87/B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 11 Mar 2009
Ruby core with flecks of purple on the rim. Blackberry, black cherry and light cassis aromas. Same black fruits on the palate, joined by a punch of cinnamon spice and some orange zest. Just a hint of tannins.
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2006 Pepperwood Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Monday, April 13th, 20092004 Chateau d’Estoublon Les Baux de Provence
Monday, April 13th, 200992/A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Jan 2009
Deep ruby core with a paler rim and slight garnet highlights. Clean fruit and spice aromas of plums, cinnamon and black cherry with a rustic earth, stone and leather quality, all accented by roasted coffee. Fairly full bodied in the mouth with intense flavors of smoky plums and roasted black cherries backed by spicy black pepper, coffee, nutmeg and baker’s chocolate with a hint of wild game.
This is an intense, complex wine. 2004 is sandwiched between two more critically acclaimed vintages. As a result, many great Provence wines from 2004 were overlooked, and this is a real hidden gem. While not a cheap wine, it is powerful and well balanced, and will impress any aficionado. Showing well now, but likely to continue getting better for another couple of years. A blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2006 Chateau Vieux Taillefer
Thursday, February 5th, 200988 / 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.
2007 Loring Wine Co Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard
Thursday, February 5th, 200992 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Jan 2009
Medium purple core with a bright ruby rim. Sweet raspberry fruit is backed by cool earth, wet stone and a spicy hint of cola on the nose. Soft entry on the front of the palate, but builds quickly to a round, rich mid-palate. Medium bodied with great acid structure. Raspberry and strawberry fruits are backed by earth and a touch of scorched oak with a spicy cinnamon note on the finish.
2006 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
Monday, February 2nd, 200990 / 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.
2004 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz
Sunday, February 1st, 200974 / C-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 09 Jan 2009
Dark maroon core with a garnet rim. Prune and dried cherries with strawberry licorice and a cinnamon hint. Smooth entry on the palate. Soft with black cherry flavors and a hint of mocha on the finish.
This needs to be consumed immediately - starting to taste old.
2006 Argiano Non Confunditur Rosso Toscano
Sunday, February 1st, 200992 / A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 29 Jul 2008
Bright, vibrant ruby in the glass. Explosive aromas of roses and violets surround red and black cherry fruits with a really great streak of flint and sweet leather. Bold in the mouth with great body and voluptuous tannins. Black cherry and plum flavors with a nice dusty, earthy accent. Lots of dark, roasted cocoa beans with bold highlights of dried anise and cinnamon spice. Long, lingering finish.
Argiano grows grapes in a very expensive and high quality region of Italy. They produce some outstanding high-priced beauties, and some of those grapes found their way into this fantastic bottle for a fraction of the price. $23 may not be cheap, but for wine of this quality out of Italy - it is a downright steal. This is perfect for any time you need to impress an Italian wine buff, and if you’re looking to dabble with $100 Italian wines, this one will get you there and save you 75 bones. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah.
2005 Bodegas Palacios Remondo Rioja Tinto Propriedad
Sunday, February 1st, 200991 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 13 May 2008
Purple core with a ruby and violet rim. Blueberries leap from the glass, surrounded by wet earth and charcoal with bright crushed flower petals and fresh pencil shavings. Soft and sweet entry on the palate. Honeycomb flavors melt around blueberry and cinnamon spice. Full bodied with a lot of alcohol, but great balance and a long finish.
A blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo. A fantastic, dense blend. Starting to show well now, and will continue to do so for another decade.
2000 Movia Puro Rose
Sunday, February 1st, 200985 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 24 Dec 2008
Tiny bubbles with short persistence. Bright copper color with a touch of bronze. Fresh and clean aromas of peaches, baked apples and tons of spices - clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Spicy on the entry with dark cherry accented by fresh lemon and apple pie. A touch bitter on the finish. Somewhat short length of bubbles and flavors.
Truly a unique experience. This sparkling wine is made leaving the yeast from the secondary fermentation in the bottle so you get to disgorge it yourself right before drinking, ensuring it is as fresh as possible. An interesting style of wine, and in many ways more similar to a cider than a sparkling wine, but fun to open for friends. Made from 100% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir).
2005 Chateau St Jean Cinq Cepages
Sunday, February 1st, 200990 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 12 Dec 2008
Dark purple core with a lighter fuchsia rim. Oak and vanilla aromas float over rich black cherry, cassis and raspberry with dark charcoal, spicy cinnamon and a hint of eucalyptus. Smooth entry on the palate, quickly building to a full bodied wine. Lots of tannins, yet very well integrated and balanced. Cedar and cinnamon are layered over plum and cassis leading to a chocolate, spice and fruit finish. Decant a couple hours and enjoy it now or put some in the cellar and let it keep getting better for several years.
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