Archive for November, 2006
A pleasant pleasant surprise. Notice I wrote the word “pleasant” two times. That is because when I took my first sip I had no presuppositions and no foreknowledge of this wine, and it came as a pleasant, pleasant surpirse. I did not know from what country it came or anything other than that it was [...]
Filed under: 2001, California Wines, French Wines, Sonoma Valley, Syrah-Shiraz, Thumbs Up, U.S. Wines | Leave a Comment
Spanish reds always seem to have body and flavor. Although I do not drink them often, I am typically confident in what to expect. This bottle was no exception. A hearty red with texture that serious red wine drinker can appreciate. There was a dryness to the wine probably due to the tannins, but the [...]
Filed under: $03-$10, $11-$15, 2002, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, House Wines, Spanish Wines, Tempranillo, Thumbs Up | 1 Comment
This wine was a random selection for me. French wine in PA is a tricky purchase and it is typically overpriced in my opinion. I much rather buy it at my hometown store Village Corner in Ann Arbor.
Medoc has a predictable airiness and sourness to it but its tone and flavor can vary a bit. [...]
Filed under: $11-$15, 2003, Bordeaux Region, French Wines, Medoc, Thumbs Down | Leave a Comment
This French Pinot is simple and tasty, not too sweet, and pretty smooth. It is easy to drink and will appeal to most red wine drinkers, novice and experienced. The body has a delicate touch but is made up by the well-balanced flavor which a good Pinot should do. I recommend a decanter for this [...]
Filed under: $11-$15, French Wines, No Thumbs, Pinot Noir | 1 Comment
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