Michael Murry

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 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 [...]

Bargins vs. Big Boys Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, September 17, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena Tobacco and cherry on the nose, along with blackberry and spice, and some mocha at the end. Rich and dark on the palate, with black cherry and blackberry, coffee [...]

Wines of Paul Hobbs Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, September 03, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon Bramare – Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo Tobacco and milk chocolate on the nose, with cherry and toasted oak underneath. Rich and thick on the palate, with some cherry and chocolate, and some smoke on the finish. [...]

You be the Critic! Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, August 27, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2005 Villa Creek High Road James Berry Vineyard – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Spice and dirt on the nose, with some black currant and blackberry in the middle, and some floral notes at the end. Black fruit on the palate, [...]

Great BBQ Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, August 20, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2009 Costa De Oro Pinot Noir – USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Strawberry and cherry on the nose, along with spice, and artificial orange flavoring. Earthy and spicy on the palate, with rich berry and citrus notes. (89 Points) 2006 Cristom [...]

Common vs. Uncommon Varietals Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, August 13, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2009 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja Erre punto R. – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Pear and crushed rock on the nose, along with spicy floral notes and a little citrus. Rich and juicy on the palate, with lots of [...]

Staff Favorites Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, August 06, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2005 Betts & Scholl Hermitage Blanc – France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage Peach and pineapple on the nose, with whipping cream covered apples underneath. At the end was some stone and floral notes. Rich and toasty on the palate, with peach and tropical fruit, [...]

Bordeaux Varietals Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, July 30, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot Lazio IGT – Italy, Latium, Lazio IGT Smoke and stone on the nose, followed by rich, dark, black fruit and a spice. It ends with a touch of earth. Rich and smoky on the palate, with minerals and [...]

Champagne Varietals Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, July 23, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Rippon Pinot Noir – New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Lake Wanaka Floral on the nose, with vanilla beans and cake spice underneath. The fruit comes in towards the end, mainly cherry and raspberry. Much more fruit on the palate, but it tempered by [...]