2007 Rocca Family Vineyards Bad Boy Red – Napa Valley, California Having met the "bad boy" himself, I think he epitomizes this wine: nicely expressed flavors of Napa, becoming even more attractive as the evening progresses. In the wine: fruit,-read more-
Hoist Nederburg's Winemaster's Reserve Pinotage in salute to the South African's efforts at the World Cup. There is a lot to like in a full-flavored, yet simple, and enjoyable glass of red wine. It's well balanced and spends some time-read more-
This wine is tight and seems very young. Hidden beneath the tannins are the flavors of licorice, brambles, menthol, and wild blackberries, with elusive hints of unsweetened chocolate espresso. Whether this moderately priced wine will last long enough for the-read more-
Having met the "bad boy" himself, I think he epitomizes this wine: nicely expressed flavors of Napa, becoming even more attractive as the evening progresses. In the wine: fruit, a viney spiciness, even a hint of cocoa, and mild tannins-read more-
The palate shows sweet black cherries made tart with flavors of rhubarb an unripe strawberry. Oak treatment is apparent and the aftertaste slightly artificial, like licorice strings. This is juicy and simple, not bad for the cost, but a little-read more-
Purple, lots of blue, deep color. Aromas of black fruit, olive, spice, smoke, ripe fruit. Dry, medium-high acid, full body, medium tannin, extracted fruit, plum, black cherry, chocolate. WHO: Cellars Can Blau WHAT: Cariñena, Syrah, Garnacha WHERE: Montsant, Spain WHEN:-read more-
Clear, bright, straw yellow. Herbal, eucalyptus, honey, apple, pear, floral aromas. Dry, medium acidity, pear, yellow apple, ripe fruit, light finish. WHO: Bodegas Laxas WHAT: Albariño WHERE: Rías Baíxas, Spain WHEN: 2007 HOW MUCH: $15
Clear, pale lemon yellow with a little pétillance, or effervescence. Clean nose with light to medium intensity. Youthful aromas including green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, slate, and anise star. Off-dry with medium acidity, body and light alcohol. Intense fruit flavors-read more-