tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86778134482778675862011-11-27T17:00:25.627-08:00Willing to bring wine &amp; food lovers, adventurers, locals &amp; travelers to one place to discover wine reviews, wineries, independent winemakers, restaurants, hotels, tours and travel tips from Napa valley wine country to Provence.Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-18755055363504800232010-02-05T20:05:00.000-08:002010-02-05T20:06:06.138-08:002010-02-05T20:06:06.138-08:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/S2zqrhiuXCI/AAAAAAAABMM/8Ivei_P40K4/s1600-h/photo-766139.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/S2zqrhiuXCI/AAAAAAAABMM/8Ivei_P40K4/s320/photo-766139.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434976883788635170" /></a></p>Soft and velvety. Bright all the way threw the wine. Still young. Very <br>good balance between syrah (10%) and Grenache. A chateauneuf du pape <br>more than a cote du Rhone. spice, lots of fruits, purity and <br>distinctive minerality.<br>2/5/10 @ Press in St Helena<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-1875505536350480023?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WbhhLx49gYZ2aquU9Sn6HONH8sI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WbhhLx49gYZ2aquU9Sn6HONH8sI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WbhhLx49gYZ2aquU9Sn6HONH8sI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WbhhLx49gYZ2aquU9Sn6HONH8sI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/yQxKSUQI-M0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/02/keplinger-red-slope-2007-knights-valley.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-74876388841227176282010-01-20T14:06:00.004-08:002010-01-20T14:06:37.522-08:002010-01-20T14:06:37.522-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Profound Garnet. Soft and extremely rich. Cassis, black currant, graphite, coconut, strawberry, and crushed stones. A dense palate with perfect texture.&nbsp; On the ripe side but nice, with elegant oak and graham cracker crust. Lingering minerality.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-7487638884122717628?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/icRbYblwv1DA6CaGF-WqQyKdiTg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/icRbYblwv1DA6CaGF-WqQyKdiTg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/icRbYblwv1DA6CaGF-WqQyKdiTg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/icRbYblwv1DA6CaGF-WqQyKdiTg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/sDOhuapBdyU" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2007.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-6812358244586352282010-01-20T14:06:00.002-08:002010-01-20T14:06:18.602-08:002010-01-20T14:06:18.602-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Opulent Ruby. Spectacular nose. Truffles, tar, liquorice, cassis, black berries, sweet cherries, and hazelnut. Seductive butterscotch and caramel with a suggestion of smoke.&nbsp; A classic, opulent, and elegant vintage.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-681235824458635228?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_OWXrb48PtoQcLGm4lPZWtKmO6w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_OWXrb48PtoQcLGm4lPZWtKmO6w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_OWXrb48PtoQcLGm4lPZWtKmO6w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_OWXrb48PtoQcLGm4lPZWtKmO6w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/KMBn6JkeRfo" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2006.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-35579614030094323352010-01-20T14:06:00.000-08:002010-01-20T14:17:26.191-08:002010-01-20T14:17:26.191-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Rich purple. Ripe cherries, strawberries, plum, cassis, and currant. Well-constructed minerality with complex layering.&nbsp; Everything you expect: the fruits, tannins, and acids, in a </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">nuanced</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> way.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-3557961403009432335?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fyjhTPFIaJ4rvAI_kfWcOttH0fY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fyjhTPFIaJ4rvAI_kfWcOttH0fY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fyjhTPFIaJ4rvAI_kfWcOttH0fY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fyjhTPFIaJ4rvAI_kfWcOttH0fY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/dkQSAXAdTnc" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2005.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-59093891006248005862010-01-20T14:05:00.003-08:002010-01-20T14:05:37.659-08:002010-01-20T14:05:37.659-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Alive and young. A solid fruit core with ripe notes of plum, coco, licorice, and black pepper. Well integrated with polished tannins.&nbsp; Juicy, meaty, fleshy …Decadent</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-5909389100624800586?