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Albaliza, Tempranillo-Garnacha, 2005
Here's another Spanish wine. This one had a card at the store describing what a deal this was, so why not give it a try? The nose was plum! Lots of fruit compared to all the other Spanish and French we've been drinking lately. In addition to the fruit ... |
Oct 12, 2008 |
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Chateau Saint Esteve de Uchaux, Cotes du Rhone, 2003
A few years back I was lucky enough to make it to Annecy, France. It's right up there in the French Alps. I was there on business for a couple days and got to spend that time staying with a family that lives there. We also rented a little Peugot ... |
Sep 22, 2008 |
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Beaux Freres, 'The Upper Terrace', Ribbon Ridge, Grenache, 2006
Peachy! Peach! Begins with cherry. The nose has heavy pepper and finishes with heavy pepper. It is a spicy peach wine. The fruit mellows as it opens up. It definitely gets more spicy and the peach flavor dissipates. Green apple emerges with a slight ... |
Jun 14, 2008 |
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Las Rocas, 'de San Alejandro', Garnacha, 2004
Smell: Blackberries and swimming pools (the chlorine). Peppy. Dry like a stone building. Reminiscent of Ferdinand the Bull. Taste: Gauze. Sterile. Sweet. Finish: Smooth and smokey. Has a medical hit. Really drinkable. Cost: Rating: 2.5 |
Mar 1, 2008 |
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Beaux Freres, 'The Upper Terrace', Grenache, 2006
Smell: Strawberry, pear and Nasturtium flowers. Like gourmet strawberry jam. Taste: Cherry, raspberry and pepper. Very subtle flavors. Surprisingly not overwhelmingly sweet like some grenaches. Finish: Delicate and slightly chalky. A 1% milk ... |
Nov 18, 2007 |