Plenty of rich plum, cherry and savory, thyme scented meat flavors make it feel vibrant and full bodied. Long, bold finish. $42
Archive for September, 2009
Thunevin, Bad Boy, France, 2005
Medium body with a silky texture and loads of plum, cassis and cherry flavor. $42
Château Verdignan, Haut Médoc, France, 2005
Delicious. Dark coloring, lots of blackberry, mineral and black licorice. Full body, silky tannins and long finish. $58
Pedestal, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005
Substantial and rich. Distinct blackberry and cream flavors with mocha notes through the long, generous finish. $84
Vilafonté, Series M, Paarl, South Africa, 2003
Superb blend, 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc. Has lots of delicious raspberry and cassis fruit with mocha and mineral notes. Very polished texture and nice structured finish. $54
Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2005
Yummy, displaying lots of raspberry, blackberry and licorice. Notes of tobacco and roasted herb. Long smoky finish with fine acidity. $58
Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles, California, 2005
Such a treat. 77% Cabernet, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre. Smooth, elegant and refined. Nice focus on juicy red currant, black cherry and wild berry ending with a long complex finish that keeps the flavors reverberating. $110
Girard, Artistry, Napa Valley, California, 2006
Well focused, richly flavored and balanced. 59% Cabernet, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 7% Merlot. Gains depth on the long finish. $74
Machherndl, Federspiel, Kollmütz, Wachau, Austria, 2007
Crisp and refreshing. Elegant, dry style with notes of apples, pears, gooseberries and the typical spiciness and minerality – good length and freshness. $36


