85 + Good Wine

Dec 262012
 
2009 Chatom Vineyards “Gitano” Sangiovese, Calaveras County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

Once again a delicious example of CA Sangiovese. A big nose of black cherry, ripe plum and raspberry with intriguing notes of tobacco and spice. Give this wine at least 30 minutes in the decanter for it full potential. Plenty of food pairing acidity and supple tannins with bright flavors of cherry, plum and dark spices. The wine was an excellent pairing with homemade tamales. Buy This Wine

Dec 262012
 
2010 Lange Twins Winery and Vineyards Chardonnay, Estate Grown, Clarksburg, CA, $15 (S) – Rating 89

Rich aromas of green apple and pear with notes of citrus and baking spice. A lean mouth-feel with zippy acidity offering flavors of pineapple, tropicals, green apple and Meyer lemon. Notes of oaky vanilla and minerality complete the finish. An easy drinking Chardonnay. Buy This Wine

Dec 062012
 
2010 Rutherford Wine Company Rhiannon Red Wine, CA, $15 (S) – Rating 89

A rich red blend of Syrah, Zinfandel and Barbera. Be patient, the wines needs about 30 minutes to fully open. The nose offers notes of plum, ripe strawberry and spice. Soft tannins and a slightly jammy mouth-feel with fruit forward flavors of dark cherry, blueberry and raspberry jam with complimentary notes of cocoa on the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Dec 062012
 
2010 Giordano Collection Primitivo Di Manduria, Apulia Collection, Italy, $14 (S) – Rating 89

Very Zinfandel-like in it’s jammy fruit-forward style. A rich full nose of black fruit, blueberries and spice. A soft, round mouth-feel with juicy flavors of dark berry, blueberry and plum with hints of oaky vanilla and dark spice. A good value and sure to be a party pleaser. Buy This Wine

Nov 142012
 
2009 Bridlewood Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA, $15 (S) – Rating 87

A jammy style of Cabernet Sauvignon offering a nose of cherry, dark fruit and leather. A soft mouth-feel with very subtle tannins. Flavors of cherry jam, blackberry, plum and hints of ripe raspberry with chocolate, molasses and a note of sweetness on the finish. A very easy drinking Cabernet at an easy price. Buy This Wine