Sunday, May 31, 2015

Scagliola 'Casot dan Vian' Piemonte (Italy) Chardonnay





Scagliola 'Casot dan Vian' Piemonte (Italy) Chardonnay, $15.29-$16.99, 88 points, poured a bright brass color.
Smells of toasty melon, vanilla, and soft citrus blossoms were good.
Barely medium bodied with good acidity and flavors reflective of the aromas and minerality compared this Chardonnay favorably to many a Cali Chardonnay, more than other Italian Chardonnays I've tasted, but still very clean and pure.
Finished on the trailing palate, alcohol notes (14%), citrus, ginger, and an almost Sauvignon Blanc fresh-cut grass.
I bought this Chardonnay at the Harvest Market in Bedford.

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Michael David Earthquake/Lodi 2012 Zinfandel






Michael David Earthquake/Lodi 2012 Zinfandel, $25.99-$28.99, 90+ points, appeared black at the core trending Shiraz purple near the clear wine ring and leggy glass wall.
Profuse aromas of cedar, clove, cinnamon, toasty blackberry, and violets were almost overwhelming.
Full-bodied with fair acidity, round and easy, but escalating tannins which well supported a flavor profile reflective of the aromas plus plum notes.
Finished long and hot (15.5% alcohol) with copious red pepper spices and a hint of eucalyptus.
This was the best Michael David Zinfandel I've had!

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Donnafugata "Anthilia" 2012 Catarratto And White Wine blend (Sicily)





Donnafugata "Anthilia" 2012 Catarratto And White Wine blend (Sicily),
$12.56-$13.95, 84+ points, was a dark straw yellow trending gray at the glass shallows.
Odd floral aroma with cantaloupe were just okay for me.
Dry white wine with a light body and good acidity carried slightly sour grapefruit flavor notes and a touch of orange peel.
Finished on the trailing palate and a slight gingery component with a bit of the 12.5% alcohol.
I usually like my white wines on the cold to cool side, but I actually liked the "Anthilia" 2012 better warm.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Cesari Boscarel I.G.T. Rosso 2012 Red Wine





Cesari Boscarel I.G.T. Rosso 2012 Red Wine, $8.49-$18.99, 85 points, poured a deep ruby color with a clear wine ring. 
Smells of blueberry, brine, earth, and slightly sour black currant were just okay for me.
Medium-bodied with good acidity, layered wild tannins, mirrored flavors of the aromas as well as licorice were just okay too.
Finished okay on the trailing palate, a hint of sweet red cherry, and a well integrated 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Sangiovese (made for a good red table wine, and paired well with a rare T-bone steak and asparagus).


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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. 'Bulletproof Picasso' 2011 Sauvignon Blanc






Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. 'Bulletproof Picasso' 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, $8.99, 85 points, was a light straw yellow color.
The smell of grapefruit with light grass notes were simply good.
The light crisp body carried good acidity with flavors of grapefruit, hints of tangerine, and gooseberry which were all okay.
Finished on the trailing palate with a slightly noticeable 13.5% alcohol.
I bought this SB at the Hannaford's Super Market in Derry.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera 2009 Barolo DOCG


Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera 2009 Barolo DOCG, $45.04-$52.99, 93+ points, was what I call a sunburst orange/red with a broad clear wine ring at the leggy glass wall.
Aromatic cherry-wood, saline smells from the sea, and bourbon with a floral component were excellent.
Medium-bodied with good acidity and still vibrantly tight tannins carried black and red cherry cordial notes with bourbon accents.
Finished long on the trailing palate with some heat from the 15% alcohol, and a touch of mint.
Tuscan Vines expresses the "feminine" of  Barbaresco, but this Barolo is the masculine expression of the Nebbiolo Grape, and with all those intense bourbon-like flavors, you've got to believe it's manly!
Though rather unctuously textured in its own way, ironically there's sharp edges to this wine too.
Paired perfectly with a rare porter-house (meat and potatoes).




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Monday, May 25, 2015

Château Haut-Robert Tertre De Fontenot 2010 Bordeaux Red Wine





Château Haut-Robert Tertre De Fontenot 2010 Bordeaux Red Wine, $10.99, 87 points, poured deep ruby with a maroon tint trending dark pomegranate red toward the clear wine ring and leggy glass bowl.
The nose was a good black fruit aroma with cedar, coffee, and truffle notes.
More a medium-bodied Bordeaux with good acidity and supportive tannin.
Flavors of blueberry and tobacco were rather distinctive.
Finished okay with hints of mint, a touch of cayenne spice, and the 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.
Though the Château Haut-Robert Tertre De Fontenot 2010 Bordeaux won't wow anyone it is a good intro to Red Bordeaux for those uninitiated and those looking for a good red table wine.


