Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2009 Dacalier Cote Du Soleil, California, Central Valley, Clarksburg, Dacalier, Review, Soleil, White Rhone Blend, wine on June 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, perfume and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of vanilla, creme fraiche and yellow pears. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (89 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Sine Qua Non The Moment, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Petite Manseng, Review, Roussanne, Santa Barbara County, Sine Qua Non, The Moment, Viognier, White Rhone Blend, wine on June 10, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange rind, persimmon, nutmeg and wet stones. Flavors of tangerine, lemon, cherry and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. I’d lean towards drink. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Review, Rhone, Southern Rhone, White Rhone Blend, wine on May 6, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, white pepper and Brandy soaked pears. Flavors of honey, apricot and yellow pears. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 Quivira Roussanne-Viognier, California, Dry Creek Valley, Quivira, Review, Roussanne, Sonoma County, Viognier, White Rhone Blend, wine on May 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Straw color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Windex, white peaches, apricots and flowers. Flavors of yellow pear, peach pit and apricot. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2013 Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc de Tablas, California, Central Coast, Esprit, Paso Robles, Review, Tablas Creek, Tablas Creek Blanc, White Rhone Blend, wine on March 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, pear, persimmon and a hint of peach. Flavors of peach, quince, apricot and minerals. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2012 Sine Qua Non In the Abstract, Abstract, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, In the Abstract, Petite Manseng, Review, Roussanne, Sine Qua Non, Viognier, White Rhone Blend, wine on November 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, nutmeg, Graham Crackers and spice box. Flavors of yellow pears, creme brûlée, yellow apples and candied lemons. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2017 Domaine de la Presidente Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Grands Classiques, Blanc, Chateauneuf, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Grands Classiques, Presidente, Review, Rhone, Southern Rhone, White Rhone Blend, wine on November 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sea spray, lime, lychee and wet stones. Flavors of apricot core, mango and a bit of an earthy finish. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. (89 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée, Blanc, Chapoutier, Ermitage, France, Hermitage, Marsanne, Northern Rhone, Oree, Review, Rhone, White Rhone Blend, wine on October 22, 2019| 1 Comment »
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 3-4 hours.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Graham crackers, nutmeg and soaked pears. Flavors of lemon curd, creme brulee and s’mores. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2008 Sine Qua Non Kolibri, California, Central Coast, Kolibri, Review, Santa Barbara County, Sine Qua Non, White Rhone, White Rhone Blend, wine on March 7, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Followed over about two and a half hours.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Graham crackers, brown spices, waxy yellow pears and lychee. Flavors of yellow pears, lychee, creme brûlée and minerals on the lengthy finish. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink now. Might be able to hold longer if you wish but I can’t imagine this wine getting any better than it is right now. Drinking beautifully and picked up a point since my last visit. (95 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2012 Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc de Tablas, Blanc, California, Central Coast, Esprit, Paso Robles, Review, Tablas Creek, White Rhone Blend, wine on February 22, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, lemon, verbena, apricot and wet stones. Flavors of quince, lemon twist and tangy green apples. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (92 points)
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