Spunky and noted for wild berry, white pepper and mint aromas with raspberry, mocha and anise flavors. $35
Archive for June, 2008
Falesco, Umbria, Italy, 2008
Great quality. Scents of blackberry and flowers. Nice tannins ending with a bit of vanilla and berry flavor. $30
Buehler, Napa Valley, California, 2006
Well proportioned with spicy currant, blackberry, cedar and mineral notes. Very long finish with just a hint of anise. $48
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 2004
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
Domaine de l’Harmas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2004
Very juicy with plum, dark currant and dark cherry notes. Delightful. $45


