Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Hobbs, Napa Valley, Paul Hobbs, Review, wine on November 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted double blind.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of boysenberries, pepper and Kirsch. Flavors of boysenberries, red cherries and red berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
My guess was this is a 2009 California Cabernet Sauvignon. Unknown producer.
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, California, Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, Review, wine on November 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Light nose of plums and berries. Light palate of berries, herbs and iron. Light acidity, light tannin, medium body. Drink now. No rating. Bottle seemed a bit off at best, certainly didn’t match the profile of this wine.
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2007 Harlan Estate The Maiden, California, Harlan, Maiden, Napa Valley, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, wine on October 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and decanted before serving.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dark cocoa powder, melted black licorice, spice box and plum. Flavors of black currants, plums and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2013 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, California, Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, Review, wine on August 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Served from half bottle. Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over one hour.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, potpourri and dark cocoa powder. Flavors of chocolate covered cherries, black berries and a hint of raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air to open. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard, California, Napa Valley, Peterson Family Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Review, Switchback Ridge, wine on July 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
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)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Hobbs, Napa Valley, Paul Hobbs, Review, wine on June 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over three hours.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, red berries and red cherries. Flavors of red berries, red cherries and red plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term. Note: decent amount of sediment. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2016 Chappellet Chenin Blanc, California, Chappellet, Chenin Blanc, Napa Valley, Review, wine on March 7, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted double blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, sea foam and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of orange foam, lime and apricot. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink now.
My guess was Old World, France, Loire, Chenin Blanc. 1/4. (91 points)
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