Red Wine

Oct 312013
 
2008 Broman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Ca, $48 (S) – Rating 91

A beautifully approachable Cabernet almost right out of the bottle (give it a short decant). A rich nose of black cherry, ripe raspberry, brown spice and notes of earthiness. Silky tannins and juicy food pairing acidity are combined with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and brown spice with hints of cinnamon and cocoa in the long finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 082013
 
2011 Masut Vineyard and Winery Block 7 Pinot Noir, Mendocino County, CA, $55 (S) – Rating 92

An extremely small production (115 cases) and nuanced wine. The mouthwatering acidity and balanced tannins cry out for a food pairing with lighter meats and rustic dishes. Aromas of smokey cherry give way to a palate full of cherry, ripe strawberry and rhubarb with hints of  pomegranate, smoke and leather in the finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 082013
 
2011 Masut Vineyard and Winery Block 11 Pinot Noir, Mendocino County, CA, $55 (S) – Rating 92

A beautiful example of Mendocino Pinot. Enjoy solo or paired with grilled white meats and tomato based Italian dishes. A luxurious nose of black cherry, blackberry and baking spice. A velvety mouth-feel with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors abound of cherry, blackberry, ripe raspberry, dark spice and earthy forest floor. Buy This Wine

Oct 082013
 
2010 Sbragia Family Vineyards La Promessa Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA, $34 (S) – Rating 91

Rather high in alcohol (15.9%) but so well balanced you’d never guess. Rich dark fruit flavors in a leaner style create a nose of black fruit, blackberry and plum with hints of espresso. Balanced acidity and tannins with a velvety mouth-feel offering notes blackberry, plum, dark fruit, black cherry and molasses with a touch of cocoa, smoke and leather in the long finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 082013
 
2011 St Rose Vineyard & Winery Nunes Vineyard 777 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 92

Made exclusively from 777 clone this Pinot is perfect for those who want to explore the true essence of Pinot Noir. A beautifully brambly wine with a nose of raspberry, strawberry and cinnamon. Rustic flavors of red cherry, sour cherry, raspberry and ripe strawberry combined with zippy acidity are enticing. Subtle notes of cola in the finish. Very small production – 56 cases…Buy Now! Buy This Wine