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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Miscellaneous Imported White Wines


Salmon And Trout 2011 Bordeaux White Wine (80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon), $7.99, 84 points
Schlink Haus Auslese 2011 White Wine (Germany), $8.81-$13.99, 84 points
Segal's Fusion Chardonnay/Colombard Dry White Wine (Israel), $13.99-$15.99, 89 points
Seival (Brazil) 2017 Chenin/Muscat, $9.95, 87 points
Steininger Young 2011 White Wine from Austria, $15.39-$16.99, 87 points
Tasca d'Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate 2014 White Wine (Sicily, Italy), D.O.C., $15.99-$19.99, 90 points
The Delicious Monster McGregor, South Africa, White Wine, $6.99, 87 points

Cataratto:
Casa Girelli Lamura Organico 2015 Cataratto Bianco Sicilia (IGT), Sicily, Italy, $8.99-$14.99, 84 points


Cortese/Gavi:
Gavi (Cortese di Gavi)

Falanghina:
Tenuta Rocca Dei Leoni Campania 2009 100% Falanghina, $11.70-$15.99, 88 points

Fermint:
Evolucio Tokaj 100% 2012 Fermint White Wine (Hungary), 11.99, 92 points

Gavi: see Cortese:

Godello:
Avancia 2014 Cuvée De O Godello (Valdeorras, Spain), $15.99, 90+ points
Bolo Mountain Wine DO Valdeorras 2014 Godello (Spain), $13.99, 90 points

Grechetto:
Arnaldo Caprai Grecante 2015 Grechetto, $16,14-$18.99, 90 points

Grillo:
Cantina Colomba Bianca Vitese 2016 Grillo (Sicily, Italy), $8.49-$19.99, 88 points

Hondarrabi Zuri
Aizpurua Cosecha 2015 Hondarrabi Zuri (White) Wine (Getariako Txakolina, Spain), $15.19-$18.99, 91 points
Aizpurua Cosecha 2017 Hondarrabi Zuri (White) Wine (Getariako Txakolina, Spain), “Cha-ko-lee” $17.09-$18.99, 90 points

Liebfraumilch
Dr. Beckermannn Rheinhessen 2018 Liebfraumilch, $5.99, 87 points
Dr. Beckermannn Rheinhessen 2020 Liebfraumilch, $6.99, 88 points

Macabeo (Macabeu,Viura):
2 Copas (2 Glasses) La Mancha 2016 Macabeo (Spain), $8.09-$8.99, 87 points
El Coto Rioja 2015 Viura (also called Macabeo or Macabeu) White Wine $10.19-$13.99, 88 points
El Coto Rioja 2016 Viura (also called Macabeo or Macabeu) White Wine (Spain), $10.19-$13.99, 89 points

Moschofilero:
Boutari Moschofilero (Greek), $13.99-$15.99, 86 points
Seméli Feast Moschofilero Greek White Wine (PGIP), $15.29-$16.99, 89 points

Orvieto:
Antinori (Italy) 2010 Orvieto Classico Santa Cristina Campogrande, $9.34-$12.99, 88 points

Riesling:
Riesling (Germany)
Annie's-lane-clare-valley-2006-riesling $13.59, 70 points (Australia)
Cantina Zaccagnini 2014 Riesling (Colline Pescaresi IGT, Abruzzo, Italy), $7.64-$18.99, 87 points
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Alsace 2013 Riesling, $18.69-$21.99, 90 points
Domaines Schlumberger Alsace Saering Grand Cru 2008 Riesling (France), $30.39-$37.99, 91 points
Jacob's Creek 2012 Dry Riesling, $8.99, 87 points (Australia)
Mezzacorona Trentino, Italy D.O.C. Riesling, 2 for $10.00-$10.99 each, 86 points
Pacifico Sur Reserva Curico Valley Chile 2011 Riesling, $11.99, 88 points
Rocky Gully Frankland River 2014 Riesling (Western Australia), $10.15-$24.99, 84 points
St Hallett Eden Valley Barossa 2009 Riesling, $9.99-$19.99, 82 points (Australia)
Weingut Lagler 1000Elmerberg Smaragd 2015 Riesling (Wachau, Austria) $18.69-$21.99, 89 points
Willm 2012 Alsace Riesling Réserve, $17.00, 91 points
Willm 2012 Alsace Riesling Réserve, $12.99-$14.99, 90 points

Semillon:
Ricardo Santos 2009 Semillon Mendoza, Argentina, $13.49-$15.49, 87 points

