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Hunt Cellars 2006 “Irresistible” Petite Sirah

Hunt Cellars 2006 “Irresistible” Petite Sirah

October 25, 2011 No Comments

  Winery: Hunt Cellars Grape(s): Petite Sirah Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: “Irresistible” Price: 35-40 Review: The bouquet on this wine of cherries, boysenberries, plums, sweet spices, and chocolate is simply divine. Flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, and plum are rounded out by suggestions of clove, nutmeg, and anise on the palate. Supple, ...

Star Lane 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Star Lane 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

July 28, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Star Lane Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2006 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of cassis and blackberries mingle with notes of dark-chocolate, oak, and herbs on the nose. Flavors of cassis and cherries are accented by suggestions of dark-chocolate, anise, and herbs on the palate. It’s a wine ...

Coquelicot Estate 2006 Mon Amor

Coquelicot Estate 2006 Mon Amor

July 27, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Winery: Coquelicot Estate Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2006 Special Designation: Mon Amor Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of cherries, currants, and blackberries are accented by suggestions of dark-chocolate and oak on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cassis and blackberry rounded out by notes of ...

Dieberg 2007 Pinot Noir

Dieberg 2007 Pinot Noir

July 22, 2011 No Comments

  Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Dieberg Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: Lovely aromas of black cherry and blackberries are in perfect harmony with notes of cola, spice, and anise. The palate is layered with flavors of cherry, blackberry, vanilla, spice, a bit of earth, and black licorice. A ...

Dutcher Crossing 2007 Maple Vineyard Zinfandel

Dutcher Crossing 2007 Maple Vineyard Zinfandel

June 13, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Dutcher Crossing Region: Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Maple Vineyard Price: 35-40 Review: Inviting aromas of cherry and bramble fruit mingle with notes of sweet spices, anise, and vanilla on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of black cherry and blackberry accented by suggestions of pepper, ...

King’s Mountain 2007 Pinot Noir

King’s Mountain 2007 Pinot Noir

May 25, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Kings Mountain Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: The nose offers aromas of cherry and plum with complicating notes of bacon, earth, dark chocolate, and herbs. On the palate, the cherry and plum reemerge, along with suggestions of dark chocolate, hints of earth, and ...

Windy Oaks 2008 Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir

Windy Oaks 2008 Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir

May 25, 2011 No Comments

  Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Windy Oaks Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2008 Special Designation: Estate Cuvee Price: 35-40 A rich nose of cherries, raspberries, cranberries, earth, and white pepper greets the senses. Ripe red berry flavors dominate the palate, accented by hints of earth and spice. A light wine, with a balanced acidity, it’s ...

Kings Mountain 2004 Pinot Noir

Kings Mountain 2004 Pinot Noir

May 25, 2011 2 Comments

  Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Kings Mountain Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2004 Special Designation: (none) Price: 35-40 Review: The nose is reminiscent of spring time, with aromas of rose petals and earth rounded out by notes of plum and cherry. Layers of red fruit flavors merge with lively floral notes, a hint of spice, ...

Bargetto 2008 Regan Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir

Bargetto 2008 Regan Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir

May 25, 2011 1 Comment

  Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Bargetto Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2008 Special Designation: Regan Vineyards Reserve Price: 35-40 Review: Aromas of supple red fruit meld with notes of bacon, smoke, and white pepper on the nose. Flavors of cherry and plum unfold into notes of smoked meat, minerals, as well as white pepper. A bright, lively ...

Margerum 2007 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah

Margerum 2007 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah

March 11, 2011 2 Comments

  Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Margerum Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2007 Special Designation: Colson Canyon Vineyard Price: 35-40 Review Aromas of blueberries, plums, pepper, and vanilla can be found on the nose.Rich dark-fruit flavors unfold into suggestions of pepper and apple-wood smoked bacon. A nicely layered wine,with a good balance of fruity, gamey, and peppery flavors ...

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