Arrow and Branch Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2010 – 94 Points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Sep 27th, 2011 | 0 comments
Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. A delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of barrel toast that soften and lengthen the finish. Fermented in mostly neutral oak, this wine is pleasurably fresh, clean and substantial.
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Produced by Arrow & Branch.
Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon “Mica” Napa Valley 2009 – 95 Points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Sep 26th, 2011 | 0 comments
Perfectly balanced. Mica is rich and elegant (and bold!), layered with lush blackberry and ripe red-cherries with subtle hints of espresso, dark chocolate and toffee. Well integrated oak flavors, velvety mouth-coating tannins and a long lingering finish that bodes well for thrills tonight (after decanting ½ hour) or anytime over the next 5 – 7 years. We predict this impressive effort will peak around 2014.
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Produced by Buccella.
De Sante Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Terraces 2007 – 95 Points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Sep 20th, 2011 | 0 comments
The color in the glass is dark red with purple at the center of the glass. Aromas of fresh blackberry, raspberry and just-baked cherry pie hint at the amazing fruit that marks all of the ’07’s. The palate is seamless with a full and even texture from start to finish. Like one piece of fine silk, the wine simply flows. The fruit expression is dramatic with cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and spiced plum alternating and repeating. The finish is ethereal, floral, gently spiced and persistent. It is the type of sensation that makes you want to have another sip.
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Produced by De Sante.
Double Eagle Proprietary Red Wine Napa Valley 2009 – 95 Points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Sep 19th, 2011 | 0 comments
The wine is deep in color with aromas and layers of flavors of caramelized anise, cassis, sweet cocoa, blackberries and cola. Firm in structure but generous in mouth-feel make the wine drinkable now, but will develop and improve for a number of years to come. Nice and luscious.
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Produced by Double Eagle.
Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge 2008 – 96 Points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Aug 31st, 2011 | 0 comments
This deliciously well ballanced Cabernet Sauvignon is built-to-last for 5 – 7 years depending upon personal tastes but so lithe on the palate collectors that pop the cork earlier are in for a thrill ride. Dark and inky, this Cabernet reminds me of a renowned $100+ second growth Bordeaux, exquisitely layered with a velvety smooth, well-integrated structure, round tannins, dense texture, and a long lingering finish that lasts a full 30 seconds. The flavors are elegant with blackberry, currant, semi-sweet chocolate and a savory component of lightly roasted walnuts combined with a hint of tobacco. This wine is delicious to enjoy NOW with a big steak but continue to evolve for anyone patient enough to wait. This our favorite Duckhorn’s 100% Cabernet to date and will peak in flavors and balance around 2015 in our opinion.
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Produced by Duckhorn Wine Company.