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3oWpIb-u8W3jbDr1H0MCNar0Eh4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3oWpIb-u8W3jbDr1H0MCNar0Eh4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3oWpIb-u8W3jbDr1H0MCNar0Eh4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3oWpIb-u8W3jbDr1H0MCNar0Eh4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/I1urFHAT30Y" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2004.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-72959723761508326232010-01-20T14:05:00.001-08:002010-01-20T14:05:18.479-08:002010-01-20T14:05:18.479-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Dark Ruby. Toasted bread crumbs, vanilla, caramel, and spicy oak. A bouquet of ripe fruits, blueberry and boysenberry.&nbsp; Underlying tannin structure with a touch of heat. Refined elegance on the finish.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-7295972376150832623?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cD7RFv14sQTHxszK2dd8F6hh1mY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cD7RFv14sQTHxszK2dd8F6hh1mY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cD7RFv14sQTHxszK2dd8F6hh1mY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cD7RFv14sQTHxszK2dd8F6hh1mY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/HZ21AQhPvw0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2003.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-89597289551808607992010-01-20T14:04:00.004-08:002010-01-20T14:04:54.589-08:002010-01-20T14:04:54.589-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Silky fruits on the palate follow Intense aromatics. Vanilla, clover, chocolate, coco, cinnamon, and toast. Supple structure and soft integration of the body. Well-balanced.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-8959728955180860799?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I1ae5QRpJB8QnN5FOqyUcXysbu0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I1ae5QRpJB8QnN5FOqyUcXysbu0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I1ae5QRpJB8QnN5FOqyUcXysbu0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/I1ae5QRpJB8QnN5FOqyUcXysbu0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/2FPkC_dd_fk" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2002.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-11200870516189086792010-01-20T14:04:00.002-08:002010-01-20T14:04:32.357-08:002010-01-20T14:04:32.357-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Rich amethyst with deep layers and lots of weight. Menthol, stones, toast, anise seeds, prunes, and mocha. Young and&nbsp; masculine, yet still showing the unique Gemstone minerality.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-1120087051618908679?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w3WPU0s4Dm2vwhFt3OedQ8-BVLY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w3WPU0s4Dm2vwhFt3OedQ8-BVLY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w3WPU0s4Dm2vwhFt3OedQ8-BVLY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w3WPU0s4Dm2vwhFt3OedQ8-BVLY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/yCE2aG-2vWU" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2001.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-59463252190879405732010-01-20T14:04:00.000-08:002010-01-20T14:04:06.956-08:002010-01-20T14:04:06.956-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Ripe strawberries, sweet cherries, tomato, herbs, and straw combine to create a very well integrated palate. Deep color. Complex, mature, soft tannins. A Gemstone classic.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-5946325219087940573?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1FWEV_YbCqFuVbeZ2VkhbwiiGuI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1FWEV_YbCqFuVbeZ2VkhbwiiGuI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1FWEV_YbCqFuVbeZ2VkhbwiiGuI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1FWEV_YbCqFuVbeZ2VkhbwiiGuI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/ltvaI4OOQN0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-2000.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-50911865882306735872010-01-20T14:03:00.002-08:002010-01-20T14:03:40.068-08:002010-01-20T14:03:40.068-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Deep and pretty, this wine is all about the structure. Very robust with rich tannins. Hints of herbs, spices, cumin and crushed stones. Vivid acidity creates a bright finish.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-5091186588230673587?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/abY2xyQ57Fn8D_s3U7mljUlO0I0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/abY2xyQ57Fn8D_s3U7mljUlO0I0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/abY2xyQ57Fn8D_s3U7mljUlO0I0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/abY2xyQ57Fn8D_s3U7mljUlO0I0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/SUDBzrJMjv8" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-1999.