - on the rocks. To be even more festive, add a slice of orange, lemon, or other citrus. This is a fortified wine made from the Traminette grape and comes in at 20% ABV. The price point is a surprise: $9.99 for a quality wine.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Quick Review: Castello di Amorosa Blind Test Glass Two
US, CA, Napa, Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay 2011
Nate: + // Smooth // Butter, Lemon, Hint of Maple wood // Wood, Smoke, Hay // Full
Almost herbaceous, which was unexpected in a Chardonnay.
Tina: ++ // Smooth // Funky, wet leaves, oak // Aged grapes, ash, smoke, tannins // Medium to Full
There was a funk here, which Tina enjoyed. Smoky, ashy, wet leaves, oak, the grapes were definitely aged. This is a rich and full Chardonnay.
Expected Results: The funk and tannins and the smokiness tricked us into thinking it was the more "complex" of the two wines we tasted. We both thought the winemaker had tried to give the wine some greater complexity, and that this was the 2011 Reserve Chardonnay.
Actual Results: 2011 Chardonnay
Nate: + // Smooth // Butter, Lemon, Hint of Maple wood // Wood, Smoke, Hay // Full
Almost herbaceous, which was unexpected in a Chardonnay.
Tina: ++ // Smooth // Funky, wet leaves, oak // Aged grapes, ash, smoke, tannins // Medium to Full
There was a funk here, which Tina enjoyed. Smoky, ashy, wet leaves, oak, the grapes were definitely aged. This is a rich and full Chardonnay.
Expected Results: The funk and tannins and the smokiness tricked us into thinking it was the more "complex" of the two wines we tasted. We both thought the winemaker had tried to give the wine some greater complexity, and that this was the 2011 Reserve Chardonnay.
Actual Results: 2011 Chardonnay
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Quick Review: Parusso Barolo 2007
Italy, Piemonte, Barolo, Parusso 2007
+ // Smooth // Almond, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Woodchips, Leaves // Chocolate, Black Pepper, Plum, Tannins // Full
+ // Smooth // Almond, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Woodchips, Leaves // Chocolate, Black Pepper, Plum, Tannins // Full
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Quick Reviews: Blue Mountain Cabernet Franc 2010
US, PA, Lehigh Valley, Blue Mountain Cabernet Franc 2010
+ // Smooth // Chocolate, Cherry, Dried cranberry, Whole cloves // Dried cranberry, Pepper, Cloves // Medium
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