An attractive version, with river stone and fresh floral details melding with red currant and raspberry flavors, all enlivened by fresh acidity. This unlocks additional layers of orange peel, rosemary and cassis and finishes with presence and length, adding subtle dark chocolate notes around refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2032. 30,000 …
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skipmoore has added a photo to the pool: We were there to see Chris Isaak and the Silvertones. It’s funny – they wouldn’t let me in with my DSLR, but my iPhone was fine. Go figure. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/skipmoore/21625073862/in/pool-17918700@N00
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Read More »Vinography Unboxed: Week of 1/26/25
Hello and welcome to this week’s dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included a number of sparkling wines from here and there. Let’s start …
Read More »2020 Stipulation Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
This is an interesting new find at Costco that we’re sure many of you are anxious to hear an opinion about. We love seeing a Howell Mountain wine hit Costco shelves, and the $39.99 price tag isn’t bad at all for a wine from this premier region of Napa. This bottle looks to be selling […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2020-stipulation-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain/
Read More »Château Talbot: St-Julien’s totemic estate
St-Julien is the quintessential expression of red Bordeaux, displaying grace and power without being overbearing. It’s also the smallest of the major communes of Bordeaux and the one with the largest percentage of classified growths, as measured by acreage. Indeed, 90% of the vineyards belong to the classified growths. St-Julien also claims to have the lowest average yield of all …
Read More »Quivira Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2022 $20 (93 points)
Distinctive and fragrant, with lemongrass, lemon verbena and sweetgrass notes complementing the Meyer lemon, yuzu and apple flavors at the core. Whiffs of honeysuckle, orange zest, litsea oil and candied ginger linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 5,602 cases made. Source : 14d29ac6339f0787de6d579838ba9642
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