Michael Murry

Sale Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, January 07, 2012 FLIGHT 1 2008 sanglier Viognier Kick Ranch – USA, California, Sonoma County Citrus and stone on the nose, with roasted nuts and peaches, and some floral notes at the end. Rich and stony on the palate, with citrus and tropical fruit, and a good nutty finish. [...]

New Years Eve Bubbly Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, December 31, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs – USA, California Apple and tropical fruit on the nose, with roasted nuts and beeswax in the middle, and some baked bread at the end. Tart on the palate, with lots of lime and green apples. [...]

Merry Christmas from Farpointe! Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, December 24, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros – USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros Cherry and chocolate on the nose, with plum, strawberry and floral notes at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with sour cherry and plum, and a nice cocoa finish. [...]

Staff Favorites for Christmas Day Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, December 17, 2011 FLIGHT 1 NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut – France, Champagne, Oger, Champagne Lemon zest and nuts on the nose, with some floral notes, yeast, and apples. Lemon and roasted almonds on the palate, with bread and pear underneath, and a [...]

Stocking Stuffers Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, December 10, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2007 Peju Province Winery Merlot – USA, California, Napa Valley Tobacco and blackberry on the nose, with cherry and dark chocolate underneath, and some mint at the end. Red and black fruit on the palate, with chocolate and leather on the mid-palate, and some [...]

Black Friday Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, November 26, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2003 Spencer Roloson Tempranillo Madder Lake – USA, California, North Coast, Clear Lake Smoky on the nose, with some cherry and plum, and a little spice at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with lots of tannins. The cherry and smoke [...]

Wines to Pair with Chocolate Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, November 19, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2004 Spencer Roloson Syrah La Herradura – USA, California, Napa Valley Grilled meat and BBQ on the nose, with black fruit underneath. Much the same on the palate, but with a nice bit of fatiness to it. (91 Points) 2007 Coho [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]