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-87271035068453682922010-01-20T14:03:00.000-08:002010-01-20T14:03:12.769-08:002010-01-20T14:03:12.769-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Mature garnet . Earthy, meaty, and leathery. Touches of licorice, menthol, clove, and cassis enhanced by a loamy character. Great structure, extremely soft. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-8727103506845368292?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gMhjN-HiJ70RnWIa8Z9fXelEYFw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gMhjN-HiJ70RnWIa8Z9fXelEYFw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gMhjN-HiJ70RnWIa8Z9fXelEYFw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gMhjN-HiJ70RnWIa8Z9fXelEYFw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/AR8Rh2Dr5FI" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yountville-napa-valley-1998.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-72585416697978202292010-01-20T14:02:00.001-08:002010-01-20T14:07:26.396-08:002010-01-20T14:07:26.396-08:00<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Resilient color with a slight copper hue. Blackberry, cranberry, and ripe red berries combine with floral notes. The tannins have relaxed, reaching maturity. Mineral characters lead to a complete finish with nice acidity. Soft and powerful.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-7258541669797820229?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pGB_spF_ZDHYEJkcjTsY_dtR6fo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pGB_spF_ZDHYEJkcjTsY_dtR6fo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pGB_spF_ZDHYEJkcjTsY_dtR6fo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pGB_spF_ZDHYEJkcjTsY_dtR6fo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/5OaGVPpm5G0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2010/01/gemstone-yontville-napa-valley-1997.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-69046378822974932102009-12-31T18:58:00.001-08:002010-01-10T09:00:13.416-08:002010-01-10T09:00:13.416-08:00The cork was pretty dense showing some age in the bottle. Bright <br /> bubble but not the most refined. Aromas of toast and clementine peel. <br /> Wine has slightly passed it's youth revealing touches of honey and <br /> hints of dates. Slight refreshing acid kick at the conclusion.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-6904637882297493210?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/M0nXyEFG5y-brDlC7yOpZxQB48g/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/M0nXyEFG5y-brDlC7yOpZxQB48g/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/M0nXyEFG5y-brDlC7yOpZxQB48g/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/M0nXyEFG5y-brDlC7yOpZxQB48g/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/W3CKu3SZ3Jo" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com1http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/12/duval-leroy-brut-champagne-non-vintage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-87701707140307074572009-12-31T18:31:00.001-08:002009-12-31T18:31:19.559-08:002009-12-31T18:31:19.559-08:00Very nice bubble, fine and elegant. Core reminds of Grany Smith Apple <br>with slight hints of honey/dry apricot, balanced acidity and enough <br>complexity. Very good value in it&#39;s class: $45 @ wholefood<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-8770170714030707457?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/skhB1DjaanwAT-xwhCOOPoRJPYY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/skhB1DjaanwAT-xwhCOOPoRJPYY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/skhB1DjaanwAT-xwhCOOPoRJPYY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/skhB1DjaanwAT-xwhCOOPoRJPYY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/mWBsiA5yC_k" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/12/louis-roederer-brut-premier-champagne.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-73206797377963427722009-11-24T19:19:00.001-08:002009-11-24T19:19:49.845-08:002009-11-24T19:19:49.845-08:00Soft and fresh aromatics. Cherries, strawberries. Soft merlot <br>dominated body with some flesh. Holding good but ready to drink.<br>11/24/2009 @ home, with Risotto :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-7320679737796342772?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hh2QawiVnmAFFPJf7fJeiZLbAS4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hh2QawiVnmAFFPJf7fJeiZLbAS4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hh2QawiVnmAFFPJf7fJeiZLbAS4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hh2QawiVnmAFFPJf7fJeiZLbAS4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/8Fi-PHLu67A" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/corley-family-proprietary-red-wine-napa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-53997733177191673712009-11-24T18:59:00.001-08:002009-11-24T18:59:54.489-08:002009-11-24T18:59:54.489-08:00Ripe, chocolate, moka. Dark red fruits and still pretty young. Rich <br>almost overipe m but very French on the nose. Drink between know until <br>2015<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-5399773317719167371?