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2006 Wild Oak by St Francis Merlot
Dark ruby in the glass, this Merlot offers a ripe cherry nose with some earthy notes. In the mouth, it’s a combination of dark berries with some chocolate undertones. The finish is uber dry and lovely. This wine could really use some breathing time and decanting for a good 30 minutes to help open it [...]
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut
Rich and slightly oaky sparkling wine that’s become a favorite. The nose is light Asian apple but the flavors are bolder with ripe, juicy pear and nutty notes. Great clean, crisp finish. Style: Sparkling Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Region: Anderson Valley, California Around $22
2010 Merry Edwards Russian River Sauvignon Blanc
Yes, I’m continuing my homage to Merry Edwards, but this time, it is not Pinot Noir I’m clamoring about, it is Merry’s delicious 2010 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, this wine is floral with a ton of tropical fruit notes. On the palate, there is pink grapefruit, Meyer lemons, a drizzle of honey [...]
2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir
I simply love this wine. It’s not easy to come by in New Jersey, where I live, but when I’ve been able to secure a few bottles, I’ve enjoyed it tremendously. The 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir is dark ruby in the glass and pretty full-bodied for a California pinot noir. On the [...]
2008 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 815
Enjoyed this wine with grilled steaks dusted with sea salt and it was super. It was perhaps even better than the cult California cab I picked as our lead wine, which was more than double its price. In the glass, the 2008 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 815 is dark purple and very handsome. In the [...]
2006 Stag’s Leap Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I uncorked this California Cabernet Sauvignon on vacation in Maine as we grilled some thick, juicy, peppery rib eye steaks. This is what you should pair this wine with. The wine is dark ruby in the glass and initially pretty tart on the nose making me wish I had brought a decanter on my beach [...]
2006 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Enjoyed this cab at a holiday party last week where my friend decided to uncork all the wines they’d received from friends in the last couple years. The first few bottles were what you’d expect from such an arrangement, but then, I saw him uncorking the 2006 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and made sure to [...]
2007 Bonterra Vineyards Viognier
Enjoyed this wine at a steakhouse, yes, a steakhouse, but paired with seared diver scallops over creamed corn. It’s a lovely, affordable Viognier that would complement spicy foods, rich white/cheesy sauces and grilled fish very well. For those not familiar with Viognier, it’s rich and bold with tropical fruit flavors and floral aromas. In the [...]
2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Pinot Noir
Enjoyed a bottle of this wine at lovely Cyrus in Healdsburg, CA and thought it was a well-balanced example of coastal Sonoma Pinot Noir. Saying a Pinot Noir tastes like cherries is like saying a cab goes well with a steak – obvious. In this case though, the cherries are succulent and very ripe with [...]
2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel
I had the pleasure of tasting this wine at a small event hosted by Chateau Montelena winemaker, Bo Barrett earlier this year and thought it was a solid wine for a winery mostly focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is beautiful in the glass with the darkest purple hue. On the nose, it’s oaky with [...]
