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, April 27, 2014

2012 Domaine De Cebene Ex Arena Bridgette Chevalier +++ $17

Bright lively spice. Earthy and bold. A mouthfull.

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2009 Ridge California Zinfandel Paso Robles +++ $28

 Rich, overripe, unctuous, chewy, decadent, delicious. Lateharvestish

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2010 Montirius Vacqueyras Le Clos +++ $22

Delicious bold and earthy. A stunning Vacqueyras bargain !
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Francis says....2012 Arnot-Roberts Rosé +++ $22

Intense mineral, broad rich mid-palate, aging fruit.

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2012 Quintas do Homem Vale do Rico Homem Branco +++ $9

Granny Smiths. Bright, effervescent, effusive, excellent! Bracing bargain.

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Scott Says....2011 Booker Vineyard Oublie Extended Age 22 Months ++++$65

Bringing non-sucky to a whole new level

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

2011 Booker Vineyard Oublie Extended Age 22 Months ++++ $65

Richness incarnate. Liqueurish beauty with deft balance.

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2010 Domaine Daniel et Denis Alary Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne La Font d'Estévenas ++++ $25

Fruit redefined. Punky funky deliciousness. Sturdy and young.

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Scott says....2012 Sparkman Wonderland ++++ $32

Just Grenache?  It delivers so much more.  Lovely

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2012 Sparkman Wonderland ++++ $32

Ripe, pretty & elegant. Sings all the right notes

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2009 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane +++ $27

Unbalanced, acidic yet delicious, satisfying and Draper honesty

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2008 Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah ++++ $35

Rich, bold & gorgeous. Viognier magic on glorious Ridge Syrah.

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