Sunday, February 1st, 2009
91 / A
Tasted by Mike Supple - 11 Dec 2008
A pale salmon color in the glass, producing very pink foam. Strawberry and toast surrounded by yeast, coconut and gummy peach candy with a wild brine hint. Rich on the palate with aggressive mousse and nice bold acidity. Candied strawberries backed by dark raspberry lead to red delicious apples and a hint of caramel on the finish.
There is no better New Year’s resolution than to drink more sparkling wine - it is not only for special occasions! Finding a rose produced in the traditional method perfected in Champagne at this price is almost unheard of. A delicious, complex and rich sparkling wine that is, most importantly, affordable. 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir.
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Tags: apple, brine, brut, bubble, california, candy, caramel, chardonnay, Coast, coconut, delicious, gummy, mirabelle, noir, North, peach, pink, pinot, raspberry, red, rose, salmon, schramsberg, sparkling, sparkling wine, strawberry, toast, wild, wine, yeast
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
89 / A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 04 Sep 2008
Classic lighter grenache color with a medium ruby core and a lighter garnet rim. The aromas are very spicy and floral with some candied cherry, fresh grape and a hint of dark scorched earth. Incredibly smooth in the mouth making it easy to drink. Cinnamon spice surrounds strawberries and cherries. Round in the middle with just enough acid to keep it fresh. The finish comes in strong with a huge red gummy bear kick and a touch of spicy cumin.
Grenache is a great wine for people who are looking for something not quite as heavy as a Cabernet, but that still packs an impressive punch of smells and flavors. Grenache can get pretty pricey (particularly from the South of France) so finding one in the $10 range is a rarity. Finding one in the $10 range that delivers with this quality fruit is unheard of. The grapes come from vines that vary in age all the way up to 80 years, which really gives some added fruit and spice. This is the perfect wine to bring to a friend’s house as it appeals to all drinkers; seasoned wine veterans and newbies alike. Plus who’s going to make fun of you for drinking wine that’s called the Bitch? (Also makes a great gift for the hostess with a sense of humor…)
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Tags: 2007, Australia, bear, bitch, candy, cherry, cinnamon, cumin, earth, floral, flower, fresh, garnet, grape, grenache, gummy, r wines, red, red wine, ruby, scorched, South, spice, strawberry, wine
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
80 / C+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 27 Aug 2008
Dark purple core with a pink rim. Cranberry, tea and blackberry aromas with a hint of sulfur and some toasty oak. Thin on the palate (in flavor) with rather big tannins. Burnt licorice and black fruit flavors. Finishes gummy.
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Tags: 2006, blackberry, Bodegas, cranberry, Gil, gummy, Hijos, Juan, Jumilla, licorice, monastrell, oak, red, red wine, spain, sulfur, tea, toast
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 25 Sep 2008
Light straw with a clear rim. Very floral aromas with honeydew, white gummy bear and sweet grapefruit. Simple yet crisp on the palate. Flavors of mango, pineapple and lemon with a touch of citrus on the back. Very pleasant and easy to drink.
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Tags: 2006, bear, blanc, Blend, bordeaux, citrus, crisp, floral, france, grand, grapefruit, gummy, honeydew, lemon, mango, Paris, pineapple, white, White wine
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