Dark magenta color with faint translucence; plum, raspberry, black currant, blackberry, some menthol on the nose; red plum, cedar, cherry on the palate.
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Category: Tasting Notes
Pike Road Pinot Noir 2014
Light ruby-garnet color with translucence; raspberry, plum, spice, oak on the nose; red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, cola, vanilla on the palate.
Good acidity gives this light-bodied, delicate offering some bite on the initial attack in the first glass; well crafted, clean, smooths out nicely after some air exposure. Lighter fruits, including some blue fruits that emerge after first sips, cherry cola; oak is present but inoffensive, same with tannins. This is representative of Oregon’s wonderful Willamette Valley pinot noirs, but it lacks depth you get in more expensive offerings. That said, this is nice play at its price point, superior to similar priced pinots from other regions. Continue reading
Chateau Montelena Calistoga Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep ruby-garnet color with hint of translucence; blackberry, spice, perfume, plum on intriguingly complex-evolving nose; raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, sour cherry, cola, black currant tang on the palate.
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19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Garnet color with slight translucence; red fruits, vanilla on the nose; red cherry, red currant, raspberry, sweet vanilla and oak on the palate.
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Frank Family Vineyards Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Dark purple-garnet color with hint of translucence; blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, spice on the nose; load of serious fruits, blueberry, black currant, licorice, cocoa, vanilla bean, supple oak on the palate.
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Nieto Senetiner Blend Collection Mendoza 2014
Inky violet-purple color; black cherry, plum, violet flowers on the nose; dark fruits, black cherry, sour cherry, black currant tang, minerality, bell pepper, oak on the palate.
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Peter Zemmer Rollütt Pinot Noir Alto Adige DOC 2015
Garnet color with translucence; sour cherry, red berry, herb on the nose; black cherry, plum, raspberry, touch of tomato on the palate.
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Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Dark red color with faint translucence; cherry candy, red current, mocha on the nose; vivid red cherry initial attack, chocolate and assertive sweet, juicy red fruits, plum, bit of blackberry on the palate.
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Château Chatard Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2012
Dark crimson-purple color; ripe red fruits and spice on somewhat tight nose; red fruits, touch of red currant tang, raspberry on the palate.
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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2013
Inky-dark garnet/crimson color; black cherry, blackberry, mint on the nose; dark cherry, dark fruits, plum, black currant tang, chip of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading