Thursday, June 30, 2011

Selene Chesler 2005 Napa Red

This 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, offer bold dense fruit flavors of blueberry, black cherry and currants. Hints of cedar, anise, tobacco and spice are integrated nicely into a wine that is big and rich, yet elegent. Drink know or cellar for ten years, either way, you will be glad to have a glass. $44.99 92 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. 92 Pts. Wine Spectator

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Altos de la Hoya Monastrell 2008

Dark inky purple in color, with aromas blackberries, sweet cherries, anise and smokey notes. The fruit flavors are of cassis, blackberries and baked cherries, with pepper and spice coming in on the finish. Bold and mouth filling without being hard or harsh. A great little value that I use as my house red. Works great with BBQ and pizza. JTF

Friday, June 24, 2011

Steele 2010 Cabernet Franc Rose

Jed Steele hit a homerun with this rose, just when I thought only the French were making good rose. The wine pack with cherry and raspberry fruit flavors with just a touch of spice. A full flavored rose that is rich and dry. Drink this one with cheese, or grilled seafood or chicken. JTF

Ninety Plus 2009 Chardonnay Russian River Lot 29

This is simply put, a fantastic value. Flavors of baked apples, melon, pear and vanilla, are accented by hints of minerals, nuts and orange peel. This wine is rich, but does not come across as heavy. A great summer sipper on it's own, and will match up well with shellfish or grilled chicken. JTF SOLD OUT

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Neyers Chardonnay 2009 Carenros

The 2009 Neyers Carneros Chardonnay shows nice richness, ripe fruit, and good balance. Flavors of apples, pears, spice, pie crust, and a light toasty oak. The wine full bodied with enough acidty, to make this a better choice with food than many California chardonnays. A solid value priced under $30. JTF

Doquet Rose Champagne Permier Cru

Simply delightful! This champagne is fresh and vibrant, full of ripe strawberry and raspberry flavors, with minerals and a touch spice. Very well balanced and clean on the finish! Much higher priced champagnes wish that they offered as much quality as the Doquet. JTF

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Mas Des Bressades Rose Tradition 2010

This is the richest of this years French Roses. Fuller bodied than the others, it others ripe berry flavors and a perfumed nose. The Mas Des Bressades is a great choice to have with grilled salmon. JTF SOLD OUT!!

Chateau Grand Cassagne Rose 2010

This Rose is fresh, floral and lively. Strawberry and cherry flavors are delicate and clean, with a refreshing bright acidity on the finish. This is a delightful dry and clean bottle of Rose to enjoy all summer long. JTF
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