Posts Tagged ‘violet’
Monday, April 13th, 2009
88/A+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 Mar 2009
Medium ruby core with a pale pink rim. Very intense, youthful aromas of fresh cut violets, ripe cherry, blackberry and strawberry fruits. Good body with soft, ripe tannins and a great punch of acidity making the wine extra juicy on the palate. Round, rich black cherry, blackberry and raspberry are all underscored by a hint of wet earth.
Pinot Noir keeps going up in price due to worldwide demand, but the quality seems to continue to drop. I typically turn to Argentina for great values on spicy reds like Malbec, but the quality for the dollar on this little beauty blew me away. Balanced and light-bodied enough for just sitting around and sipping on a lazy Saturday afternoon or as a way to unwind after work while you’re waiting for the delivery guy to bring dinner.
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Tags: 2007, alfredo roca, Argentina, black cherry, blackberry, cherry, earth, Mendoza, pink, pinot noir, raspberry, red wine, ruby, san rafael, strawberry, violet
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
88/B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 Mar 2009
Bright ruby core with a garnet rim. Rich spicy plum aromas are mobbed by sweet candied violets, cassis and a touch of green tea and dried cherries. Plums and nutmeg spice dominate the palate. Ripe, round tannins provide plenty of support for the fruit. Finish of plums and black cherries.
A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Tags: 2005, black, cabernet sauvignon, candy, cassis, cherry, chile, colchagua valley, garnet, green tea, merlot, nutmeg, plum, red wine, ruby, sincerity, spice, violet
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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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Friday, February 6th, 2009
87 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 26 Jan 2009
Dark ruby core with a lighter brick rim. Ripe black cherry and cassis aromas with a vanilla bean, roasted oak and crushed violets. Lush and juicy on the front palate. Great acid from front to back. Black cherry, coffee, scorched oak and blackberry. Medium bodied with fine-grained tannins providing nice support. Finishes a little thick and jammy. Easy drinking and a great wine before, during and after dinner.
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Tags: 2005, Argentina, bean, black, blackberry, Bodegas, brick, cabernet sauvignon, cask, cassis, cherry, coffee, jam, Mendoza, oak, red wine, ruby, trapiche, vanilla, violet
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
91 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Jan 2009
Medium purple core with a violet rim. Fresh orange zest aromas over fresh violets, dark black cherry and a hint of licorice. Spicy orange on the entry followed by cherries and a touch of earth. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and light, smooth tannins. Lingering vanilla on the finish.
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Tags: 2007, black, california, central coast, cherry, earth, garys' vineyard, licorice, loring wine co, monterey, orange, pinot noir, purple, red wine, santa lucia highlands, spice, vanilla, violet, zest
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
91 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Jan 2009
Dark ruby core with a medium rim. Cola and black cherry aromas are surrounded by fresh new oak, all underscored by burnt charcoal and a hint of crushed violets. Smooth entry on the palate with ripe red and black cherries accented by sweet marjoram and other herbs. A touch of dark earth on the mid-palate gives way to spicy cedar on the finish.
70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot.
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Tags: 2004, bourriquot, burnt, california, cedar, charcoal, cherry, cola, earth, grade, havens, havens wine cellar, herb, marjoram, Napa, north coast, oak, red wine, ruby, spice, violet, wine
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
90 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 21 Jan 2009
Inky purple core with a bright fuchsia rim. Dark boysenberry with blackberry notes on the nose, followed by a touch of mint, light toasty oak, nutmeg and cedar spice all surrounded by violets and crushed stone. Dark and thick on the palate with juicy blackberry, blueberry and crème de cassis flavors. Medium (+) acid with medium ripe/fine tannins. A touch of smoke, vanilla and baker’s chocolate join the dark fruit on the finish. Still very young and primary, but with enough fruit and structure to age. Drinks well now, and should go at least another 5 years.
Made from 100% Malbec. Aged for 15 months in new (65%) and second use French oak barrels. 1439 bottles produced.
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Tags: 2007, Argentina, baker, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, cassis, cedar, chocolate, fruit, fuchsia, los vencejos, Malbec, Mendoza, mint, nutmeg, oak, red wine, smoke, spice, stone, toast, valle de uco, vanilla, violet, 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
89 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 08 Oct 2008
Dark purple core with a violet rim. Spicy vanilla aromas surround milk chocolate, candied raspberry, fresh blueberry and a touch of licorice. The front palate is lush and bold with sweet blueberries leading to a juicy mid-palate. Full bodied with chewy yet approachable tannins. Dark roasted coffee, smoke and toasted oak linger on the finish.
Tons of flavor and complexity for the price. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (about 50%) and old vine Grenache and Syrah. Great for anyone just getting in to reds, yet it still has enough power and body to impress even the staunchest of Cabernet collectors. This wine also has enough tannin that it will continue to age well, and the oak should integrate into the wine over the next couple of years making it more lush and velvety. The toasted oak gets a little weighty on the back end but will be no problem enjoyed with some good rich foods. This is a unique wine and not imported to many places in the US, but it is worth seeking out and purchasing online!
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Tags: 2006, aix, anges, blueberry, cabernet, candy, chateau, chocolate, coffee, Coteaux, d'aix, des, en, france, grenache, licorice, milk, oak, paradis, provence, purple, raspberry, red, red wine, roast, sauvignon, smoke, spice, Syrah, terre, toast, vanilla, violet, wine
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