San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2013... round smooth and pinot grigio.
PacRim Gruner Veltliner Yakima Valley 2013 a slight sweetness on an othewise dry wine... pleasant acidity... austrian its not but still interesting
PacRim Chenin blanc 2012 Hahn Hills slight banana on the nose, much more rustic in style than I was expecting
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet 2010 no typicity here. earthy and dry tannins.. slight cassis on the finish but way more old world in style
Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2011 this one not typical either.. not the italian stink on it and fresh red berry fruit... not a problem for me just surprised
Banfi Brunello de Montelcino 2008 dry grippy tannins with the italian aromas.. good fruit structure.. may be aging just a bit
Le Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso 2011 a ripasso is usually a good price alternative to Amarone.. this one is missing the fruit though texture is there but wheres the beef
Sartori Amarone 2010 a more elegant soft style without the overbearing raisony, good depth on the palate.. slight earthiness and saddleleather.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Misc wines with misc salespeople
2011 chateau beaucastel chateaunteuf very voluminous. sensous but not restrained... lots of cherry and red berry... volume volume volume
2012 Treana Red a blend of Cab and Syrah all kinds of black pepper and coffee notes on the end..
more structured than the Chateauneuf..
2012 Treana Red a blend of Cab and Syrah all kinds of black pepper and coffee notes on the end..
more structured than the Chateauneuf..
Elena Walch David Mcmurdy. bommarito
wines from the alto adige region of italy
once part of the austro hungarian empire so very germanic in appearance
Elena Walch Pinot Grigio 2013 very round nose, you think its going to be more round on the palate but it has lots of acidity.
Gewurztraminer 2013 beautiful nose, spicy, honeyed some clove and spice ... some viscosity but not overly heavy
Schaiva 2013... my first time trying this grape varietal... said to be the lightest skinned red grape.. the term means slovakian because the thought the grape may have originated there for a light skinned grape it has some complexity.. said to be the winter rose for the locals..
Wilhem Walch Prendo Pinot Noir Dolomiti 2012 darker red than the last red..slightly brickish.. light dried fruit and cranberry... not as earthy as some... good finish
once part of the austro hungarian empire so very germanic in appearance
Elena Walch Pinot Grigio 2013 very round nose, you think its going to be more round on the palate but it has lots of acidity.
Gewurztraminer 2013 beautiful nose, spicy, honeyed some clove and spice ... some viscosity but not overly heavy
Schaiva 2013... my first time trying this grape varietal... said to be the lightest skinned red grape.. the term means slovakian because the thought the grape may have originated there for a light skinned grape it has some complexity.. said to be the winter rose for the locals..
Wilhem Walch Prendo Pinot Noir Dolomiti 2012 darker red than the last red..slightly brickish.. light dried fruit and cranberry... not as earthy as some... good finish
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
josh mott/ appellations
Dante Pinot Gris 2012 California... a little offputting flavors of sauv blanc style.. trying to be grassy but not getting there.
Pozzan Russian River Chardonnay 2012 round on the palate.. candied fruit and tropical flavors..
Dante 2012 Pinot Noir California slight stewed tomato and rhubarb nose, some candied fruit on the dry finish
Pozzan Russian RIver Pinot Noir 2011 mushroom and stewed tomato.. silky tannins though with a soft velvet glove finish
Pozzan Alexander Valley Cabernet 2010 soft cedar and vanilla on the nose moves into the mocha vanilla finish.. good tannin and structure... will be at the fall tasting
Annabelle Platinum Napa 2011 cab with 2% malbec.. silky tannins and tight fruit.. may be a little young to show...was softer than the previous wine even though done in new oak
Pozzan Russian River Chardonnay 2012 round on the palate.. candied fruit and tropical flavors..
Dante 2012 Pinot Noir California slight stewed tomato and rhubarb nose, some candied fruit on the dry finish
Pozzan Russian RIver Pinot Noir 2011 mushroom and stewed tomato.. silky tannins though with a soft velvet glove finish
Pozzan Alexander Valley Cabernet 2010 soft cedar and vanilla on the nose moves into the mocha vanilla finish.. good tannin and structure... will be at the fall tasting
Annabelle Platinum Napa 2011 cab with 2% malbec.. silky tannins and tight fruit.. may be a little young to show...was softer than the previous wine even though done in new oak
roche-mere with theo mellion/ trademark wines
Gimmonet-Gonet Champagne le mesnil-sur-oger nv yeasty, pretty mouth feel, soft mousse.. flowery
Paul Vattan Sancerre 2011 soft grassy, a slight pink grapefruit.. nothing too exciting
Closerie des alisiers chablis vielle vignes 2011 steel fermented and noticeable creamy from the lees
Thierry Nerisson Chinon 2010 cedar and french stink on the nose, may be pushing an age thing, cinnamon and sulphur
Domaine de l'arnesque cotes du rhone 2011 a little medicinal on the nose, bandage gauze and plastic.. good fruit on the finish but the nose is too offputting
Paul Vattan Sancerre 2011 soft grassy, a slight pink grapefruit.. nothing too exciting
Closerie des alisiers chablis vielle vignes 2011 steel fermented and noticeable creamy from the lees
Thierry Nerisson Chinon 2010 cedar and french stink on the nose, may be pushing an age thing, cinnamon and sulphur
Domaine de l'arnesque cotes du rhone 2011 a little medicinal on the nose, bandage gauze and plastic.. good fruit on the finish but the nose is too offputting
Friday, October 10, 2014
greek wine. ionia
Spiropoulous Mantinia 2012.. moschofilerio mineral, almost like a pop rock flavor on the front.. but dry on the finish.
