Currant and jammy notes fill this wine which has mild tannins and a subtle velvet finish. $6.5/glass $26/bottle
Archive for June, 2008
Château Léoville Poyferré, Saint Julien, France, 1998
Aromas of black truffles and ripe fruit introducing a full bodied wine with lots of fruit and velvety tannins. $118
Château Gloria, St. Julien, France, 2004
A nose of violet and blackberry with a hint of licorice. Full bodied, velvety tannins and a long smooth finish. $82
Sycamore Lane, California, 2009
Medium body with black Cherry and plum notes, Oak aged. $6.5/glass $26/bottle
Hogue, Genesis, Columbia Valley, California, 2003
Firm with hints of black cherry and red pepper. Chewy finish. $36
Louis Bernard, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France, 2007
Delicious blend (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) with notable raspberry fruit and spice. $34
Falesco, Vitiano, Umbria, Italy, 2004
Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine to create a well balanced delicious wine. Notes of plum, berry and chocolate, medium body and polished tannins. $28
Louis Jadot, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France, 2003
Strong bodied wine with yummy chocolate, black cherry and spice. Tannins are thick. $72
Joseph Drouhin, Chorey les Beaunes, France, 2006
A very pleasant wine with bright, clear red color. Aromas are surprising in their intensity and fruit and on the palate, a tender, graceful, round body. The aftertaste is very flavorful, with a hint of blackberry jam. $42
Lemelson Vineyards, Thea’s Selection, Oregon, 2007
This selection features bright, showy raspberry and strawberry aromas with hints of chocolate on the mid-palate and flavors of framboise and plums. Its distinct earthiness and minerality reflects the structure that characterizes the vintage. $60