Silvaner (Sylvaner)
Castell Franken (Trocken) 2015 Silvaner White Wine, $19.79-$21.99, 91 points

Soave:
La Fiera 2014 Soave, $13.59-$16.99, 85+ points
Masi Levarie 2012 Soave (Italy), $11.49-$24.99, 85+ points
Pieropan 2009 Soave, So-Ah-Ve (Italy), $11.90-$17.99 (I paid $13.59), 87 points
Tenuta Santa Maria Alla Pieve 'Lepia' 2014 Soave (Veneto, Italy), $13.59-$16.99, 88 points


Torrontés:
Torrontés White Wine

Trebbiano:
Ca 'dei Frati Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) 2018 Lugana DOC, $16.99-$19.99, 92 points
Masciarelli 2015 Trebbiano D'Abruzzo (Italy) $9.34-$12.99, 87 points

Veltliner:
Höpler 2013 Grüner Veltliner, (100% Grüner Veltliner), $11.99-$14.99, 90 points
Landhaus Mayer 2014 Grüner Veltliner (Austria), $11.99-$13.99, 87 points

Vinho Verde:
Vinho Verde

Verdejo:
La Granja '360' 2018 Verdejo/Viura (Spain), $5.99, 88 points
La Granja 360 2019 Verdejo-Viura, $5.99, 85 points
Bodegas Naia Rueda 2014 Verdejo (Castilla y Leon, Spain), $12.99-$14.99, 89 points
Bodegas Naia Rueda 2016 Verdejo (Castilla y Leon, Spain), $13.49-$14.99, 90 points

Verdelho:
MollyDooker McLaren Vale, Australia (The Violinist) 2010 Verdelho, $24.00-$33.00, 92 points
MollyDooker McLaren Vale, Australia (The Violinist) 2016 Verdelho, $18.69-$21.99, 90 points

Verdicchio:
Azienda Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2016 Verdicchio (Italy), $10.19-$11.99, 87 points
La Monacesca 2014 DOC Verdicchio di Matelica (Italy), $17.59-$21.99, 90 points

Vermentino:
Vermentino White Wine

Vernaccia:
Palagetto 2014 Vernaccia Di San Gimignano (Italy), $14.99-$17.99, 88 points
San Quirico di San Gimignano 2010 Vernaccia, $11.89-$15.99, 87 points

Viognier:
Cinquante Cinq 2014 Viognier, $15.29-$16.99, 90 points (France)
Cinquante Cinq 2016 Viognier (France), $13.59-$16.99, 90 points
Couleurs Du Sud 2013 Viognier, $9.99-$16.99, 87 points (France)
Domaine Massiac 2014 Viognier, $16.99, 85 points (France)
Don Pascual 2013 Viognier Reserve (Juanico, Uruguay), $12.56-$13.95, 89+ points
Yalumba 2009 Viognier, $10.99-$15.99 (I paid $11.99), 88 points (Australia)
Yalumba South Australia 2013 Viognier, $10.19-$13.99, 88 points
Yalumba South Australia 2014 Viognier, $15.99 (gift), 85 points


Viura:
2 Copas (2 Glasses) La Mancha 2016 Macabeo (Spain), $8.09-$8.99, 87 points
El Coto Rioja 2015 Viura (also called Macabeo or Macabeu) White Wine $10.19-$13.99, 88 points
El Coto Rioja 2016 Viura (also called Macabeo or Macabeu) White Wine (Spain), $10.19-$13.99, 89 points

Vouvray/Chenin Blanc:
arabella (love of Arabian horses)-South Africa-2011 Chenin Blanc, $12.99, 86 points
Champalou 2010 Vouvray La Cuvee des Fondraux, Loire, France, $21.25-$24.99, 87 points
Château de Montfort 2010 Vouvray, $13.59-$17.99, 88 points
Domaine Capitaine "Les Aumones" 2016 Vouvray, $14.39-$17.99, 90 points
Domaine Pichot ~ Le Peu de la Moriette 2014 Vouvray, $11.04-$14.99, 89 points
Ken Forrester "Petit" 2011 Chenin Blanc, $8.49-$11.99, 87 points
Ken Forrester Vineyards Old Vine Reserve 2014 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch, So. Africa), $13.49-$14.99, 88 points
La Craie 2013 Vouvray, $16.16-$17.95, 88+ points

