Monthly Archives: October 2015

Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Pale in color with a nice grassy, citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the wine has some lovely grassy notes to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp acidity. The … Continue reading

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Château Arnauton 2010

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some soft black berries along. On the medium length finish the wine displays some subtle tannins and moderate dryness. The wine is kind of disappointing given … Continue reading

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Red Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2013

Garnet in color with a mild rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely rustic notes to match the nose along with some soft red berries. On the medium length finish the wine has some lovely dryness, … Continue reading

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Kaiken 2013 Ultra Malbec mini review

This wine dark in color with a nose of dark berries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some nice firm dark berries backed by some firm acidity and nice tannins. I would give it an 89 … Continue reading

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Toro de Piedra Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I’ve had a number of very good Chilean cabs lately. This one is dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some ripe juicy red cherries along with some subtle green herbaceous notes. On … Continue reading

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Kaiken Brut mini review

This wine is made in the traditional French method using pinot noir/chard grapes. Like French champagne the wine is non-vintage meaning they blend the grapes from different years to achieve the desired consistent flavor. Pale in color with a nice … Continue reading

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Casetta Barbaresco 2010

Dark in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate there are some nice light berries to match the nose along with some nice dried fruits. This is a softer barbaresco with some nice smooth dryness … Continue reading

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Shingle Haycutters Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend

Pale in color with a mild nose with some citrus and grassy notes coming through. On the mid palate the wine displays some traditional citrus and minerality. The wine is on the lighter side of medium in length with the … Continue reading

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Barton Merlot 2012

Inky dark in color with a nose of red cherries and maybe a little plum. On the mid palate the wine displays mostly red cherries to match the nose along with a hint of plum but I am reaching here. … Continue reading

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Laurenz Und Sophie Singing Grüner Veltliner 2013

I like my whites dry and crisp, and Grüners if you have never had them tend to fit the bill nicely. This one is pale in color with a nice mild citrus and mineral nose. On the mid palate the … Continue reading

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Robert Oatley Signature Series Riesling 2013

Pale in color with a mild nose, not giving anything away as a hint … On the mid palate the wine is super dry and crisp, some nice lime and citrus notes along with some nice minerality. On the medium … Continue reading

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Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Dark color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dark cherries to match the nose. On the medium length finish the wine displays some noticeable alcohol and some tannins and dryness. The wine … Continue reading

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Buena Vista Chardonnay 2013

Pale in color with a lovely nose of vanilla and pear. On the mid palate the wine displays some pear along with vanilla, oak and a hint of butterscotch. This is a classic California style chard. Be sure and not … Continue reading

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