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David Coffaro 2008 Terre Melange

David Coffaro 2008 Terre Melange

July 5, 2011 No Comments

  Grape(s): Mourvedre, Peloursin, Grenache Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special Designation: Terre Melange Review: On the nose, a bouquet of bing cherry, plum, blackberry, fresh cracked pepper, and a hint of smoke awaits. On the palate, flavors of cherry, blackberry, and plum emerge along with bright notes of ...

David Coffaro 2009 Carignan

David Coffaro 2009 Carignan

June 29, 2011 No Comments

  Grape(s): Carignan Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Review: Aromas of blackberries, plum, and cassis unfold into nuances of cedar, sweet spices, and pepper. On the palate, flavors of blackberry and cassis are accented by notes of toasty oak, clove, and spice. A rich, dark, ...

David Coffaro 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

David Coffaro 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

June 29, 2011 No Comments

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special Designation: Price: 25-30 Review: A bouquet of black cherries, cassis, and blackberries meld with notes of coffee, dark-chocolate, and oak on the nose. With a sip, blackberry and current flavors round out into suggestions of coffee, oak, along ...

David Coffaro 2008 Escuro

David Coffaro 2008 Escuro

June 28, 2011 No Comments

   Grape(s): Tannat, Aglianico, Touriga, Souzao, Lagrein, Alvarelhao Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special Designation: Escuro Price: 25-30 Review: Notes of blackberries, blueberries, currants, and cherries meld with nuances of sweet spices, oak, earth, and pepper on the nose. The palate offers flavors of currants, bramble fruit, and ...

David Coffaro 2007 Terre Melange

David Coffaro 2007 Terre Melange

June 28, 2011 1 Comment

   Grape(s): Peloursin, Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Terre Melange Review: A bouquet of blueberries, cherries, and strawberries with a hint of anise greets you. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, strawberry, and blueberry accented by a bit of oak and black licorice. ...

Sagebrush Annie’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Sagebrush Annie’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

June 28, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Sagebrush Annie’s Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 45-50 Review: Aromas of blackberries, currants, cocoa, and oak rise from a glass. A sip reveals black cherry, cassis, and blackberries rounded out by suggestions of dark chocolate, spicy oak, and a bit of earth. A smooth wine ...

Morgan 2008 Syrah

Morgan 2008 Syrah

June 28, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Morgan Region: Monterey County Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: Lovely dark fruit aromas mingle with notes of chocolate and a touch of oak on the nose. Flavors of plum and blackberry are accented by suggestions of pepper, black licorice, and a hint of game. A wine with rich ...

David Coffaro 2009 Block 6 Zinfandel

David Coffaro 2009 Block 6 Zinfandel

June 27, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Block 6 Review: Aromas of blackberries, boysenberries, and plum are accented by notes of dark-chocolate and oak. A sip reveals flavors of blackberries, plum, and currants rounded out by nuances of oak, sweet spice, and a hint of ...

David Coffaro 2007 Block 4 Blend

David Coffaro 2007 Block 4 Blend

June 27, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Syrah, Pelousin Winery: David Coffaro Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Block 4 Review: Rich dark fruit aromas meld nicely with suggestions of pepper and dark chocolate on the nose. Flavors of blackberries, cherry, and blueberries unfold into notes of pepper and spice after ...

Ferrari-Carano 2006 Prevail

Ferrari-Carano 2006 Prevail

June 20, 2011 1 Comment

   Grape(s): Cabernet and Syrah Winery: Ferrari-Carano Region: Alexander Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2006 Special Designation: Prevail Price: 80-85 Review: The nose offers intoxicating aromas of currants, blackberries, and plums, rounded out by suggestions of cedar, chocolate, and coffee. The palate is rich with dark fruit accented by notes of cedar and a bit ...

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7th Annual Pinot Days San Francisco

  Pinot Days joins forces with the American Institute of Wine and Food to bring you this spectacular Pinot-Paired...

LAWineFest 2011

  With more than 130 wineries, spirits and thirst-quenching craft beers, great food, and educational seminars on saké, scotch,...

35th Annual Monterey Wine Festival

  Whether wine is your livelihood, your avocation, your hobby, or just something you’d like to learn more about,...

Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival

  The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Vintners’ Festival “A Taste of...

Fair Play Festival held June 4-5

It was 1984 when Fair Play’s first three wineries thought of coordinating the dates and publicity for their annual...

Rodrigue Molyneaux Celebrates New Label

  On June 4th, Rodrigue Molyneaux will be releasing its new label, Chateau Molyneaux! Chateau Molyneaux will be wine...

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