Glen’s 50th Birthday Glen and Za’s house Tasted Sunday, June 26, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2005 Huët Vouvray Cuvée Constance – France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray Cream and lychee on the nose, with caramelized ginger, green tea, and a nice mineral backbone. The palate had a very candied aspect – mainly melon and citrus, with more [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Battle of the Sexes: Female vs. Male Winemakers
June 25th, 2011
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Battle of the Sexes: Female vs. Male Winemakers Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 25, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2007 Rivetto Barbaresco Ce Vanin – Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco Sour cherry on the nose, plus cedar and spice underneath, and a hint of perfume and rose petals at the end. Very fruit on the palate, but with [...]
Poolside Wines
June 18th, 2011
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Poolside Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 18, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Argyle Pinot Noir Nuthouse Reserve Series – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley Smoky and spicy on the nose, with dark black fruit, and roasted herbs. Huge and rich on the palate, the fruit really shines here. The herbs and smoke that are so strong [...]
Italian Wines
June 11th, 2011
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Italian Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 11, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2005 Travaglini Gattinara – Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Gattinara Dried flowers and crushed rock on the nose, framed by roasted herbs and tobacco. The fruit comes on towards the end with some nice sour cherry notes. Much the same flavors on the palate as [...]
Napa vs. Sonoma
June 4th, 2011
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Napa vs. Sonoma Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 04, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2006 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – USA, California, Napa Valley Blackberry and licorice on the nose, with background notes of bittersweet chocolate, black olives, and toasted oak. Minty on the palate, with dark rich fruit and chocolate underneath. The mid-palate adds [...]
