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Tulip Just Merlot 2012

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This interesting blend of umami and spice will pair nicely with spicy lamb dishes. The nose is all red fruit, bing cherries and raspberry. The palate shows a little darker, with black cherry, licorice, and an underlying umami soy/tar. The mid-palate has a big pop of allspice, an addition from

2011 Ella Valley Vineyards Cramim Red

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This special edition wine is made by Ella Valley Vineyards for Isrotel's luxury Cramim Spa and Wine Hotel, and is only available to the hotel's guests. The nose shows black cherry and cardamom. The palate has layers of black cherry, mulberry, and hints of tar and black licorice. Tannins are

A Wine from Tejo May be in Your Future

Andrew Chalk
Features
7 min read
The Tejo region of Portugal has produced wine since Roman times. However, most wine drinkers will not recall drinking any Tejo wine. This is not a surprise as this wine has historically been blended with wines from elsewhere in Portugal or just sold as generic "wine of Portugal".  Tejo has

2012 La Forge Estate Merlot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose shows black cherry, tobacco leaf, vanilla, and a touch of white pepper. The nose is similar, black cherry, with some blackberry background, tobacco leaf, ash, eucalyptus, and pepper. Drink with pot roast. Recommended. WHO: La Forge Estate WHAT: Merlot WHERE:  France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc WHEN: 2012

2009 Bran Caia “Il Blu”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Anise, black cherry, cassis, and dry herbs all float up on the nose. Bing cherries and raspberries lead, followed on the mid-palate by black licorice, tar, thyme, and soy. Tannins are tight, from, and acids well in balance. Four years old now, and it could still use a few years

2009 Davenport Cellars “Continuity” Red Blend

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cabernet Franc has a big effect on aroma, and here it piles tobacco leaf atop plums and black cherries. Elderberry, black cherry, and tar open on the palate, with coconut and vanilla coming through on the mid-palate, where they are joined by red fruit highlights. Tannins are gentle and mild,

2010 Chateau de Sours

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose releases aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, brambles, and mint. The palate shows redcurrant, plums, leather, brambles, and a bit of mint. Tannins are harsh, acids sharp. Drink with steak burritos. No Recommendation. WHO: Chateau de Sours WHAT: Merlot (85%), Petite Verdot (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) WHERE: France, Bordeaux Controlée