Centilim Roboa 2013 clean, crisp nice acidity good
Mercouri Kallisto 2013 a blend of whites reminescent of viognier and moscato.. with a slightly dull finish.
Young Vines Naoussa 2012 a famous wine region of Greece.. cute label...not traditional the wine reminds of young Cotes du Rhone.. crisp on the front slightly green finish
Atlantis Mandolaria 2010 not a fan.. slight medicinal nose, and texture was strange on the palate
Bianco Nero Moscato Sparkling.. soft and easy in cute packaging.. easy sell
Centilim Roboa 2013 clean, crisp nice acidity good
Mercouri Kallisto 2013 a blend of whites reminescent of viognier and moscato.. with a slightly dull finish.
Young Vines Naoussa 2012 a famous wine region of Greece.. cute label...not traditional the wine reminds of young Cotes du Rhone.. crisp on the front slightly green finish
Atlantis Mandolaria 2010 not a fan.. slight medicinal nose, and texture was strange on the palate
Bianco Nero Moscato Sparkling.. soft and easy in cute packaging.. easy sell
atlas imports marquel dougherty major brands
Nomine Renard Brut Champagne a grower champagne.. non vintage.. 40% chardonnay more minerality and green apple than yeast... pleasant to cut through brie
Urlar Sauv Blanc New Zealand ..urlar means earth in gaelic dirty sox aromas, round on the finish though...slight pink grapefruit
Piedra Negra Pinot Gris Uco Valley Argentina 2013 interesting choice from argentina the home of torrontes.. the rounder style would make you think it was pinot blanc very so
Piedra Negra Malbec 2012 round. some black pepper and coffee on the back.. pleasant enough
Campo Lindo Tempranillo Spain 2010 soft throughout.. almost innocous
Dosio Vignetti Nebbiolo d'alba 2009 lots of italian stink.. with a little cinnamon coming rhrough the finish// earthy and pertty spices
Urlar Sauv Blanc New Zealand ..urlar means earth in gaelic dirty sox aromas, round on the finish though...slight pink grapefruit
Piedra Negra Pinot Gris Uco Valley Argentina 2013 interesting choice from argentina the home of torrontes.. the rounder style would make you think it was pinot blanc very so
Piedra Negra Malbec 2012 round. some black pepper and coffee on the back.. pleasant enough
Campo Lindo Tempranillo Spain 2010 soft throughout.. almost innocous
Dosio Vignetti Nebbiolo d'alba 2009 lots of italian stink.. with a little cinnamon coming rhrough the finish// earthy and pertty spices
Monday, October 6, 2014
marian with terra firma
Camp Romain 2011 CDR Grenache blanc/Roussanne/ Viognier/Clairette soft on the palate with a hint of earth and mineral on the finish... not as viscous or creamy as I was expecting
Clos de Taman CDRV 2012 Syrah andGrenache based. showing its youth.. vibrant but disjointed.. would like a little more fruit on the finish. acidity was fine
Les Genets 2012 CDRV more traditional Cotes du rhone flavors of iron and tar.. but juicy also showing a bit rough
La Argeliers Vacquerays 2012 an almost Chateauneuf blend.. typical flavors and aromas... at half to a quarter of a price of Chateauneuf its a bargain
Clos de Taman CDRV 2012 Syrah andGrenache based. showing its youth.. vibrant but disjointed.. would like a little more fruit on the finish. acidity was fine
Les Genets 2012 CDRV more traditional Cotes du rhone flavors of iron and tar.. but juicy also showing a bit rough
La Argeliers Vacquerays 2012 an almost Chateauneuf blend.. typical flavors and aromas... at half to a quarter of a price of Chateauneuf its a bargain
Balletto with Trademark Nick Frey
Sonoma Oaks a second label for Balletto
2012 Sonoma Oaks Pinot Gris plenty of acidity.. almost sauv blanc in style
2012 Sonoma Oaks Chardonnay aged in barrel.. plenty of viscosity.. pleasant
2012 Sonoma Oaks Pinot Noir California bright fruit on the nose and palate.. dried rhurbarb and cherry on the finish
Balletto Pinot Gris 2012 slight petrol on the nose, but very light and uneventful on the palate
Balletto Unoaked Chardonnay 2013 stainless steel and steely in the mouth.. may be young but just a little too tart for my taste
Balletto Chardonnay 2012 soft oaky nose, up front tannins and pleasant finish.. good but a little pricy for the payoff
Balletto Pinot Noir 2012 cool climate. showing fruit and wood tannin.. but not overly aggressive on the finish.. reminiscent of the Sonoma Oaks finish.. dried mushroomy and earthy too
2012 Sonoma Oaks Pinot Gris plenty of acidity.. almost sauv blanc in style
2012 Sonoma Oaks Chardonnay aged in barrel.. plenty of viscosity.. pleasant
2012 Sonoma Oaks Pinot Noir California bright fruit on the nose and palate.. dried rhurbarb and cherry on the finish
Balletto Pinot Gris 2012 slight petrol on the nose, but very light and uneventful on the palate
Balletto Unoaked Chardonnay 2013 stainless steel and steely in the mouth.. may be young but just a little too tart for my taste
Balletto Chardonnay 2012 soft oaky nose, up front tannins and pleasant finish.. good but a little pricy for the payoff
Balletto Pinot Noir 2012 cool climate. showing fruit and wood tannin.. but not overly aggressive on the finish.. reminiscent of the Sonoma Oaks finish.. dried mushroomy and earthy too
Thursday, October 2, 2014
stolpman vineyards with peter stolpman/bommarito
Santa Barbara winery
Roussanne 2012 beautiful nose, rich and unctious. ripe with slight tropical fruit. and still pleasant acidity. what california chardonnay drinkers really want
Estate Grown Syrah 2012 minty on the palate.. lots of pretty upper notes...
