tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99970882024-03-19T04:47:57.118-04:00The Wine Cask BlogWine Reviews for everyone from the enologically astute to the casually inclinedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460807543143099642noreply@blogger.comBlogger3264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-30862608470522458132024-03-15T17:35:00.003-04:002024-03-15T17:35:32.375-04:00Bogle Pinot Noir 2021 (California)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwd0VcOrlwiZ98HlHn6YPWMnlO1ESJyd3pjL0osJqepFFbF26F5g0hI0ioPo2JNqanOM1HMVA2JBbepS344eWt9ZfGrLArd9VjT7fbTNLnKMm86zOPM8IM_4AyMbxZul70tkgcM4UQR9tewQMe5XvhyMLNB9ixt1CKGU6Ku02mSeQou1SWP9KR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwd0VcOrlwiZ98HlHn6YPWMnlO1ESJyd3pjL0osJqepFFbF26F5g0hI0ioPo2JNqanOM1HMVA2JBbepS344eWt9ZfGrLArd9VjT7fbTNLnKMm86zOPM8IM_4AyMbxZul70tkgcM4UQR9tewQMe5XvhyMLNB9ixt1CKGU6Ku02mSeQou1SWP9KR" width="240" /></a></div><p>Cherry juice hue with aromas of cherry, pomegranate, raspberry with oak notes.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Somewhat acidic first impression with woody fruit front and center, oftart raspberry finishing a bit chewy and fleeting. </p><p>Bogle is a reliable value winery! Buy with confidence on everything they produce. I found this on closeout at a local box store for $7! I bought 2 bottles. No, this is not complex, exciting, or <br />"must have" but C'mon, at $7? It's a no brainer. Pairing with my wife's baked chicken thighs and root vegetables. Raise a glass.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-45754601088336101592024-03-12T12:15:00.007-04:002024-03-14T18:54:28.400-04:00Bogle Zinfandel (Old Vine) 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7cixItFBEo82gzFCkr7EZatzWAurgBPx-A7QRhJCvXq2ULqWLvAms5ODVgARlT6TNbFNHTKZ_cwpCOTpFkdvyrB27ribkZx3FD7PzbGXXvpe6G9CPGnloMpkQXHvK7WMXKYw6w-9FfIaN9qj8ik1ici9zdSKV1D76m3oEBH_mSeZv0ZHqfWkH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="399" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7cixItFBEo82gzFCkr7EZatzWAurgBPx-A7QRhJCvXq2ULqWLvAms5ODVgARlT6TNbFNHTKZ_cwpCOTpFkdvyrB27ribkZx3FD7PzbGXXvpe6G9CPGnloMpkQXHvK7WMXKYw6w-9FfIaN9qj8ik1ici9zdSKV1D76m3oEBH_mSeZv0ZHqfWkH" width="60" /></a></div>This oft reviewed, (Sept.) -- and imbibed--Zin was on sale for $7.00 so I grabbed what they had left. <p></p><div><p>Nice garnet hue with aromas of spicy blackberry, licorice, and spicy big fruit.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Good first impression with a load of rich berries, brooding flavors of more dark berries, and stout structure.</p><p>This is a reliable production and if you love Zinfandel it can be found very reasonably for $8.00-$12.00, sometimes less! I buy it when it's at the lower range.</p><p>Tonight pairing with leftover homemade lasagna which works very well with this nice wine so raise a glass!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-57953895162264625702024-03-11T18:52:00.004-04:002024-03-14T18:55:07.515-04:00Belhara Estate Single Vineyard Malbec 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYH6nPo3tqtfMLRanIfjUhjzH55rZV7hFnUDLIOqf1N_cNCVS2gQmmuDks54tvnEZ99_c4bHd8sxpDXtsqxK1vbPWM2O7cJpnSk7FOVtKh_31X3yte_o_tw2azdl86ZxzPMRS7HSfuE9E7SD6xSVjXOZckuuTn0H4Ie906GHRSypy5cMZAUrYe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYH6nPo3tqtfMLRanIfjUhjzH55rZV7hFnUDLIOqf1N_cNCVS2gQmmuDks54tvnEZ99_c4bHd8sxpDXtsqxK1vbPWM2O7cJpnSk7FOVtKh_31X3yte_o_tw2azdl86ZxzPMRS7HSfuE9E7SD6xSVjXOZckuuTn0H4Ie906GHRSypy5cMZAUrYe" width="240" /></a></div>Nice rich looking dark purple hie with fruity aromas with yeasty baked bread, lovely dark fruit, grapefruit at the edge, sweet pie spice and savory spice as well...