Bacchus & Beery Wine Blog

Jul 092012
 
2010 Sawyer Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA, $22(S) – Rating 89

A soft and round SB with neutral oak aging. Aromas of apple with notes of caramel. Subtle apple and caramel extend to the palate with pear and citrus and hints of apricot. A touch of zippy acidity rounds out the wine. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2010 Franciscan Cuvee Sauvage Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA, $36 (S) – Rating 91

An enticing nose of apple, pear and Creme Fraiche with notes of citrus and honeycomb. A lush mouth-feel filled with flavors of apple, pear, ripe pineapple and baking spice with hints of oaky vanilla and buttery cream. Well balanced enough to avoid the butter-bomb label.

Jul 082012
 
2010 Freeman Vineyard & Winery Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $42(S) – Rating 93

A beautifully rich and complex Pinot with a full nose of cherry and forest floor. The palate is caressed with jammy flavors of strawberry, raspberry and red berries with hints of ripe plum and saddle leather. The long finish is enhanced by mouthwatering acidity. Best laid down for a while but if you drink it now…decant for maximum pleasure.

Jul 082012
 
2011 Peterson Bradford Mountain Vineyard Rose, Dry Creek Valley, CA, $21 (S) – Rating 90

A unique rosé blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Zinfandel, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Petite Verdot with a nose of ripe strawberries and raspberries. Refreshingly rich  flavors of spicy cherry, ripe raspberry, strawberry, red berries, ripe watermelon, rhubarb with excellent food pairing acidity. As it opens, strawberry flavors became more apparent.