May 29, 2008
An exceptional Pinot Noir from Merry Edwards; lively acid complement the rose petal and violet nose; lavender, Ancho chile, allspice, and fresh garden herbs.
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May 29, 2008
Blueberry, raspberry, filbert, Marjoram, smoke and Fall leaves
****
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May 29, 2008
This wine exhibits roasted red tomato, Mediterranean spice, and Mission fig
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May 29, 2008
Red currant coulis, Asian simmering spice, Pinon and black pepper.
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May 29, 2008
Poblano pepper, dark Criollo chocolate, suede, dense forest, and Chanterelle mushroom.
****
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May 29, 2008
Raspberry-blackberry-currant confit, chocolate-clove dust, and cedar box.
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May 29, 2008
A very hot (from alcohol) 15.8% - this is a 90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah; a classic raisin wine with red plum, apple, and baking spice.
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May 29, 2008
A weak Chardonnay; some nut, fennel, and Asian pear.
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May 29, 2008
A weaker than expected showing for this Cabernet Sauvignon; there was not evenness on each portion of taste – beginning, mid to finish; some black pepper, herbaceous, and slight blueberry.
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May 29, 2008
Pasilla pepper, chocolate, wild cherry, and Crimini mushroom.
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