<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--Nice texture with big fruit front with hefty structure, blueberry pie nuances with a finish that lingers.</p><p>Reviewed just this past September, this is drinking very well and at $10 for a Single Vineyard Malbec it is is legal robbery! This is a Trader Joe's super value wine so grab some and raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-18532584020499363282024-03-09T18:23:00.001-05:002024-03-09T18:23:10.274-05:00Cave De Lugny Mâcon-Lugny "Les Charmes" Chardonnay 2021<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIX7tRXaR7rKtV7vMWbjRCzTBw0bnGmhX1Cty-pQiUzgucZ3K9CUcJzuuFFWI2uZP5mG_OrG0RhyCNNBz9jbCD7rmWcywabRWaDIrx1YKGuMcnVU7HxYW_OfPoiNoM59CDW3FR5yodGMvzzzkKiomx7HHhyEwgEaZDY_eHz_4a_LAY29ZFdzBK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIX7tRXaR7rKtV7vMWbjRCzTBw0bnGmhX1Cty-pQiUzgucZ3K9CUcJzuuFFWI2uZP5mG_OrG0RhyCNNBz9jbCD7rmWcywabRWaDIrx1YKGuMcnVU7HxYW_OfPoiNoM59CDW3FR5yodGMvzzzkKiomx7HHhyEwgEaZDY_eHz_4a_LAY29ZFdzBK" width="211" /></a></div><p>Nice golden hue with big aromas of lemon, vanilla, baby powder, and a sweet fruit salad.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Tart first impression, with a slightly bitter mid palate, supporting loads of lemon and lip smacking acidity. Finishes with a subtle honey ending. </p><p>I paid about $10 for this Burgundy and it is quite the wine. Acidity is a bit over the top for most palates but I happen to love razor edge acidity. I will be pairing it with my wife's broccoli cheese soup! Raise a glass!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-75462124477282671902024-03-08T18:45:00.000-05:002024-03-08T18:45:00.389-05:00Innocenti Brunello di Montalcino 2017<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhA09G3hO3hWQ6SyZ3XL2AAGG4s-kDLH0xSijDNmWIc6QqGdmTTwXRECZAP6ndPK8bscv9fYfZlUYi4cuIofGI2axi7VCkZORNMdC1IGDqUcvUiVGvImvzbDwCHW5TMCGJinv4q75WWP5hfVe5EycCSyP4_5pyQg9YdG5ZCA4MRAxTE5G0sPEk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="260" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhA09G3hO3hWQ6SyZ3XL2AAGG4s-kDLH0xSijDNmWIc6QqGdmTTwXRECZAP6ndPK8bscv9fYfZlUYi4cuIofGI2axi7VCkZORNMdC1IGDqUcvUiVGvImvzbDwCHW5TMCGJinv4q75WWP5hfVe5EycCSyP4_5pyQg9YdG5ZCA4MRAxTE5G0sPEk" width="240" /></a></div>Bricking at the rim already with a nice deep garnet hue setting off aromas of Beautiful fresh cherry fruit up front with a rustic, forest floor bouquet and a hint of licorice...<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--Mouth watering structure with savory mid palate on top of deep dark rich cherry berry fruit, earthy,and chewy tannins. It finishes with more lovely, slightly lingering, red cherry happiness.</p><p>This pricey Brunello is Sangiovese through and through and crafted for some life. The bricking (slight browning) is a bit surprising in that these should be age worthy for 15 years and beyond. I would drink this NOW to experience the lovely fruitiness still there although it will e a different wine in a couple years, it will be very pleasurable.</p><p>This was a gift but I see it at the $60-$70 price point. That's a little overshot for the wine but a nice treat. I will be serving it with my wife's lasagna! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-47722705273411325992024-03-07T17:58:00.002-05:002024-03-07T17:58:39.824-05:00Confidencial Reserva 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVBHoCn9EgwVEoqT5JixLpd4shIJ9DCp8wd048w6kvUosQTv-51LrE29932-PkK3RLgmH7f-6YBWsynF6G2fsR-SP6TU4UuzzNPfY4MShgckB7gMv9DIvGh8Ox1FohgLJxYdvHpV0gCzpMSkwm-o8I5MuIh_LyhPTI5fPUWQOtFGQzJC-IyqvR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVBHoCn9EgwVEoqT5JixLpd4shIJ9DCp8wd048w6kvUosQTv-51LrE29932-PkK3RLgmH7f-6YBWsynF6G2fsR-SP6TU4UuzzNPfY4MShgckB7gMv9DIvGh8Ox1FohgLJxYdvHpV0gCzpMSkwm-o8I5MuIh_LyhPTI5fPUWQOtFGQzJC-IyqvR" width="80" /></a></div><p>Intense, inky purple with sweet aromas up front, spicy red and bark berry fruit with nicely balanced spices, tar, baker's chocolate.