Friday, January 13, 2017

A to Z Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir






A to Z Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, $16.99-$19.99, 88 points, poured a bright ruby red with a clear wine ring and light legs.
Gentle red fruit and a floral vibe on the nose were good.
The almost medium body carried good acidity, a thin underlayment of tannin with refreshing Strawberry-rhubarb, blueberry, and a hint of spiced red cherry flavors.
Finished long with a bit of toast, melon rind, a touch of white pepper, and a well-integrated 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my wife's honey chicken wings.

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Noble Vines 'The One' North Coast 2013 Red Wine


Okay! Now you're talking!
Unlike the bottle of Noble Vines {1} 2011 Red Wine, 
which I opened and found to be flawed, this ONE will be much more fun!




Noble Vines 'The One' North Coast 2013 Red Wine, $11.99-$14.99, 88 points, poured inky black almost to the glass shallows where a clear wine ring was fed by 'teary tributaries'.
Aromatic and profuse, smells of violets, toast, boysenberry jam, and hints of coffee wafted out of the glass as I poured.
Full-bodied, fairly acidic, mellow tannin, and loads of fruit with enough accenting coffee, licorice, chocolate, and candied cherry flavors to have a photo-finish with any Apothic red wine I've tasted.
Finished well on the trailing palate, evolving chocolate notes, some good spiciness, and a hefty 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Zinfandel.
Not my genre of red wine, but for those that like easy-drinking, full-bodied, tasty reds (you know who you are) this is your next Christmas present.
Please, some of you will be tempted to disparage Apothic-types, but get over it; many people I know love them; the wines might as well taste good.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Hecht And Bannier 2011 Bandol Red Wine (A.O.C.)




Hecht And Bannier 2011 Bandol Red Wine (A.O.C.),
$22.94-$26.99, 91 points, poured core black and finally waking purple/red near the horizon of the bright wine ring, but the glass sky was cloudy with tears (I told you Bandol was mysterious).
Aromas were earth, underbrush, toast, coffee, a bit plummy, with hints of black cherry.
Some of us like our red wines with a tannic backbone, but this Bandol had an exoskeleton (woolly)!
Medium-plus body and good acidity managed well the flavors reflective of the aromas with just a hint of mint.
Finished long on the trailing palate, herbaceous, warm spice notes, and a surprisingly accommodating 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were 80% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, and 10% Cinsault.

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Bandol, France's Wine Appellation on the Mediterranean

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Chateau Puech-Haut 'Saint-Drezery' 2013 Prestige Red Wine





Chateau Puech-Haut 'Saint-Drezery' 2013 Prestige Red Wine, $13.59-$18.99, 89 points, poured core black quickly grading purple/red toward the clear wine ring and glass bowl with heavy sheeting.
Aromas of lavender, toasty plum, and blackberry needed some swishing and swirling, but were good.
Full-bodied with mouthwatering acidity and firm, slightly astringent tannin carried flavors reflective of the aromas plus hints of tobacco, fig, and an orangey citrus note.
Finished well on a 15% alcohol inspirited spice.
Paired fine with my BLT.
Varietals were a Rhône blend (primarily Syrah).

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Rhône Red Wine 'BLENDS' including Côtes du Roussillon





CAMILLE CAYRAN Côtes du Rhône Villages 'Le Chéne Noir' 2017 Red Wine, $13.99-$18.99, 88 points
Camille Cayran Le Chêne Noir 2017 Côtes du Rhône Villages, $14.44-$18.99, 90 points REVISITED
Cave De Tain Saint Joseph (l’Hermitage) 2011 Syrah, $21.49-$29.99, 89 points
Château Beauchene Premier Terroir 2015 Côtes du Rhône Red Wine, $22.49-$24.99, 90 points
Château De Fontenelles, Corbières, France 2016 Red Wine (average price $8.99)
Chateau Maris La Touge 2007 Syrah, $11.51-$29.99, average price on the internet is approximately $15.00, 89 points
Chateau Puech-Haut 2009 Prestige Red Wine $19.99, 92 points
Chateau Puech-Haut 2013 Prestige Red Wine $19.99, 89 points
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Monday, January 9, 2017

Las Rocas de San Alejandro El Renegado Calatayud 2012 Red Wine






Las Rocas de San Alejandro El Renegado Calatayud 2012 Red Wine, $10.99-$13.99, 86 points, was core black quickly grading ruby to pomegranate red toward the clear wine ring and leggy glass bowl.
Perfumed aromas of flowers, coffee, and black and red fruits with briny notes were excellent.
Medium-plus body with bright acidity displayed a somewhat confused flavor profile of blueberry, red raspberry, menthol, plum, licorice and many other distracting notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit stemmy, and an appropriate 14% alcohol.
Paired okay with our pepperoni pizza.
Varietals were Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Syrah.

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