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/45UGLmz-URtRka4xMVnXIxrFv28/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/45UGLmz-URtRka4xMVnXIxrFv28/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/45UGLmz-URtRka4xMVnXIxrFv28/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/45UGLmz-URtRka4xMVnXIxrFv28/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/kvFL6yiK8j0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/chateau-pichon-longueville-comptesse-de.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-49696689877625836752009-11-17T21:12:00.001-08:002009-11-17T21:12:53.839-08:002009-11-17T21:12:53.839-08:00Ripe berries on the nose, very juicy in the mouth. Aromatics of ripe <br>red fruits, orange peel and dry fruits.<br>This wine is in it&#39;s maturity phase and very expressive. A very good <br>balance and well executed Pinot, missing terroir for the purist.<br>11/17/09<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-4969668987762583675?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtOHGbuCA1v2Cu5Y_SOJilu-dxc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtOHGbuCA1v2Cu5Y_SOJilu-dxc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtOHGbuCA1v2Cu5Y_SOJilu-dxc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtOHGbuCA1v2Cu5Y_SOJilu-dxc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/FDDhkyBSMsc" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/domaine-chandon-russian-river-reserve.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-67894839907966442732009-11-15T16:21:00.001-08:002009-11-16T08:40:19.368-08:002009-11-16T08:40:19.368-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SwF_zlLtNSI/AAAAAAAABCs/LbiBKnyfLZ4/s1600/13532_330213620176_840240176_9785811_8087972_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SwF_zlLtNSI/AAAAAAAABCs/LbiBKnyfLZ4/s200/13532_330213620176_840240176_9785811_8087972_n.jpg" /></a>Found in my step sister cellar, the bottle was very well kept and pretty high fill for that age.<br /> Amazing color, very bright and red.<br /> Beautiful nose, hints of cranberries and leather. Mouth had lots <br /> flesh. Very dominant acidity that closed overpowered the wine after 15 <br /> min aeration.<br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SwF_1-h_wTI/AAAAAAAABC0/9nGYZ1BoyQU/s1600/13532_330213660176_840240176_9785815_2868795_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SwF_1-h_wTI/AAAAAAAABC0/9nGYZ1BoyQU/s200/13532_330213660176_840240176_9785815_2868795_n.jpg" /></a>11/14/09<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-6789483990796644273?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_ifS72mM_WSUeGpVrkuZMJbeiRk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_ifS72mM_WSUeGpVrkuZMJbeiRk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_ifS72mM_WSUeGpVrkuZMJbeiRk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_ifS72mM_WSUeGpVrkuZMJbeiRk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/PWgZwG82l2Y" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/unknown-burgundy-chassagne-1923.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-39793643681610145622009-11-15T16:15:00.001-08:002009-11-15T16:15:53.965-08:002009-11-15T16:15:53.965-08:00A young, very Californian and well integrated wine. Will deserve to <br>wait another 4-5 years before reaching maturity.<br>11/14/09<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-3979364368161014562?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcJKNoTgF2dcFr0cbzvF0rfp43Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcJKNoTgF2dcFr0cbzvF0rfp43Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcJKNoTgF2dcFr0cbzvF0rfp43Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CcJKNoTgF2dcFr0cbzvF0rfp43Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/26xMXwiFpyQ" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/opus-one-napa-valley-2004.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-69085976574149806052009-11-13T21:38:00.001-08:002009-11-13T21:46:20.129-08:002009-11-13T21:46:20.129-08:00A classical sparkling. One of my favorite from the area. Consistant in <br /> style and precisely crafted.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-6908597657414980605?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UWKoYZGhNifAz_cwFDzfzsXHmO0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UWKoYZGhNifAz_cwFDzfzsXHmO0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UWKoYZGhNifAz_cwFDzfzsXHmO0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UWKoYZGhNifAz_cwFDzfzsXHmO0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/JJT4ygNOuI0" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/etoile-chandon-non-vintage-napa-sonoma.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-80556379023321610062009-11-13T13:19:00.001-08:002009-11-13T13:19:54.054-08:002009-11-13T13:19:54.054-08:00Soft and intense, dominated by syrah and very Californian in style. <br>Still very young. Carafe required.