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Integrated, structured pleasant filling fruit, berry pie filling, savory spice at the end with a lingering finish. </p><p>A $10 (reference point $15) this multiple grape blend is delicious and priced below its value. It is drinking lovely and a bargain even at $15 so raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-43357655876938323642024-03-06T18:43:00.002-05:002024-03-06T18:43:10.259-05:00Joseph Händler Riesling 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpSwgYll-QEZGKQCmrBwkGJBS9DCzNK6JbKO13UCuvYX50oX7vCV4S5OUc-6dgD9DFpx_l5AfopzijAzFdq7ju86LWZ5IZ1l5Vm6uiNbd-CEB9cC0P5kAY-b9sju7Ivlfilug9r5BbAIqhwBFVYNX-4J2tm-nTGJmS3s6iKUFnJCS5A8P8olip" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="463" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpSwgYll-QEZGKQCmrBwkGJBS9DCzNK6JbKO13UCuvYX50oX7vCV4S5OUc-6dgD9DFpx_l5AfopzijAzFdq7ju86LWZ5IZ1l5Vm6uiNbd-CEB9cC0P5kAY-b9sju7Ivlfilug9r5BbAIqhwBFVYNX-4J2tm-nTGJmS3s6iKUFnJCS5A8P8olip" width="109" /></a></div><p>Very pale straw hue with fruity aromas of spicy pear, apple, chinese five spice.</p><p>Palate--Lively spritzig (slight pin prick bubbles) with lovely tropical fruit flavors, subdue green apple and robust spicy pear.</p><p>This $7 Riesling from the Pfalz region of Germany is quite juicy a delicious. It is another Trader Joe's offering and is surprisingly good for the money. Chill it down a bit, and serve it with asian cuisine or indian or all by itself and raise a glass.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-64006487293649730952024-03-04T17:57:00.002-05:002024-03-04T17:57:54.387-05:00Poco a Poco 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjascdMYA3kzYYuHEQ4C51Es_E4vNIeJbfTl_a1LkzYO8JbToM7IEykM5Qd7DG97Z_rONIDsvDt-K0cmY4jxVq_tMQ39EW640uiEls5BFo1OcVx0uNEocU5GrIlYmFXkZUGHZaB_ke0ECcGS9DJ_lc0gchWGFgXgmkGPuQNB9_186UdFO7gd_OP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="886" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjascdMYA3kzYYuHEQ4C51Es_E4vNIeJbfTl_a1LkzYO8JbToM7IEykM5Qd7DG97Z_rONIDsvDt-K0cmY4jxVq_tMQ39EW640uiEls5BFo1OcVx0uNEocU5GrIlYmFXkZUGHZaB_ke0ECcGS9DJ_lc0gchWGFgXgmkGPuQNB9_186UdFO7gd_OP" width="240" /></a></div><p>Intense dark black/purple with aromas of pine pitch, spicy black cherry, </p><p><b>Palate</b>--Juicy foundation, lively savory, dark cherry and blackberry, pine, and a touch of mint. Finishes with a slight chewiness, and flavors linger a while telling you to get more! </p><p>For such a young cab from this AVA it is drinking quite well. It will be even better and more integrated in another 2-3 years. The Wine Enthusiast gave this a generous 93 points.</p><p>This was a gift from a special friend and it is a lovely Cabernet from Sonoma (Dry Creek Valley AVA) and sells for around $30. It will be paired with charcoal grilled short cut steak and it will be perfect. </p><p>Raise a glass!</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-60324659895650936412024-02-29T18:09:00.004-05:002024-02-29T18:09:50.214-05:00Scotto Family Cellars Zinfandel (Lodi 2017)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_PAud2TpnyKSeihIos4SvUgJD2ufghe7TEg0YeNJwSmztULhLErmR_x-FX9t3iWOTy38To1OV-eeX8YdlB8e6zUU84PLnkwgENCYROTUZ-reoW4MJMo1N3yVWT7eSz4O_Rp-i4vj2XaASd2Lz3p5Ly-o_3NJNjSJcEd0_DHG_IvHEQ3-izCA4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_PAud2TpnyKSeihIos4SvUgJD2ufghe7TEg0YeNJwSmztULhLErmR_x-FX9t3iWOTy38To1OV-eeX8YdlB8e6zUU84PLnkwgENCYROTUZ-reoW4MJMo1N3yVWT7eSz4O_Rp-i4vj2XaASd2Lz3p5Ly-o_3NJNjSJcEd0_DHG_IvHEQ3-izCA4" width="171" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Solid cherry red hue to the rim with aromas of sweet spicy Zinfandel fruit, spices and red berry through out.