Michael Murry

Blind Tasting Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, July 10, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2001 Maria Grazia Guerrieri Terra di Ripanera Vino da Tavola – Italy, Tuscany, Vino da Tavola The nose had spice and tobacco, dried herbs, and some cherry. The palate had tobacco and herbs, cherry, and a spicy finish. (88 Points) 2005 Domaine Alfred Grenache [...]

Independence Day Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, July 03, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2008 Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu The nose on this was outstanding. It had lots of fresh ground black pepper and tobacco, black currant and [...]

Wines of California Farpointe Cellar Tasted Wednesday, June 30, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2005 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Cuvée des Cinq – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles The nose had ripe strawberry and cherry, a little earth, and some toasted herbs at the end. The palate ripe, red fruit, earth, a little pepper, and [...]

Nothing but Northwest Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 26, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2007 Amity Vineyards Gewürztraminer Dry – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley The nose had strong aromas of stone, lychee, and pear. There was also a little spice, citrus, and floral notes at the end. The palate was viscous, with lots of citrus and flint. [...]

Wines Rated 90 Points or Better Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 19, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2005 Rusden Mataro Full Circle – Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley The nose had blackberry and blueberry, spice and forest floor, and some vanilla and chocolate towards the end. The palate was rich and juicy, with blueberry liqueur, black, [...]

Old World vs. New World Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 12, 2010 FLIGHT 1 NV RedHeads Studio Return Of The Living Red – Australia, South Australia The nose had leather and blackberry, herbs and flowers, and some spice at the end. The palate was soft, with blackberry and black currant, some leather, and a little [...]

Highly Rated vs. Underrated Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, June 05, 2010 FLIGHT 1 2006 Alvero Espinoza Malbec Cruz Andina 91 – Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo The nose had plum and espresso, blueberry and a little shaved cocoa. The palate had good grip, with blueberry and plum, chocolate, and a good fig finish. (Points) 2007 [...]