Laurent Kraft 2016 Vouvray (Loire, France), $18.90-$20.79, 91 points
MAN Vintners 2009 South African Chenin Blanc, 89 points
Marc Brédif 2014 Vouvray, $16.14-$21.99, 90 points
"Petit" Ken Forrester 2011 Chenin Blanc (South Africa), $8.49-$11.99, 87 points
Sauvion Loire Valley 2013 Vouvray, $13.99-$16.99, 88 points
The Royal Old Vines Steen 2013 Chenin Blanc (South Africa), $12.00, 88 points


Xarel-Lo:
Albet i Noya (Penedès, Spain) 2015 Xarel-Lo, $11.99, 86 points











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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Round Pond Napa Valley Rutherford 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon





Round Pond Napa Valley Rutherford 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, $44.99-$59.99, 92+ points, poured core black trending nearly blood red at the leggy glass wall and clear wine ring.
Swelling aromas of cedar, black currant, pine tar, and sweet red cherry were very good.
The full body was early palate smooth transitioning slightly rough late palate with still vibrant, supportive, and accelerating tannin. Good acidity and complex flavors reflective of the aromas with what might be called "dusty" blackberry notes and hints of violets were excellent.
Finished long with some heat (14.5% alcohol), just a touch of bell pepper, as well as spicy black and white pepper.





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Friday, May 22, 2015

Château Cantenac Brown Margaux 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine







Château Cantenac Brown Margaux 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine, $47.99-$63.99, 90 points, poured deep ruby trending crushed black currant purple/red with a broad clear wine ring.
Smells of tobacco, brine, anise, and black fruit were very good.
The medium-plus body with good acidity was rather smooth considering the strident and escalating tannins (give this wine time in the cellar).
Flavors reflected the aromas with plum notes.
The finish was fair on the trailing palate, a well integrated 13% alcohol, and tart pomegranate notes.
Varietals were 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Federico Ferrero Volpini Langhe 2013 Chardonnay





Federico Ferrero Volpini Langhe (Piedmont, Italy) 2013 Chardonnay, $12.99-$14.99, 89 points, poured a light straw yellow trending gray toward the glass wall.
The aromas were gentle honeydew melon and pine needles.
I don't usually think of Chardonnay as light-bodied, but this Chardonnay wasn't quite medium-bodied.
Federico Ferrero Volpini Langhe 2013 Chardonnay was another clean Italian white wine possessing fair-plus acidity and subtlety balanced flavors of lemon, pineapple, and limestone minerality.
Finished long with mint, the trailing palate, white pepper, and a well integrated 12.5% alcohol.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Avancia 2014 Cuvée De O Godello (Valdeorras, Spain)






Avancia 2014 Cuvée De O Godello (Valdeorras, Spain), $15.99, 90+ points, was the same color as the Fisheye Pinot Grigio (light brass color and gray to water clear).
Aromatic Lychee, flowers, and pineapple were excellent!
The light plus-body was dry and appropriately acidic with an early palate smooth texture complimenting its melon flavors, while transitioning late palate tart citrus with tangerine being most notable.
Finished well with the 13.5% alcohol and the trailing palate.
For my Vino-friend: Avancia 2014 Cuvée De O Godello was vinified with no malo-lactic fermentation, but aged for six months on the lees.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Fish Eye 2013 Pinot Grigio (South Eastern Australia)




Fish Eye 2013 Pinot Grigio (South Eastern Australia), $4.99-$7.99, 86 points, showed between a light brass color and gray to water clear.
Cold aromas of apple, vanilla, and pineapple were very good while as it warmed this PG added dusty floral notes.
Light-bodied with good acidity, but early palate thin with developing flavors of pineapple, tart apple, and bland pear notes.
Finished fair with a well integrated 12.5% alcohol, tart citrus, and hints of ginger.



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Monday, May 18, 2015

Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine






Château Langoa Barton Saint-Julien 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine, $54.39-$72.99, 93 points, poured black trending deep purple toward the broadly clear wine ring.
Interesting aromas of pine tar, black cherry cordial, blackberries, and subtle rose with coffee notes were very pleasant.
Texturally unctuous and early palate smooth while sliding down a spicy slope with accelerating grainy tannins into the long finish.
The near full-body carried fair to good acidity and the reflected flavor of the aromas complimented with anise, oak,  pomegranate, sweet tobacco, and a well integrated 13% alcohol.

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

High Valley Lake County California 2013 Sauvignon Blanc





High Valley Lake County California 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, $13.99-$29.99, 90 points,  poured a very light brass color trending water clear toward the glass shallows.
A lovely aromatically balanced lemon/pineapple was amazing.
Light crisp body carried good acidity with melon, citrus, and mint flavors.
Finished fair on a well integrated 13.8% alcohol, kiwi, hints of ginger with white and black pepper notes.
I paired the High Valley Lake County California 2013 Sauvignon Blanc with a fresh Icelandic Cod filet.

