July 5, 2011
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 ...
June 29, 2011
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, ...
June 29, 2011
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 ...
June 28, 2011
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 ...
June 28, 2011
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. ...
June 28, 2011
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 ...
June 28, 2011
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 ...
June 27, 2011
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 ...
June 27, 2011
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 ...
June 20, 2011
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 ...