Monday, April 27, 2009

Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006


Cherry nose with light cedary scent. Dry, light and very smooth, a keeper. This wine gets better when opened and can last a few years in the cellar.

Faiveley Chardonnay Bourgogne 2006

Gravel on the nose with light, smooth fruit. Fine chardonnay with a refreshing finish.

Clos la Chance Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

Nose has fine minerals and pear -rich finish. Acidity is balanced. I carry this wine in my store and am glad I do!

Pircas Negra Malbec 2008

Organic. Vegan. Wild thyme and lavender on the nose. Fruit is restrained but rich and not sweet. Tannins are nice at the end.

Four O'Clock Spring Seed Chardonnay

Nicely balanced between fruit and acidity. An easy drinking and full-bodied wine would stand up well to roasted pork or grilled fish.

Pircas Negra Torrontes 2007

Organic. La Rioja Region, grown in the Famatima Valley this white has a lovely apricot scent and a cremy almost sauternes like nose. Relatively dry with a full-bodied mouth feel.

Charles Smith Wines : Washington

Kung Fu Girl Reisling 2008
Evergreen Vineyard. Sweet, fruity, creamy finish- a little flat to me. Probably best with spicy food?

Unoaked Chardonnay 2007
Columbia Valley
Mineral-bright mouth with green apple. Very crisp for a chard. Thought it similar to Clos la Chance Unoaked Chardonnay, so will not have it in the store.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stephen Vincent Crimson 2007

75% syrah, 25% cabernet sauvignon. Rich blend flavorful with dark berry, oaky finish. Full-bodied.

Viu Manent Malbec 2008

Dark Berry and sweet / a little syrupy? Pretty nondescript.

Viu Manent Chardonnay 2008

Tropical fruit, pineapple and apple. Finish is slightly creamy. Chilean.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Avondale Syrah 2005

Rustic color, rich and velvety chocolatey finish. Dark berry and oak flavors meld well into smoothness. Biodynamic. Organic.

Avondale Chenin Blanc

Paarl South Africa- inland from Stellenbosch. Bright, crisp nose - natural wild yeasts, slightly fizzy mineral finish. Biodynamic.

Tour des Gendres Bergerac Sec 2007

Sauvignon blanc with 30% semillion. Pure fruit and mineral with a citrus finish. Crisp & refreshing. Good for seafood and with cream sauces. Biodynamic.