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2004 and 2003 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2006)

Dark red color. Intensely spicy and rich on the nose, with vibrant aromas of kirsch, raspberry, wild strawberry, anise and fresh rose. Amazingly concentrated, juicy and pure in the mouth, with compelling, energetic flavors of dark raspberry, cherry preserves, poached rhubarb and rose pastille. The minerally finish, which features completely buffered tannins, builds inexorably and…

2004 and 2003 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2006)

Dark red color. Intensely spicy and rich on the nose, with vibrant aromas of kirsch, raspberry, wild strawberry, anise and fresh rose. Amazingly concentrated, juicy and pure in the mouth, with compelling, energetic flavors of dark raspberry, cherry preserves, poached rhubarb and rose pastille. The minerally finish, which features completely buffered tannins, builds inexorably and…

The Annual Red Bordeaux Report (May 2005)

(100% sauvignon blanc, 14.5% alcohol) Extremely fresh, deep nose combines quinine, ginger, minerals and citrus fruits, with white peach and honey notes that suggest viognier (I could not possibly have guessed that this wine was entirely from sauvignon blanc). Rich, honeyed and powerful, with superb fat and depth of flavor. Notes of peach, citrus fruit,…

New Releases from Australia (Jul 2006)

Inky ruby. Deeply spiced aromas of plum, cherry and blackberry, with a meaty topnote. Crisp, focused and energetic, with vibrant dark berry flavors complicated by cracked pepper and olive and framed by lively acids. The brisk finish features a kick of tangy rhubarb.

New Releases from Australia, Part 1 (Jul 2007)

Inky ruby. Deep, powerfully aromatic red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by exotic Asian spices and vanilla, with a slow-mounting floral note adding interest. Weighty red and dark fruit flavors are gently supported by soft acidity and sneaky minerality. Gains sweetness with air, taking a jammy turn on the finish but maintaining superb energy…

2006 and 2005 Rhone Valley Wines (Jan 2008)

(95% grenache and 5% mourvedre) Inky ruby. Stunningly fragrant bouquet of fresh red berries, cherry, minerals, Asian spices and fresh flowers; with its combination of power and purity, this smells like a Musigny. Deeply concentrated raspberry and cherry flavors are complicated by anise, cinnamon and floral pastille, with big but interwoven tannins adding grip. Finishes…