8 Words on Wine

Francis and I have tired on the hyperbolic diatribe surrounding wine ratings. It dawned on us that most of the so called experts reviews, less the circumlocution, pretty much boil down to 8 descriptive words for their recapitulation. If we can do it, so can you.....what say you wine geek and geekettes?

Sunday, June 17, 2012

2006 Robert Cipresso Pigreco Bordeaux Blend +++ $15

As dark as night, as exciting as Sicily


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Scott says....2008 Left Coast Cellars Cali's Cuvee Pinot Noir +++ $20ish

A nicely active day paragliding Applegate Valley


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Scott says....2008 James Cole Umbral Cab +++ $125

Sophia Loren in a bikini when it counted

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Scott says....2010 William Hill Charrdonnay

Easy sipping on a summer evening with Wifey

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Scott says....2010 Cypher Freakshow Phoenix Syrah ++ $20ish

Sweet from start to finish. But not bad. 


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Scott says....2009 LongSword Salute Syrah Oregon + $20

You can taste the Oregon-ness. Short seasons suck


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Scott says....2009 Cypher Loco Tempranillo Paso Robles ++ $30

California version of an old world classic. Good


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Scott says....2010 Vineyard 29 Pinot Noir ++ $54

Too young to deflower. But very soon, Timmy.


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Linn says....2011Joie Farm Rosé Okanagan Valley +++ 40$ Cdn. (wine list)

With our friend Jha all wine is delicious!

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2007 Ridge California Zinfandel Lytton Estate +++ $30

Dusty, dried cherries. Industrious, generous, but tannic still.

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Sunday, June 3, 2012

2006 Vineyard 29 Aida Cabernet ++++ $120

Tobacco, cedar, softened tannins. Mountain cab elegance incarnate.

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Scott says....2006 Vineyard 29 Aida Cabernet +++ $120

Clanaca that epitomizes the west side. Plenty fun.

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2009 Chappellet Clone 7 Cabernet +++ $40

Deep purple, highly extracted,sporty RS, nicely played

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Scott says....2009 Chappellet Clone 7 Cabernet +++ $40

Classic Napa Cab is now called Clanacab. Nice

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Scott says.... 2010 Galil Cabernet Galilee Israel ++ $13

Sweetly structured cab. It goes well with God.

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2010 Galil Cabernet Galilee Israel ++ $13

Nose of elastic? Spice and residual sugar. Interesting.

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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Scott says....2009 Chappellet Malbec +++ $30ish

Big structure that owns your mouth and smiles.


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Francis says....Bethel Heights Vineyard 2009 Gewürztraminer Rogue Valley Oregon $18 ++++

Lychee, lime, juniper, peach gummies, mineral, dry, delicious.


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Scott says....2007 Saddleback Old Vines Zin ++ $35

Nicely racey. Like turn 6 at Sears Point. 


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2007 Ridge California Lytton Estate Syrah ++++ $30

12% viognier makes for one damn elegant syrah!

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      • Scott says....2008 Left Coast Cellars Cali's Cuvee...
      • Scott says....2008 James Cole Umbral Cab +++ $125
      • Scott says....2010 William Hill Charrdonnay
      • Scott says....2010 Cypher Freakshow Phoenix Syrah ...
      • Scott says....2009 LongSword Salute Syrah Oregon +...
      • Scott says....2009 Cypher Loco Tempranillo Paso Ro...
      • Scott says....2010 Vineyard 29 Pinot Noir ++ $54
      • Linn says....2011Joie Farm Rosé Okanagan Valley +...
      • 2007 Ridge California Zinfandel Lytton Estate +++ $30
      • 2006 Vineyard 29 Aida Cabernet ++++ $120
      • Scott says....2006 Vineyard 29 Aida Cabernet +++ $120
      • 2009 Chappellet Clone 7 Cabernet +++ $40
      • Scott says....2009 Chappellet Clone 7 Cabernet +++...
      • Scott says.... 2010 Galil Cabernet Galilee Israel ...
      • 2010 Galil Cabernet Galilee Israel ++ $13
      • Scott says....2009 Chappellet Malbec +++ $30ish
      • Francis says....Bethel Heights Vineyard 2009 Gewür...
      • Scott says....2007 Saddleback Old Vines Zin ++ $35
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