Burning, bursting and ripe aromas of figs, wild blueberry, and alcohol. Way too young, but magnificent. Perfectly ripe, excessive persistence, Then a portion is a tannic mess, then changes quickly to a finish, branded onto the palate, lasting more than 1 minute. I would like to see where this is in another 10 years. Will [...]
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2003 Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir
Lighter style, burgundian ruby. Anise, roasted meats, baker’s chocolate and mushroom funk on the nose. Then a wash of candied sour cherry and earth on the palate. Acids and tannins a-plenty. Has a lot of charm, but a bit too many high notes. Lacking some bass. I’d like to see more velvet, like Domaines Serene. [...]
2004 Le Cupole Rosso Toscana
Lovely label/ bottle. Lighter style color that looks more like beaujolais. Nice nose of roses, truffle and mushrooms. Flavors of plums, earth and mostly smooth tannins. However, lacks concentration/ finish of a wine in this price range. Still, a well styled package. Solid wine, but not a superstar. With grilled chicken, rice pilaf and broccoli. [...]
1999 Beaux Frerers Point Noir The Beaux Frerers Vineyard
Outstanding dark ruby. Smells like spring flowers, and dark cherry. Amazing wild summer fruit, including raspberries and small wild strawberries glide across the palate in this smooth offering. Very concentrated, with well integrated tannins, this could age a few more years. For a vineyard part owned by Parker, it is not in the “Parkerized” style- [...]
2003 Vincent Girardin Corton Vielles Vignes Grand Cru
Huge sappy nose. Animal and dirty fruits with excellent but unresolved tannins. Next sip brings bright cherry and other dark red fruits. Needs time, but excellent value. With steamed shrimp and broccoli. Grade A- www.whatwouldmikeydrink.com
2005 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa
Kapow! Bombastic, huge, and cloying. Incredible waxy dark spicy cherry , anise, and sweet tannins coat the palate. Enormous finish. Better than the ’04. As good as any zin, this one is really special. Nothing timid, but each sip picks up new nuance. Hides its almost 17% alocohol fairly well. With cajun catfish. A www.whatwouldmikeydrink.com
2004 Pine Ridge Cabernet Savignon Ruterford
With a rib-eye steak, mac and cheese and cauliflower. Pretty blueberry and tart raspberries. Smooth, but thin. Pretty flavors but lacks the finish of a big California Cab. Very feminine for a cab. I’d hope for more at $48. C+ www.whatwouldmikeydrink.com