Aug
30
2008
30
2008
Palmaz Vineyards Muscat Canelli Florencia 2006 – 88 points
2006 Palmaz Vineyards Muscat Canelli Florencia - Palmaz web site
(USA, California, Napa Valley)
Nice soft Palmaz desert wine. Not over the top but good quality. The color was almost like water... I guess that would be no color. No... it had ...
Aug
26
2008
26
2008
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004, 88 points
2004 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
(USA, California, Napa Valley)
2004 was still a touch young but screamed of potential. A few more years and this Caymus will be right on. It was edging toward it's big brother Caymus Special select in ...
Aug
25
2008
25
2008
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 89 points
2003 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley)
Nice wine for the money. I had a glass of this Lancaster Cabernet Sauvignon at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco. The bottle was opened new at my table and poured ...
Aug
22
2008
22
2008
Prunotto Barolo 2000, 89 points
Prunotto Barolo 2000
(Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)
Decanted for 1 hour. The color was deep purple leaning toward the brownish side. The color and nose really yelled "old world" with leather, plum and raisins. Good start. The palate was not as exciting. ...
Aug
20
2008
20
2008
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2004, 86 points
2004 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
(USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley)
This 2004 Jordan Cabernet was a little underwhelming for me. I expected more depth from a California Cabernet. It might be that Jordan wanted this to be ...
Aug
17
2008
17
2008
Chateau Branaire Duluc-Ducru 2004, 88 points
2004 Chateau Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)
(France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien)
Decanted for about 30 minutes. Dark red color. Old world nose with floral and fruit. This Chateau Branaire wine tasting did not knock my socks off but it was balanced and a quality ...
Aug
14
2008
14
2008
Schramsberg Vineyards J Schram 2002 – 90 points
2002 Schramsberg Vineyards J Schram Schramsberg web site
(USA, California, Napa Valley)
I stopped in at the Schramsberg vineyards to do a wine tasting and a tour. I highly recommend a visit when in Napa Valley. Great tour of miles of caves ...
Aug
11
2008
11
2008
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2003, 86 points
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
(USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley)
This Jordan Cabernet was thin in color and structure. A light purple and toward the pinkish hue. The nose was pleasant and fresh. not a huge smelling wine but clean smelling. ...
Aug
10
2008
10
2008
J. Keverson Sangiovese 2005 – 88 Points
This wine was a surprise because when you pour it the wine is very thin and light in color. Not what I expected from a sangiovese. The wine is very fruity on the nose and taste. This was a little ...
Aug
08
2008
08
2008
Chateau Boswell Winery – Must have for investment or enjoyment
Chateau Boswell Winery - Chateau Boswell Website
Hi everyone. Ok, I did not want to put this video out originally but I'm going to now. Why you ask? Well I am floored at the amount of hits to my blog for ...
Aug
06
2008
06
2008
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, 86 points
1998 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA, California, Napa Valley)
Visited the winery in late June to do a tour and tasting. Deep red color. Strong nose of cedar, black currant and a hint of leather. Nose was more exciting than the palate. ...
Aug
03
2008
03
2008
1991 Chateau Mouton Rothschild wine review, 84 points
1991 Mouton Rothschild.
(France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)
I was looking forward to this wine. The 1991 vintage is one of the less desirable in 2 decades but I was still excited to try it. The cork was super soaked and still good ...
Aug
02
2008
02
2008
Goldeneye (Duckhorn) Pinot Noir 2005, 88 Points
Goldeneye (Duckhorn) Pinot Noir 2005
(USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)
Nice Pinot. The wine jumped right out at you because it was very hot and bothered. The nose was leathery with chocolate and espresso. It was fun to smell and very ...


