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, December 23, 2012

2009 Ridge Old School Zinfandel +++ $30

a bit fuelish nose, very jammy but delivers.

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Francis says....Domaine de la Mordoree "La Dame Rousse" Lirac 2010 $22 ++++ 

Just freaking delicious you've got to get some.


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2010 Sans Liege Côtes-du-Coast ++++ $22 

Lovely hay color, gorgeous, rich, luscious fruit. Buy!!


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2008 Ladera Cabernet Napa +++ $75 (restaurant) 

Nice nose, but shallow depth and simple balance


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2008 Salvalai Ripasso della Valpolicella Monile +++ $15 

Expecting raisins, delivered very nice fruit, balance


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