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wine – NV JCB Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé No 69

July 17, 2018 by wineismylife

NV JCB Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé No 69 – France, Burgundy, Crémant de Bourgogne (7/11/2018)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of red raspberries, red berries and strawberries. Flavors of strawberries and red raspberries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (91 points)

July 16, 2018 by wineismylife

2005 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (7/14/2018)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dark rich fruits, dark chocolate and a bit of port like nose. Flavors of Bing cherry, plum and boysenberries. Medium acidity, enamel penetrating tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

July 13, 2018 by wineismylife

2011 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (7/11/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 3 hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thatch, black berries and plums. Flavors of black raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)

July 12, 2018 by wineismylife

2016 Domaine Gilles Berlioz Vin de Savoie Chignin-Bergeron Les Filles – France, Savoie, Vin de Savoie Chignin-Bergeron (7/11/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon wax, honeysuckle and yellow pear. Flavors of lemon, yellow apple and a dash of honeycomb. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium tannin. (92 points)

July 6, 2018 by wineismylife

2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (7/4/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, soapstone, Kirsch and white pepper. Flavors of black cherries, raspberries, plum and earth. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (92 points)

June 29, 2018 by wineismylife

1997 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District (6/17/2018)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, red currants and plums. Flavors of plums and red berries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)

June 28, 2018 by wineismylife

2010 Sine Qua Non The Monkey – USA, California (6/16/2018)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Graham crackers, apricots and kumquats. Flavors of apricots and persimmon over an earthy frame. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (94 points)