Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2008 Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian, Blackbird, California, Contrarian, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, wine on July 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of spice, pepper, violets and Ricola. Rich flavors of black berries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Old Crane Ranch, Biale, California, Crane, Napa Valley, Review, St. Helena, wine, Zinfandel on June 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, potpourri, boysenberry and plum. Flavors of boysenberry, tart berries ans strawberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Insignia, Napa Valley, Phelps, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, wine on June 7, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, black pepper, currant and a hint of leather. Flavors of currants, plums and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2010 Match Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Butterdragon Hill, Butterdragon Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Match, Napa Valley, Review, St. Helena, wine on June 5, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, a hint of vanilla, thistle and black cherries. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with some air or continue to hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon, Bressler, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Review, St. Helena, wine on June 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, violet, leather and mixed berries. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2012 Turley Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Review, Turley, wine on April 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of blueberries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2008 Harlan Estate The Maiden, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Harlan, Maiden, Napa Valley, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, wine on April 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, tobacco, spice box and black berries. Flavors of red berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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