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 16, 2017

2013 Darioush Cabernet Franc ++++ $95

Darkness. 30 minutes patience delivers beautiful, bold fruit

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

2006 William Wesley Pinot Noir ++++ $40

Beautiful dried stone fruit. Legs for 10 more.

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2005 Murero ++++ $30

Black licorice, Acidic conundrum. A youthful 12 years

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2014 Sparkman Outlaw Merlot +++ $40

Sturdy and tasty. Delicious but lacking typical Merlot softness

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2013 DuMol Syrah +++++ $45

Tannins to silk, jam to compote, ageworthy beauty!

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

2014 Sparkman Touriga Nacional Ring of Fire ++++ $45

Grenache softness, spoonful of sugar, soft tannins. Excellent!

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