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Château Valfontaine 2010 Bordeaux Red Wine





Château Valfontaine 2010 Bordeaux Red Wine, $9.99, 86+ points, the color I saw was in conflict with the label which said "Deep Ruby", whereas I saw dark maroon trending deep cranberry red with a clear wine ring (wine changes over time is a taken).
The aroma was a distinctive strawberry/rhubarb, not typical for a Bordeaux red wine with the varietals Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), and Cabernet Franc (20%).
Medium bodied with good acidity and tamed tannins for a young Bordeaux.
Flavors of strawberry, red cherry, black currant, and tart pomegranate were okay, but I wasn't noticing any subtlety; a straight forward red table wine it is, and a good one at that for about ten dollars.
Finished fair with some warm spices, slightly unripe black currant and a balanced 12.5% alcohol.


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Friday, May 15, 2015

Château La Croix De Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine





Château La Croix De Beaucaillou Saint-Julien 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine, $39.99-$53.99, 90 points, was black at the core transitioned into a deep red with a purple cast at the glass shallows, and terminated with a clear wine ring.
Aromatic cedar, clove, earth, plum, and blackberry were pleasant.
Nearly full-bodied with good acidity, strident, but manageable tannin, and flavors that reflected the aromas were good as well.
Finished long on the trailing palate, tart pomegranate, accelerating tannin (a bit astringent), oak notes, a well integrated 13% alcohol, and red pepper.





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Thursday, May 14, 2015

True Myth Edna Valley 2013 Chardonnay






True Myth Edna Valley 2013 Chardonnay, $18.89-$20.99, 89 points, poured a lustrous straw yellow color.
Aromas of apple, pineapple, and a hint of cantaloupe were pleasant, although the flavors were mostly an oaky melon and subtle tropical fruit.
Medium-bodied with fair acidity supported a moderately smooth texture that transitioned toward edgy in the finish of spicy citrus and a noticeable 13.5% alcohol.
I bought this Chardonnay at the Harvest Market in Bedford.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Château Quinault L'Enclos Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine






Château Quinault L'Enclos Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine, $34.39-$45.99, 90 points, poured an opaque maroon trending crushed black currant purple/red with a clear wine ring.
Upon opening, subtle perfume aromas of roses gave-way to black currant, spiced plum, and cedar.
Full-bodied with good acidity, though texturally divided, this 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon displayed moderately supportive tannin marked by a slight astringency.
The flavor profile was a dominant oaky plum with savory notes, but the long finish was an intensely spicy affair with mint and a well integrated 13% alcohol which managed a good balance.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Delish Cali 2013 Sauvignon Blanc






Delish Cali 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, $15.00, 84 points, poured a lustrous brass color.
Smelled more like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a dominant gooseberry aroma.
Typically light-bodied, but with less noticeable acidity than I'm accustomed to.
Flavors were gooseberry and lemon with a thin layer of other nondescript citrus.
The finish was a bit weak with grassy notes, citrus, and a well integrated 13.5% alcohol.
Paired okay with my sautéed fresh Atlantic Halibut.
I bought this White Wine at the Derry Hannaford's Super Market.

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Monday, May 11, 2015

HOBO Dry Creek Valley 2012 Zinfandel





HOBO Dry Creek Valley 2012 Zinfandel,
$20.33-$22.59, 91 points, poured dark cranberry red with flashes of maroon trending bright orange/red at the glass bowl and broad clear wine ring.
Profuse aromas of juniper, blackberry, sage, and toasty red cherry were very good.
Medium-bodied carried good acidity, firm, but waning tannin, and flavors of strawberry, marionberry, mint, with a touch of oak.
Finished long on a well integrated sweet-spot 14.3% alcohol, the trailing palate, spearmint, a hint of tart pomegranate, and easy white pepper.
I bought this Zinfandel at the Harvest Market in Bedford. 



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Sunday, May 10, 2015

The Fun Of Smelling!





  


As for me and my nose, we seek to smell everything! Wine tasting has reinforced my axiom to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell as much of the world around me as I can.
There's no guarantees when it comes to one's nose and wine-tasting, but without a natural curiosity you'll probably be handicapped.
My latest quest is to smell pome flowers as well as all the tree blossoms as I can find. Most are subtle, gently sweet and perfumed; The Catalpa speciosa is quite fragrant, and most of us are familiar with Lilacs.
Following are photographs of some of my recent forays into the world of sights and smells beginning with plum blossoms:
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 

Macintosh apple blossoms are sweet and perfumed:
 
 




 
 
 
 
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