Posts tagged: Merlot

Blind Tasting Cabernet Stunner by Aaron Pott

My tasting group assembled some amazing 2009 Cabernets and Bordeaux blends, and the result was even more stunning.  Our line-up included: Alpha Omega “To-Kalon” $140 (94 Parker) Dominus $175 (94 WS) Cimarossa “Rian” $ 85 (95+ Parker) Anderson Conn Valley “Black Label” $125 (96 Parker) Phelps “Insignia” $200 (93 WS) Hall “Bergfeld” $99 (94 Parker) [...]

Friday March 15th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

XXI Amendment new release is a mindboggling wine!

Amendment XXI is more than just rounded beauty and seductive grace in a bottle. Because of the 21st Amendment, prohibition was abolished and fine wine was again enjoyed by all!  This wine is not just a story, it is the real McCoy!  Crafted by ace-winemaker Nils Venge this Cabernet-Merlot blend will wow you and blow [...]

Friday August 17th, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Coho spawns again, its BEST ever release look for 95+ Points!

I just tasted the NEW releases of Coho with owner Gary Lipp, and was blown away by the amazing quality of these youngsters.  Those of you coming to my New York tasting will get to meet the brain behind this great venture, and of course taste these wine. The production numbers are still low, so [...]

Wednesday April 25th, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Right Bank Bordeaux meets the Napa Valley!

A “virage” is a bend or turn in the road. In the Napa Valley the (Virage winery) winemaking road  banks right, in the Bordeaux tradition, blending Cabernet Franc and Merlot ripened slowly in varied soils and a temperate climate. This little gem turned heads recently when I poured it for some distinguished clients.  All assumed [...]

Tuesday February 14th, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Yet another “Wine of the Year!” – Paloma 2009 Merlot

Paloma has become synonymous with the Petrus of Napa Valley and I don’t say this lightly. Like Petrus, Paloma is a Merlot based wine and not a wine for whiners or wimps. This is big burly (yet elegant) wine!  A Merlot for BIG red drinkers. Paloma and I got back 17 years! When I settled [...]

Tuesday September 27th, 2011 in , , , , | No Comments »

Pre-order Paloma 2009 Merlot!

Top Secret: We are taking pre-orders for the Paloma 2009 Merlot! Due to the very small production, I am only receiving 30 cases of this vintage (my smallest allocation ever), so hurry on this one! Arguably this is one of the best wines my friends at Paloma have produced. This rivals their 2001 vintage (Wine of [...]

Friday September 16th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Robert Foley 95+ Point Wines Just Arrived

Robert Foley has been around the block a few times, so to speak. With wines like Hourglass, Robert Foley, Paloma, and so on, one can only expect the best of the best from this winery.  The 2009 vintage just arrived and I can say that this blows 2008 out of the sky! This vintage rivals [...]

Friday September 9th, 2011 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »

A Value Priced Wine With an Expensive Taste

Situated on 335 acres of rolling oak and madrone woodland in the South-Western portion of the Alexander Valley, Medlock Ames produces organically farmed wines with an eye towards perfection and sustainability. The gravity and solar powered winery was specially designed for the gentlest possible handling of the juice and minimal environmental impact. This good karma [...]

Sunday April 10th, 2011 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Coho is spawning!

Coho 2008 Pinot Noir “Stanly Ranch”  Carneros Retail 45.00 – GGWC 39.99 This wine comes three distinct Dijon clones of Pinot Noir on Stanly Ranch in Los Carneros. Ripe aromas of black cherry, wild berry and enticing ripe plum aromas mingle with floral violet scents with a toasted almond and vanilla-infused bouquet. Rich and mouth-filling [...]

Thursday April 7th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

A recap of our Spring Wine tasting event.

It was again a sold out full house – we are looking at a new venue so we don’t need to turn away anyone in the future!  We tasted over 30 wines with the owners and winemakers of Adastra,  Atrea, Baton, Boeschen, Brewer Clifton, Demuth Kemos, Fisticuffs, Hilliard Bruce, Krutz, Luli, Paloma, Phifer Pavitt, Red [...]

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