Originals Syrah 2012 sweet fruit nose, juicy but more northern rhone than the first
Hilltops Syrah 2011.l. what a great expression of california rhone rangers.. from start to finish a winning wine rich and meaty
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Angeli 2012 named after the mothers side of the family 100 % syrah sweet iodine but not overpowereing.. elegant
La Croce Sangiovese and Syrah blend.. very juicy.. each one compliments the other.
Roussanne 2012 beautiful nose, rich and unctious. ripe with slight tropical fruit. and still pleasant acidity. what california chardonnay drinkers really want
Estate Grown Syrah 2012 minty on the palate.. lots of pretty upper notes...
Originals Syrah 2012 sweet fruit nose, juicy but more northern rhone than the first
Hilltops Syrah 2011.l. what a great expression of california rhone rangers.. from start to finish a winning wine rich and meaty
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Angeli 2012 named after the mothers side of the family 100 % syrah sweet iodine but not overpowereing.. elegant
La Croce Sangiovese and Syrah blend.. very juicy.. each one compliments the other.
fess parker major
Epiphany Grenache blanc Santa Barbara co 2012 round and acidity too.. slight mineral interesting
Fess Parker Chardonnay 2013 100% barrel, barrel barrel not a shy wine
Riesling 2012 mineral and a slight stone fruit finish..
Parker Station Pinot Noir Central Coast 2013 100 % pinot..good price point. slightly green on the palate. due to youth:?
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2011 dark color and aromas. mushroomy brooding cola and berry on finish
Frontier Red Lot 90 juicy, good body...syrah, merlot, petite sirah nice meatiness
Big Easy Santa Barbara 2010.. jammy, sleezy luscivious.. lives up to his name
Fess Parker Chardonnay 2013 100% barrel, barrel barrel not a shy wine
Riesling 2012 mineral and a slight stone fruit finish..
Parker Station Pinot Noir Central Coast 2013 100 % pinot..good price point. slightly green on the palate. due to youth:?
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2011 dark color and aromas. mushroomy brooding cola and berry on finish
Frontier Red Lot 90 juicy, good body...syrah, merlot, petite sirah nice meatiness
Big Easy Santa Barbara 2010.. jammy, sleezy luscivious.. lives up to his name
claire with pinnacle
root day.. things didnt taste as fruit forward as I thought
Mas de Boislauzon Cotes du rhone Village 2012 very very rough rustic style a little stemmy
La Cigare Volant Bonny Doon 2010 named for the banned cigar shaped ufo aircraft in the rhone valley, showing a lot like the Boislauzon, mostly the same grapes, was expecting a little more fruity.
Bedrock Old Vine Zin 2013 slight berry.. juicy.. high notes. but not a lot of back palate.. cherry
Bedrock Evangelho Contra Costa 2013 dark color.. zinfandel mostly.. lots of wood tannin
Bedrock Heritage Zinfandel Sonoma 2013 dark fruit and berry.. mouth staining tannin and grit
Mas de Boislauzon Cotes du rhone Village 2012 very very rough rustic style a little stemmy
La Cigare Volant Bonny Doon 2010 named for the banned cigar shaped ufo aircraft in the rhone valley, showing a lot like the Boislauzon, mostly the same grapes, was expecting a little more fruity.
Bedrock Old Vine Zin 2013 slight berry.. juicy.. high notes. but not a lot of back palate.. cherry
Bedrock Evangelho Contra Costa 2013 dark color.. zinfandel mostly.. lots of wood tannin
Bedrock Heritage Zinfandel Sonoma 2013 dark fruit and berry.. mouth staining tannin and grit
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