Red Wine

Jun 052012
 
2010 Archery Summit Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Williamette Valley, OR, $48 (S) – Rating 90

A blend of five vineyards this young wine opens with a robust nose of red berry and spice. Big bold flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and licorice are integrated with notes of cinnamon and baking spices for a lush flavor profile. Soft tannins and a touch of acidity round out this beauty. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2010 Raptor Ridge Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Oregon, $24 (S) – Rating 89

A blend from 11 vineyards, it is lighter in color than others with a nose of cherry, strawberry and floral notes. Plenty of zippy acidity makes for an excellent foodie wine choice. Flavors of cherry, strawberry and baking spice combined with fine tannins round out this balanced Pinot Noir. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2008 Clancy’s Barossa Red by Peter Lehmann Barossa, Australia, $17 (S) – Rating 88

An excellent value blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a nose of dark cherry, plum and spice. From the glass, flavors of dark cherry, plum, cocoa, cola, soft spices and a touch of sweetness are complimented by very soft tannins. Great pizza or BBQ wine!

Jun 032012
 
2009 Crosby Roamann Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Garden, Napa Valley, CA, $75 (S) – Rating 91

A bold Cabernet with those Napa Cab components we love. A complex nose of smokey cherry is the prelude to flavors of ripe cherry, dark berry, plum, cocoa, black pepper and baking spice. Moderate yet supple tannins add structure and backbone. Decant for at least an hour. Buy This Wine

Jun 032012
 
2008 Ceja Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 90

A rich dense fruit Pinot Noir with a nose of yummy blueberry pie. Dark in the glass with full flavors of blueberry, cherry, chocolate, cola and hints of tobacco box. Medium acidity with well integrated and supple tannins adds to the complexity. Give this wine a little time to open up for the full effect. Buy This Wine