Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley

Posted by Mike Murry Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:17:35 GMT

2006 Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley

Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley

I let this wine breath for about 5 hours.

The blueberry and violets really jump out at you on the nose of this wine. I also detected some hints of spicy earth and blackberry. The palate is very rich, and had blackberry, blueberry, earth, spice, and a good floral finish.

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Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard

Posted by Mike Murry Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:21:12 GMT

2005 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard

I let this wine breath for 5 hours.

The nose had a nice mix of cherry and rhubarb, a little spice, and hints of earth and vanilla. The palate was silky smooth, and had berry and rhubarb, some cherry, and a nice finish of spicy oak.

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Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard

Posted by Mike Murry Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:56:12 GMT

2006 Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard

Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard

I let this wine breath for 5 hours.

The nose had a strong aroma of beef stew, along with venison, smoke, blueberry, and a touch of oregano at the end. The palate was thick and creamy, and had lots of game and smoke, a little blueberry, and finished with a stony flavor.

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Summerland Pinot Noir Solomon Hills

Posted by Mike Murry Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:35:01 GMT

2006 Summerland Pinot Noir Solomon Hills

I let this wine breathe about 5 hours.

The nose had nice cherry and cola aromas, along with forest floor, spice, and hints of strawberry. The palate was smooth and sweet, with cherry and forest floor, and a nice spicy finish.

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Bodega Mustiguillo Mestizaje

Posted by Mike Murry Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:08:19 GMT

2005 Bodega Mustiguillo Mestizaje

Bodega Mustiguillo Mestizaje

I let this wine breath for 5 hours.

The nose had lots of blackberry and blueberry fruit mingled with damp, fresh earth. The palate had a bit of sweetness on the initial attack, but softened out with strong flavors of blackberry, a little licorice, and a nice finish of wood and dirt.

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