Delightful blush-salmon color; roses, peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading
Category: Tasting Notes
Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012
Bright red-garnet color with some translucence; cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar on the nose; red and black cherry, oak, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading
Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012
Classic very dark red malbec color; red berries, black cherry on the nose; dark fruits, black raspberry, blackberry, red currant, pinch of black pepper on the palate. Continue reading
Duchman Family Winery Grape Growers Blend NV
Magenta-red color with translucence; raspberry, tea, cherry on the nose; blackberry, raspberry, red cherry, roasted tomato, balsamic on the palate. Continue reading
Catena Alamos Selección Malbec, Mendoza 2014
Dark purple-red color with magenta rim; plum, dark cherry, blackberry, spice on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, plum, sweet spice on the palate.

Tasty, soft, polished easy drinker; dry; relaxed tannins, medium acidity; medium-full body, rich, creamy; smooth, gentle finish. Continue reading
Michael Mondavi Family Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013
Dark ruby-purple color; dark fruits, plum, black cherry, blackberry nose; intense big fruit found in the nose, round, flirts with massive on the palate. Continue reading
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2014
Dark purple color with faintest translucence; dark fruits, plum, whiff of oak on the nose; rich plum, black cherry, green herbs on the palate. Continue reading
Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2015
Bright yellow-gold color; peach, flowers on the nose; peach, pineapple, tangerine, citrus, apricot, liquorice on the palate. Continue reading
Zeni Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2009
Inky dark ruby color with dark mahogany on the rim; black cherry, plum, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, dark fruits, herbs, light spice on the palate.

Dense flavors, juicy, balanced, well put together; light-medium tannins, some acidity; pleasing youthful freshness extends from initial attack through finish—a real plus for this effort. Has elements of Port-like sweetness generated by the 15-plus abv, but that is what you expect from Amarone. Some heat asserts on the finish, you decide if that is a plus or minus. Finish is relatively short for Amarone. Continue reading
Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Dark wine-red color with mahogany on the rim; black cherry, plum, raspberry, chocolate on the nose; ripe black fruits, black currant tang on the palate.
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