Sunday, November 1, 2009

Jason's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Wine 2006

A really surprising wine. Sweet, but not cloying. Hints of oak. Combines the best of some sweetness and full bodied cab. Great for southern pulled pork and ribs. Dustin H.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Tenuta Luisa Refosco Isonzo di Friuli 2006

Opaque purple in color. Smokey floral nose. Earhy plum and black pepper flavors. Light bodied, with a long dry earthy finish.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Fattoria dei Barbi Morellino di Scansano 2006

Garnet in color. Deep nose of wild cherries and some spice. Medium bodied with rich black-cherry flavors and a dry persistent finish with sweet tannins.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr 2006


Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr 2006, originally uploaded by Winephones.

This Tuscan Sangiovese-Syrah blend is deep ruby in color. Peppery, berry nose. Medium bodied, with black-fruit and tobacco flavors. Well structured with pleasant acidity and a persistent spicy finish.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Tabarrini Montefalco Rosso 2005

Deep ruby smokey berry nose. Black fruit flavors with a sweet tannic finish. Outstanding with grilled lamb.

Antonelli Trebbiano Spoletino 2007

Beautiful bright gold. Honeysuckle nose. Hints of vanilla. Full bodied(14.5% alcohol!). Well structured with good acidiy. Crisp citrus and white fruit. Perfect for fried seafood, Italian salumi.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Navarro Pinot Noir Anderson Valley. 2006

Deep red in color. Jammy berry fruit nose with hints of bourbon. Medium bodied and well structured with dry red-berry flavors, great acidity, and a long dry finish. Enjoyed with cheese board in Encinitasv CA at a gear wine shop bistro 3rd Corner.