Scary Good Reds, Rated 90 Points and Above Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, October 29, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2007 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Fog Dance – USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley Bright cherries on the nose, with some dirt and twigs underneath. There’s also some minerals and black currant at the end. Smooth and juicy [...]
Archive for October, 2011
American Sparkling vs. French Sparkling
October 22nd, 2011
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American Sparkling vs. French Sparkling Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, October 22, 2011 FLIGHT 1 NV Vranken Champagne Demoiselle Rosé Grand Cuvée Brut – France, Champagne Yeast and apple on the nose, with strawberry and stone, and some flowers at the end. Strawberry and minerals on the palate, with bread and minerals in the middle, and [...]
Rare Breeds; Less Common Grapes from Lesser-known Regions
October 8th, 2011
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Rare Breeds; Less Common Grapes from Lesser-known Regions Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, October 08, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Domaine Tempier Bandol – France, Provence, Bandol Plum and blackberry on the nose, with spice and smoke, and some beef juice at the end. Soft and juicy on the palate, with blackberry and plum, some spice, and [...]
Bold Reds & Soft Whites
October 1st, 2011
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Bold Reds & Soft Whites Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, October 01, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley Blueberry and vanilla on the nose, with cherry and spice in the middle, and earth and minerals at the end. Plum and forest floor on the palate, with spice and stone on [...]
