08 Pellegrino Passito di Pantelleria (Marsala): The orange rind & dried apricot are intense, but for this $, where's the acid? $27 B- # 09 Dancing Coyote Gewurztraminer (Clarksburg): Light on the spice, but big on the tasty florals & citrus (& ultra-light on the wallet) $11 B # 08 Dancing Coyote Petite Sirah (Clarksburg):…
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Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2010-04-24
08 Alamos Chardonnay (Mendoza): Things may get too tropical, toasty, or sweet for you, but things will *definitely* get interesting. $13 B- # 05 Snows Lake “Two” (Lake County): CS/CF blend layered w/ berry, spices, cocoa, it’s like the whole pantry. Underpriced (for now) at $45 A # 07 Talus Collection Zinfandel (Lodi): Almost improbably…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2010-04-17
08 Jules Taylor Pinot Gris (Marlborough): Pure stone fruits & creamy complexity make for a jewel from Jules. Best JT I've had yet. $15 B # 07 Michael David Petite Petit (Lodi): Name is equal billing but it's mostly PS w/ some PV. Big, black, bold, & maybe a little Bretty. $18 B- # 08…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2010-04-10
NV Banfi Rosa Regale (Brachetto d’Acqui): Cranberries, rose petals, & fun. Don’t expect an open bottle to stay full for very long. $20 B- # 06 Gallo Barrelli Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley): Serve to those who still think fruit bombs can’t be legit. $35 B+ # 08 Mac Murray Ranch Pinot Gris (Sonoma…