Inn at Pleasant Lake

Archive for June, 2008

Edmeades, Mendocino County, California, 2006

Spunky and noted for wild berry, white pepper and mint aromas with raspberry, mocha and anise flavors.  $35

Falesco, Umbria, Italy, 2008

Great quality.  Scents of blackberry and flowers.  Nice tannins ending with a bit of vanilla and berry flavor.  $30

Honig, Napa Valley, California, 2006

Sleek and refined.  The notes of spicy currant, mineral, sage and berry fruit are pure and focused.  Complex finish of earthy currant.  $54

Flying Fish, Washington, 2007

Fresh and silky, with pretty currant and cherry fruit and a hint of sage lurking in the background.  $32

Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington, 2006

Firm and generous with cherry and raspberry flavor.  Very fine tannins and a finsh that lingers.  $52

Warwick, Estate Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2001

Excellent now.  Focused red, with taut vanilla, mineral, red currant, truffle and smoke notes.  Good tannins and plenty of length, with an extra wave of fruit on the finish.  $42

J. Faiveley, Mercurey Domaine de la Croix Jaquelet, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France 2006

Violet and black currant notes. Solid structure and good length. $42

Sycamore Lane, California, 2007

Hints of berries and citrus with very light tannins. $6.5/glass $26/bottle

Seghesio, Sonoma County, California, 2007

Superb. Delicious ripe cherry and boysenberry followed by spice and toasted oak notes. $42

Duckhorn, Paraduxx, Napa Valley, California 2006

This medium bodied wine with mouth filling fruit, soft tannin structure, balanced acid and a lingering finish. The aroma is lush with black currant, coconut, vanilla, blackberry jam, pepper, oak and spice. The flavors are dominated by sweet black fruits such as cherry, blackberry and plum followed by chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak and caramel.  $58