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?

Friday, December 23, 2016

2010 Sans Liege Pickpocket +++ $34

"...it's your "as if" boyfriend Randall" but delicous

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2014 Clos de Gilroy Grenache +++ $13

Slathering fruit nose with tinny delivery. 7-10 Split

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

The Kid says...2000 Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ++++ $50

Dusty dry amazing flavor among top three ever

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2005 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard ++++ $42

Pushing its age limit, but a stunning partner!


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2008 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon ++++ $42

Heitz Martha's redux. Eucalyptus, Cedar, Marlboro. Huge Tannins

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2009 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ++++ $35

Age adds proper heft and beauty. Drink now.

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2013 Emmanuel Darnaud Les Trois Chênes Crozes-Hermitage ++ $23

Rhone stink that doesn't settle. Weak & feeble. Disappointing.

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