Monday, May 25, 2015

Carolyn says....Elosegi Cepages Merlot $40

Good times rendues possibles par louche vendeur de vin

Carolyn says....2023 Chateau Champs de Mars $14

Un avant-goût de Paris; commencer à un voyage

2011 Le Colombier Cuvee G +++ $20

Evening evolution. Tight, mute, beef blood, tannin, Ambien. 

2009 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel ++++ $40

Vibrant, complex elegance, defies 15%alc. Ridge Zin perfection!

2011 Ridge York Creek Zinfandel +++ $30

Juicy, rich, tannic, balanced, paprika, Still youthful.

2005 Chateau Vieux Robin +++ $20

Indisputable Garagiste $20 aged Medoc bargain...Needs air.

2011 Turley White Coat + $30

Punky & funky. Off, old or just plain bad? 

2013 Wines of Substance Substance Cabernet +++ $14

Generous, cedar & spicebox. Well balanced for the tariff. 

2011 Conviction Cabernet +++ $20

Deep, dark, rich vivacious nose. Licorice, chewy. Intriguing 


2011 BesodeVino Old Vine Granacha ++ $6

Struggles to find character & balance Tanzer 90, Me 84 

2013 Sparkman Birdie ++++ $18

Delicious & rich with exotic citrus notes. Buy pallets

2011 Close de los Siete ++++ $18

Excellent bargain. Stunning cinnamon apple pie nose, decedent.  

Monday, May 18, 2015

2008 Mamete Prevostini Botonero Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT +++ $16

Maraschino cherries, soft & elegant nose but sturdy, generous.

2007 Vineyard 29 Cru ++++ $50

Eucalyptus tinderbox beauty. Gorgeous length. Tannic sweetness. Delicious

2010 Azienda Agricola Cos Sicilia Maldafrica ++++ $35

Cedar & tobacco, terribly young & delicious. Spice & tannic driven 

2009 Vivanco Crianza +++ $16

Deep, dank, dark, dry, rich bold and fulfilling 

2012 Ridge East Bench Zinfandel +++$28

Delicious, balanced, bold. Deft balance at 15! Elegant. 

2013 Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch +++ $50

Lovely dried cherries & gentle spice nose. Pronounced pepper.

2013 Sparkman Apparition +++ $24

Spun gold, 10w20 viscosity, unctuous, complex, lightyears length. 

2008 Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah Granache +++ $35

Syrahs darkness deftly balanced. Stunning delicious lengthy gem

2005 Vineyard 29 Aida ++++ $150

Stunning Napa style. Cedar, smokes & unbelievable length. Worthy! 

2001 Cliff Lede Stags Leap Cabernet ++++ $225

Stunning depth & length. Perfect age, mahogany, silk tannins.