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Aromas: dried dark fruits; black pepper; graphite; touch of smoke Character: dry & full-bodied; extracted and intense; firm tannins; medium acids; mineral earthiness; toasty oak Flavors: black currant; dried dark fruit; black cherry cola; ground coffee; kalamata olive; sweet cured tobacco; hint of … Continue reading
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Aromas: black cherry and plum; cocoa; cola Character: dry & full-bodied; rich & fruit-driven; moderate tannins; vibrant acids; smooth, supple mouth feel; subtle oak Flavors: plums sautéed in butter; dark fruit compote; chocolate; macadamia nut; vanilla-tinged oak Food Pairing: mild-medium sharp cheeses; tomato-based Italian fare; Barbeque; roasted meats … Continue reading
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Aromas: aromatic violets and spice; red grapefruit peel; cherry & raspberry notes Character: full-bodied, lush & fruit-driven; mineral undertones; medium tannins and vivid acids; mild oak Flavors: ripe black raspberry & boysenberry; tangy pomegranate; touch of mint Food Pairing: food-friendly – medium-sharp cheeses; … Continue reading
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Now that summer has begun, so has our intrepid search for high quality, reasonably priced, crowd pleasing backyard barbeque wines. To get us started, here’s a sure bet from Washington State — a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (42%), Merlot (29%), Syrah (24%), … Continue reading
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Here’s a smooth, velvety red blend from Washington State’s largest wine producer. It’s an intriguing blend dominated by Merlot (60%) and Syrah (28%), with complementary splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), Grenache (3%), Malbec (2%), Cinsault (.5%) and Mourvedre (.5%). It … Continue reading
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Mill Creek is a small estate winery owned and operated by three generations of the Kreck family. Founders Bill and Yvonne Kreck planted their vineyards in 1965, and in 1974 established the winery in Healdsburg at the southern end of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. … Continue reading
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Aromas: wild berry; black peppercorn; bell pepper; graphite; pine Character: dry; lean structure; full-bodied; earthy & brambly; medium tannins; racy acidity; cedary oak; hints of wood ash Flavors: blackberry; cured tobacco; lemon zest; juniper berry; hints of smoked meat Food Pairing: sharp cheeses; grilled meats & BBQ; … Continue reading
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“Classically California Chardonnay” (CCC) is how we refer to the full-bodied, rich, ripe, and oaky style of Chardonnay that has long been associated with California. “Big,” “opulent,” ”butter,” “peach,” and “vanilla” are common descriptors of this style; characteristics resulting from super ripe fruit, secondary (malolactic) fermentation, and prolonged aging … Continue reading
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Here’s a spirited Pinot Noir from Joseph Phelps’ Freestone Vineyards, located in the cool and rugged Sonoma Coast region just inland from the Pacific coastline. Aromas of huckleberries and anise lead to flavors of ripe red berries, allspice, and lavender, … Continue reading
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Aromas: black peppercorn; lavender; cola; grappa Character: dry; full-bodied; earthy; racy acidity; medium tannins Flavors: black currant & sour cherry; red & green bell pepper; dried herbs; hints of jalepeno, wood ash & roasted meat Food Pairing: sharp cheeses; roasted meats & BBQ; game Page Springs Cellars … Continue reading
