A recent line of wines from Canyon Wind focused on Bordeaux-style blends, Anemoi Boreas shows what Colorado is capable of when it comes to red wines in favorable vintages. Gritty and full of dark berry fruits and blackcurrant, this is a serious wine what is just starting to integrate its
The nose shows blueberry pie filling, blackcurrant, and vanilla. On the palate, blueberry pie and blackcurrant lead. Tobacco leaf shows on the mid-palate, but is quickly overwhelmed by vanilla. Acids are light. Sweet tannins and sweet vanilla linger on the mid-palate. Drink with barbecue bacon burger. (84). DH WHO: Malibu
First there’s dark berry nose with a bit of leather. Then there’s plum, spice, cherry and a bit more leather, all continuing from beginning to mid- to end-palate, and into the finish, which is of respectable length. A substantial mouthfeel, and enjoyably concentrated flavors. It shines as a first course
2011 Kelly & Young Sauvignon Blanc This wine is fermented in stainless steel, then aged in neutral French oak for four months. The nose offers a grassy aromas under fresh fruits, grapefruits with sweeter tropical notes. The palate is softer and more tropical than the nose, with tangelos and hints
From grapes grown on a patch of the vineyard named after the owners' son, this is a very pretty wine at a very comfortable price. The nose shows high-toned red fruit over blue fruit. On the palate the red fruit takes the lead, sweet black cherries up front, with tart
This is very young, aggressive, mint and black currant over black cherry. Tannins are aggressive, acids high. This shows great promise, but it is very young. Hide it in the cellar for at least five years. If you can't wait, pair it with a very well marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended
The nose shows deep, dark fruits, perhaps mulberry, with tomato. Very bright acids are the first thing to notice on the palate. The flavor profile is a blend of red and black fruit, black currant and red currants. Tomato and tobacco show on the mid-palate. This is a food-friendly wine
The nose shows deep, dark fruits, perhaps mulberry, with tomato. Very bright acids are the first thing to notice on the palate. The flavor profile is a blend of red and black fruit, black currant and red currants. Tomato and tobacco show on the mid-palate. This is a food-friendly wine