Jul
04
2010
04
2010
Chateau Clinet 1995, 89 points (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol)
1995 Chateau Clinet
(France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol)
This 95 Chateau Clinet was a well balanced soft wine. The color was deep purple and was muddy giving it a brown hue. What I expected for this 95. The nose was delightful and earthy, ...
Jun
07
2010
07
2010
Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico 2001, 89 points
2001 Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico Campania IGT
(Italy, Campania, Campania IGT)
Had this Serpico with some chicken catchatori and spinach ravioli. We decanted the wine for 30 minutes. The nose was pleasant and kind of soft. Had blackberries at first ...
May
17
2010
17
2010
Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo Sorì San Lorenzo 2001, 90 points
2001 Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo Sorì San Lorenzo
(Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)
Complex wine and had some nice old world characteristics but i was expecting more. The nose was pleasant with dusty earth, dark cherries a hint of blueberries and some ...
Apr
21
2010
21
2010
Chateau Marjosse 2003, 86 points
2003 Chateau Marjosse
(France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Controlee)
Medium purple. The nose has some bubble gum, veggies and pepper. Little strange in the nose because I get a little industrial sweetness coming through. The start on the palate is a little weak. Not ...
Apr
18
2010
18
2010
Simple Wine Tasting Technique
Lets keep it simple and not over complicate the wine tasting process. Here is a real easy 5 step process that will help you enjoy your wine tasting experience.
1. Life your glass by the stem to avoid warming the wine ...
Apr
17
2010
17
2010
Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2003, 90 points
2003 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
(Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri)
Deep dark fruit, plumbs and leather on the nose with strong ceder. Lots of character in this wine. Deep purple color hinting toward brownish. The palate is powerful at the start with chocolate, blackberries, ...
Apr
03
2010
03
2010
Chateau La Jorine 2006, 86 points
2006 Chateau La Jorine
(France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lussac-St. Emilion)
Ruby Red color and hinging on some purple. Flower freshness on the nose. Kind of a carnation nose with a little green pepper. I also get strong baby wipes on the nose. Blackberry ...
Mar
25
2010
25
2010
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera 2005, 91 points
2005 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera
(Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)
Nice wine. Balanced and quality. The nose has vanilla and dark cherry. The palate has plum, dark red cherries with nice oak and black licorice. Good solid transition ...
Mar
16
2010
16
2010
Sierra Vista Merlot Estate Bottled 2005, 88 points – Reserve
2005 Sierra Vista Merlot Estate Bottled - Reserve
(USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County)
Very different Merlot. Not a typical fruity Napa feel. This Merlot is a softer more earthy feel. The nose has cucumber, rose stems and a little baby ...
Mar
06
2010
06
2010
Antica (Antinori) Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, 90 points
2006 Antica (Antinori) Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak)
Very soft but powerful wine. This Napa (Italian) Cabernet had some nice old world qualities to it. It was not overpowering with fruit like the big bold Napa cabs. It had ...
Mar
04
2010
04
2010
Sierra Vista Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado Estate Bottled 2005, 87 points
2005 Sierra Vista Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado Estate Bottled
(USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado)
The nose is a little hot with alcohol on opening but it has some nice characteristics of walnuts, raisins, cinnamon and some anisette. The nose reminds me ...
Feb
11
2010
11
2010
Beaucanon Cabernet Franc 2005, 86 points
2005 Beaucanon Cabernet Franc
(USA, California, Napa Valley)
The color is almost black. The nose has aromas that are dark and rich; black and blueberry fruit, cocoa, smoky tea and toasty oak. Definitely needs decanting and seems young. The palate was all over ...
Feb
08
2010
08
2010
Titus Chardonnay Reserve 2007, 86 points
2007 Titus Chardonnay Reserve
(USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros)
Deep golden color. The nose has apricot, vanilla and a little peach. Very nice and soft nose. The palate felt a little young for me. It was dancing all over the place and ...
Feb
06
2010
06
2010
Wilson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Crusher Wilson Vineyard 2009, 89 points
2008 Wilson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Crusher Wilson Vineyard
(USA, California, Central Valley, Clarksburg)
Went to The Capital Grille in Orlando with my friend Tom Beal. Some amazing customer service there. More on that after the wine. We had the Wilson Vineyard ...
Feb
03
2010
03
2010
The Crossings Pinot Noir 2008, 86 points
2008 The Crossings Pinot Noir
(New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Awatere Valley)
Went to Smith & Wollensky and had this Pinot Noir. This is a new Zealand pinot. I felt this wine just just ok, but please read on. The color was ...


