Posts Tagged ‘2006’
Monday, April 13th, 2009
90/A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 10 Mar 2009
Dark ruby core with purple highlights, surrounded by a bright ruby rim. Intense, fruity nose of ripe blackberry, raspberry and red cherry wrapped in rich milk chocolate. Lush entry onto the palate: juicy red and black cherries with ripe raspberry are supported by roasted coffee and dark chocolate. The tannins are fully yet ripe and approachable, supporting the fruit through the finish. A touch of cedar spice leads to lingering cherry and mocha on the finish.
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Tags: 2006, black cherry, blackberry, california, cedar, central coast, coffee, dark chocolate, j. lohr, los osos, merlot, milk chocolate, mocha, paso robles, purple, raspberry, red cherry, red wine, ruby, san luis obispo, spice, USA
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
90/A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 Mar 2009
Deep ruby core with a bright pink rim that stains the glass. Dark black cherry and plum aromas are accented by baking spices, a touch of fresh herbs and smooth, warm vanilla. Easy entry on the palate with great mouth feel and intensity of flavors. The tannins are very smooth and support the wine without getting in the way of your enjoying it. Spicy nutmeg and vanilla add a nice punch to the blackberry, cassis and black cherry fruits. Just a hint of toast lingers on the finish.
If you’re looking for a young, smooth, easy drinking Cab that packs all the flavor and complexity without the severe tannins, then this is your wine. Juicy and rich, yet smooth and ready to go. It has the body to last another 4 or 5 years, but who has that kind of patience? The rich fruit begs to be paired with a burger or steak, but you’ll want to grab more than one bottle of this because once the food is gone, the smooth texture and balanced flavors will keep you refilling your glass until the last drop disappears.
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Tags: 2006, baking spice, black cherry, blackberry, cabernet sauvignon, cassis, chateau ste michelle, columbia valley, herb, indian wells, nutmeg, pink, plum, red wine, ruby, sainte, spice, toast, USA, vanilla, Washington
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
86/B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 21 Feb 2009
Soft lemon yellow hue with a clear rim. A touch of oak and butter floats on the nose over bright citrus and green apple. Lemons and limes fill the front palate, and are matched by a slightly sweet hint of yellow apples. Clean finish with a lingering touch of oak and cream.
A very mellow, easy-to-drink wine.
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Tags: 2006, apple, butter, california, chardonnay, citrus, cream, green, heron, lemon, lime, oak, White wine, yellow
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
85/B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 02 Mar 2009
Bright lemon green core with a clear rim. Fresh and crisp aromas. Very floral with notes of lilac over apricot and grapes. Crisp on the palate with flavors of white grapefruit pith, apricot and grapes. Fairly short finish.
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Tags: 2006, apricot, don rodolfo, floral, flower, grape, green, lemon, lilac, pith, torrontes, vina cornejo costas, white grapefruit, White wine
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
88 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Feb 2009
Medium ruby core with just a hint of pink on the rim. Full, fruity aromas of blackberry, sweet plum and black cherry underscored by leather, cocoa and a touch of dusty earth. Lush on the palate with bold acid making it a great food wine. Just a few very ripe tannins and a nice medium body. Spicy plum and black cherry fruits are matched by earth, violets and sweet leather with lingering vanilla, chocolate and cedar on the finish. Very easy to drink; lush and tasty.
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Tags: 2006, Avola, blackberry, cedar, cherry, chocolate, cocoa, earth, feudo principi di butera, italy, leather, nero d'avola, pink, plum, red wine, ruby, Sicily, vanilla, violet
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Sunday, February 8th, 2009
89 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 30 Jan 2009
Dark purple core with a ruby rim and fuchsia highlights. Brown sugar aromas are underscored by a wet stone minerality, all lifted by violets and sweet black cherry. Fairly lush on the palate entry with medium ripe tannins. Brambly blackberry and black cherry fruits top stone and spicy nutmeg. Medium length finish.
A blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 20% Syrah.
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Tags: 2006, Argentina, black, blackberry, Blend, bramble, brown sugar, cherry, cocina, fuchsia, la posta, Mendoza, mineral, nutmeg, purple, red wine, ruby, spice, stone, violet
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 22 Jan 2009
Purple core with a bright ruby rim. Spicy nutmeg and cinnamon surround red cherry and strawberry aromas, followed by a black pepper punch. Smooth entry on the palate, building quickly to a full bodied wine with a solid tannic core. Scorched licorice and earthy flavors around black cherry, blackberry and burnt coffee on the finish. A bit tight when first opened, but really showed well after being in the glass for a while. I recommend a moderate decanting for early drinking. 100% Merlot from vines a minimum of 60 years old, aged in 100% new French oak.
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Tags: 2006, black, blackberry, Blend, bordeaux, chateau vieux taillefer, cherry, cinnamon, coffee, earth, france, licorice, merlot, nutmeg, oak, pepper, purple, red wine, ruby, saint emilion, spice, strawberry
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
83 / B-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 06 Jan 2009
Purple core with a lighter rim. Smoke and gravel waft from the glass, supported by darker blueberry and cherry fruit. Black licorice candy on the palate with some juicy black cherry and a touch of earth. Thick on the mid-palate with a light tannic grip on the back end. Decent, but not particularly well balanced.
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Tags: 2006, black cherry, blueberry, cabernet sauvignon, candy, cherry, earth, grade, gravel, licorice, purple, red diamond, red wine, smoke, Washington, wine
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
90 / A
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Jan 2009
Dark purple core with a bright ruby rim. Dark cherry and cassis aromas are surrounded by roasted oak and cinnamon with crushed stones, fresh ground coffee beans and a bright violet lift. Smooth entry on the palate with wet stones over bright cherry and plum. Medium to full bodied with great acid and tannins. A nice spicy fruit finish that lasts for several seconds. Delicious.
Martini consistently produces a Cabernet from Sonoma that over delivers for the price, and the 2006 is a hands down winner. Juicy and fresh with good structure, this is a wine that you can open for a group and keep pouring all night. Great acidity makes it easy to drink and pair with tons of different foods. Not too heavy to open before dinner, and can easily transition into any dish with cheese, tomatoes, beef, sausage, or eggplant. Also a great accompaniment for just kicking back in front of the TV and ordering Domino’s off your Tivo.
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Tags: 2006, bean, cabernet, california, cassis, cherry, cinnamon, coffee, fruit, louis, martini, north coast, oak, plum, purple, red wine, roast, ruby, sauvignon, sonoma, spice, stone, violet
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 13 May 2008
Dark core with a thin purple rim. Chocolate and caramel with light blackberry, flint and a faint earth and spicy herb aromas. Lush fruit on the palate entry with just a hint of spicy herbs. Good balancing acid with a rich, chocolaty finish.
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Tags: 2006, achaval, Argentina, blackberry, caramel, chocolate, earth, ferrer, flint, herb, Malbec, Mendoza, purple, red, red wine, spice, wine
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