<br>11/13/09 @ St Helena Wine Center<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-8055637902332161006?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Vo6ld0JFXUd5A8pXlMdunl2kGA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Vo6ld0JFXUd5A8pXlMdunl2kGA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Vo6ld0JFXUd5A8pXlMdunl2kGA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Vo6ld0JFXUd5A8pXlMdunl2kGA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/UrxSKG_5Bv8" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/domaine-de-la-solitude-chateauneuf-du.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-71893678707834276532009-11-12T19:35:00.001-08:002009-11-13T13:34:31.551-08:002009-11-13T13:34:31.551-08:00True aromatics of Sauvignon starting with Honeydew on the front and <br /> bright citrus on the body. Excellent and refreshing.<br /> 11/12/09 By the glass at Ad-Hoc.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-7189367870783427653?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HOjh3Jy8hTLa38VAxinBlqOSX4I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HOjh3Jy8hTLa38VAxinBlqOSX4I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HOjh3Jy8hTLa38VAxinBlqOSX4I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HOjh3Jy8hTLa38VAxinBlqOSX4I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/0mRrJdilE-Q" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/ziata-sauvignon-blanc-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-9806695254811293372009-11-12T18:46:00.000-08:002009-11-12T18:33:55.535-08:002009-11-12T18:33:55.535-08:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SvzFlP-4YqI/AAAAAAAABBo/BvvYKlK1Lts/s1600-h/bm-image-735538.jpe"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SvzFlP-4YqI/AAAAAAAABBo/BvvYKlK1Lts/s320/bm-image-735538.jpe" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410896673858210" /></a></p>Lail 2000<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-980669525481129337?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YMb9O8I5NlS2hgmBQfji_CvoGUo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YMb9O8I5NlS2hgmBQfji_CvoGUo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YMb9O8I5NlS2hgmBQfji_CvoGUo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YMb9O8I5NlS2hgmBQfji_CvoGUo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/vwv9wSn5yjw" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/multimedia-message.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-52130358959281259002009-11-12T18:37:00.000-08:002009-11-12T18:38:04.539-08:002009-11-12T18:38:04.539-08:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SvzGjKdXjlI/AAAAAAAABBw/oa_WNXSZIdY/s1600-h/photo-784540.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EWzTLMnrABc/SvzGjKdXjlI/AAAAAAAABBw/oa_WNXSZIdY/s320/photo-784540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403411960343006802" /></a></p>Abiouness Pinot 2006<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-5213035895928125900?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qz8qI_w_xiES9W9wn3Et65MwX60/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qz8qI_w_xiES9W9wn3Et65MwX60/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qz8qI_w_xiES9W9wn3Et65MwX60/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qz8qI_w_xiES9W9wn3Et65MwX60/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/U8DZUFeoWiA" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2009/11/delicious.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677813448277867586.post-26109090515945968892006-11-23T11:18:00.000-08:002006-11-23T12:07:34.797-08:002006-11-23T12:07:34.797-08:00The world of wine is a complex and intricate web of knowledge and history. So, even if you don't live in France that doesn't mean you can't enjoy magnificent vineyards! In states such as Oregon or California, for example, the Willamette Valley and Napa Valley produce some of the most renowned vintages in the world. Do yourself a favor and intoxicate yourself, if not for the juice at least for the serenity of the vines. <br /><br />As my friend Julien, who is French, says, "It's not wine that you sell, it's the romance and beauty captured in the image of what is in the bottle."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8677813448277867586-2610909051594596889?l=winetravelers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lhAySsbMuKeN8xSjLq-qt8NG5mI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lhAySsbMuKeN8xSjLq-qt8NG5mI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lhAySsbMuKeN8xSjLq-qt8NG5mI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lhAySsbMuKeN8xSjLq-qt8NG5mI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Winetravelers/~4/BivtU_F2k1c" height="1" width="1"/>Winetravelers.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15546521318805751909noreply@blogger.com0http://winetravelers.blogspot.com/2006/11/uncork-your-hidden-conisseur.html