Red currant coulis, Asian simmering spice, Pinon and black pepper.
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Poblano pepper, dark Criollo chocolate, suede, dense forest, and Chanterelle mushroom.
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Raspberry-blackberry-currant confit, chocolate-clove dust, and cedar box.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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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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A weak Chardonnay; some nut, fennel, and Asian pear.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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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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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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Pasilla pepper, chocolate, wild cherry, and Crimini mushroom.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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Red roasted pepper, raspberry, slight candied raisin, fresh cut cedar.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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Green apple zest, slivered Marcona almond, and ground clove.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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A delicate and formidable wine; lovely Heirloom tomato, Malabar pepper, Eastern simmering spices and dried cacao.
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© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
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