Jammy and juicy. Ripe cherry, blackberry, spice and mocha aromas. Good structure. $8 per glass. $32
Archive for August, 2008
Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2004
Yummy, displaying lots of raspberry, blackberry and licorice. Notes of tobacco and roasted herb. Long smoky finish with fine acidity. $58
Linne Calodo, Rising Tides, Paso Robles, California, 2006
Sexy and opulent. 44% Grenache, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre. Deep ruby color, intense candied black cherry aromas, intermixed with spice and licorice. Wonderful texture and purity. A stunning Rhone blend. $98
A to Z, Newberg, Oregon, 2007
Appealing and polished with pear and nectarine aromas. Delicately balanced, nice finish. $34
Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2007
Bright and juicy, with notes of peach, pear and melon. A great finish. $34
Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2008
Stylish. Refreshing notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime as well as tropical hints of pineapple, mango and passion fruit. Has a nice intensity. $50


