J.W. Morris, 2007 Gewurztraminer, California- ($2.99 Trader Joes) First Impression Color- Straw Yellow Nose- Not much on the smell, very light green apples. Taste- Green apples, apricots, peaches, very light tannin Body- Medium, silky mouth fell Finish – Flavor stays with you for a bit.
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J.W. Morris, 2007 Gewurztraminer
Posted in Gewurztraminer, Wines Of Cailfornia on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mount Palomar Winery (Temecula, Ca)
Posted in Riesling, Wines Of Cailfornia on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mount Palomar Winery (Temecula, Ca) http://www.mountpalomar.com 2006 Viognier Nose- bright and citrusy Taste- Honey, apricot Easy to drink? Very nice to drink 2007 Dry Riesling Nose- fruity Taste- Almond and citrus flavor Easy to drink? This is a good wine. Worth giving a try 2007 Castelletto Cortese Nose- Very fruity- green apples, Kiwi Taste- green apples Easy to [...]
Castiglioni, 2006 Chianti
Posted in Chianti, Wines of Italy on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Castiglioni, 2006 Chianti, Italy $13.99 (BevMo) First Impression Color – Nice bright Ruby- Beautiful in glass Nose – Spice, Berries, Oak Taste – Dry, Fruity, mid Tannin
Trivento, 2005 Syrah
Posted in Syrah, Wines of Argentina on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Trivento, 2005 Syrah, Argentina $9.99 (BevMo) First Impression Color – Sexy Ruby Nose – Very interesting a lot going on Taste – Fruity – Mid tannin (not to overwhelming), Leave mouth with a great taste
HESS winery, 2005 Syrah
Posted in Syrah, Wines Of Cailfornia on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
HESS winery, 2005 Syrah, Monterey CA – $14.99 (BevMo price) First Impression Color – Deep and Dark, beautiful color Nose – Nothing really jumps out. There were hints of berries Taste - Pretty Good, Light tannins, again nothing really jumps out.
Finca La Lande, 2007 Melbec
Posted in Melbec, Wines of Argentina on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Finca La Lande, 2007 Melbec, Argentina- ($16.99 BevMo) First Impression Color- Brick Red Nose- Burnt rubber, Dark fruit, Spices Taste- Hot (Not heat hot or spice hot- more like alcohol hot), mid tannin, Spicy, Fruit is there but hard to pick out with the heat and tannin Body- Medium Finish – It really falls [...]
Coroa D’ouro 2005 Douro
Posted in Wines of Portugal on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coroa D’ouro, 2005 Douro, Portugal ($12.99 BevMo) Color- Purple/Red Nose- Spicy, Leather, Oaky, Berries Taste- Leather, Cherry, Black berries Finish- Ok, nothing exciding has a oaky and leathery after taste Easy to drink? Semi, this wine is ok it’s a bigger wine and the oak and leather can be a little off putting. Additional [...]
Yellow Tail 2008 Chardonnay
Posted in Chardonnay, Wines of Australia on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yellow Tail 2008 Chardonnay, Australia ($5.99 Vons) Color- Pale Yellow Nose- The nose is really lacking, nothing really jumps out. There are hint of lemons and fruity tart smell Body- Medium Taste- Light tannins, Tart lemons, Creamy Finish- Short and Tart Easy to Drink? Yes it is an ok wine, nothing special. I did [...]
San Antonio
Posted in Wines Of Cailfornia on July 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
San Antonio (No Vintage) Cardinale, California ($8.99 Trader Joe’s) Color- Rich Ruby – very beautiful in glass Nose- Artificial cherry, candy strawberries, Fruit syrup Body- Medium to Full (a little heavy), coats the mouth Taste- CANDY!! Lots of cherry, fruit punch, and syrup Finish- The taste last for about a minute, its lots of candy on finish [...]
