Red Wine

Dec 192011
 
2009 Freeman Vineyard & Winery Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, $48 (S) – Rating 95

A powerhouse Pinot Noir full of rich complexities and nuance. The wine comes alive in the glass with a nose of bright fruit, tobacco and leather. This full-bodied baby is layered with flavors of dark berry, dark cherry, rhubarb, plum, cocoa, leather highlighted by a hearty splash of spicebox and complimented by soft tannins with balanced acidity. A real treat from Freeman Vineyard.

Dec 022011
 
2009 Freeman Vineyard & Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA, $45 (S) – Rating 92

This blend of five Sonoma Coast vineyards by Freeman Winery offers up a restrained yet robust Pinot Noir. Patience and decanting will be rewarded with a delicious Pinot that opens with flavors of blue fruit, cherry, dark berries, spice and bramble. As the wine opens, more delicate and interesting flavors of rose, black tea, minerality and pepper add to the complexity. A very artfully constructed wine.

Dec 022011
 
2010 Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, $49 (S) – Rating 92

Hard to believe a 2010 Cabernet is this drinkable and approachable this early. Mollydooker’s Gigglepot is sure to put a smile on your face. Super lush and rich with deep flavors of blackberry, black fruit, black cherry, rich leather and toasty oak vanilla enhanced by supple tannins and a spicy backbone make this a wine to remember and savor. With all Mollydooker Wines to do the Mollydooker Shake to bring out the full flavor profile.

Dec 022011
 
2008 Bogle Vineyards Phantom A Proprietary Red Wine, CA, $16 – Rating 89

A blend of predominately Petite Sirah and Old Vine Zinfandel with a touch of Old Vine Mourvedre, this is a yummy go-to nicely priced big red. Plenty of rich and jammy red fruit flavors, cherry, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco leaf, leather, dark spice and black pepper, married with supple tannins. Think cold night by the fireplace…could be the perfect wine.

Dec 022011
 
2009 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Pinot Noir, Freestone Hills, Sonoma Coast, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 91

A rubenesque Pinot Noir that exudes character. Rich and round flavors of black cherry, blackberry, rhubarb and hints of cola are highlighted with flavors of spice and pepper. Supple tannins and a touch of acidity compliment the wine. Certainly a Pinot Noir worthy of your attention.