This has a deep, dark nose with spice box and sweet vanilla. The palate is brighter, with red fruit and blackberries on the attack. Black currant and red currant show on the mid-palate. It has firm tannins and good. This is a very feminine Cabernet, with high-toned red fruits offering
The nose shows raspberry and elderberry, with hints of raspberry licorice and coffee. It has a beautifully velvety mouth feel, with pillow-soft tannins. Mulberry and black cherry lead, with mocha making a clear appearance on the mid-palate. This is silky-smooth and ready to drink now. Pair with New York strip.
The nose shows eucalyptus and mint, with hints of dark chocolate, all over high-toned red fruit. The palate opens with very interesting herbals, eucalyptus over mint, complementing the primary black cherry flavor. Bing cherries and raspberries are on the mid-palate. The finish lingers. Drink with lentils and wild mushrooms. A
The nose shows baked apple and cream. On the palate the use of new wood shows, but does not overwhelm. Flavors are baked pears, cream, and a tasting hint of Nilla Vanilla cookies. Mouth-feel is full. Drink with stuffed flounder. Recommended (87-89). DH WHO: Sadler-Wells Winery WHAT: Chardonnay WHERE: Alexander
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
2008 Shippey Vineyards "Flaming J" Petite Sirah The nose is dark, mulberry and black pepper. This is just as dark on the palate, with the same mulberries. There a loads of black pepper on the finish, paired with unsweetened chocolate. It is still young. It's big tannins are still rough,
I stumbled upon Hart's Desire at the Waterfront Tasting Room (53 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA) during Taste Alexander Valley, 2012. John Hart and his daughter, Shea, were working the room. They were both marvelous, their knowledge and enthusiasm for the wines filling the room with excitement. A small but adventurous winery,
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 of mango, along with Ruby Red