</span></div><p><b>Palate</b>--Nicely made, relaxed profile, lovely Zin variertal fruit, everything in the bouquet shows up on the palate, with a nice finish that hangs on a bit saying "Drink More!"</p><p>This Lodi Calif. Zin is a fave of mine and you have seen it reviewed here many times. Trader Joes has a hard time keeping this in stock and the price has gone up from $7 to $10 in the past 3 years....... Still a value so raise a glass!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-62942745562044746612024-02-28T18:46:00.002-05:002024-02-28T18:47:56.392-05:00Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2020<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwvLMIKI7Xn8Nph3qoxYJQ-UfZYFKAlt6piVnZdaDjg7SbIHOhSXqqZJas8gZi8W4bnh_kQgykjXlbjfQc7afP_ZRky1ny2iTD0WlED0lRgdyy98Jg-WqttxFZH0Ujp2rv2_o5KIkM583Adh7VvEBybrNo-wHmlnMksiOmYoiE16BnHBJWetq5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="300" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwvLMIKI7Xn8Nph3qoxYJQ-UfZYFKAlt6piVnZdaDjg7SbIHOhSXqqZJas8gZi8W4bnh_kQgykjXlbjfQc7afP_ZRky1ny2iTD0WlED0lRgdyy98Jg-WqttxFZH0Ujp2rv2_o5KIkM583Adh7VvEBybrNo-wHmlnMksiOmYoiE16BnHBJWetq5" width="80" /></a></div><p>Nice pigmented dark garnet hue with aromas of leather, spicy currant, cigar ash, with underlayer of fresher red cherry-berry fruit</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Bold presentation with ample fruit, solid structure, mid-palate of ruby red grapefruit, toffee, rear palate of baked, burnt apple, chewy tannins, and a fleeting though fruity finish.</p><p>This Chilean Cab from the Colchagua is a nice example of how solid the Chilean Cabernet landscape has developed over the decades into a world class contender. I paid $10 for this nice wine but expect to pay a bit more. </p><p>I am pairing it with my wife's homemade beef pot pie and it will be just fine. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-47924855152896419312024-02-27T20:15:00.001-05:002024-02-27T20:15:16.765-05:00Porto Morgado Tawny Port (NV)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbOBL1fPNHymrYSPrk1LjcQt-HemV91kI04TFLQDIVgCG187mG-Sjr_mL5z3cbtyFs_qUWWey75SWMLFdOt5cTAJJiyOMup-aVfZhmRN4_drdhoLWkCVetonxkZAz1AsK4_oi7WTmbV0eBK-uS9z7G-lTNyplxke9XhiRTPlFJ5fDpsy08dKEI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbOBL1fPNHymrYSPrk1LjcQt-HemV91kI04TFLQDIVgCG187mG-Sjr_mL5z3cbtyFs_qUWWey75SWMLFdOt5cTAJJiyOMup-aVfZhmRN4_drdhoLWkCVetonxkZAz1AsK4_oi7WTmbV0eBK-uS9z7G-lTNyplxke9XhiRTPlFJ5fDpsy08dKEI" width="240" /></a></div><p>*Ruby hue with aromas of spicy prunes, currants, and brighter red fruit above the rim.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Sweet front palate with a hefty foundation to carry the intense port sweetness without being cloying and the silky texture is alluring. Lovely prune whip, with voluptuous ripe dark berry fruit and more prunes. Finishes quickly but for the price makes you want more.</p><p>Pair this with fresh strawberries, or dark chocolate for a wonderful desert. </p><p>This Trader Joe's offering for $8 is al always bargain and buy more kind of wine. Our local TJ's has had a tough time keeping it in stock sop buy when you can and raise a glass!</p><p>This is as closed to being a "ruby" port as it gets but it is a Tawny. Typically should be a "tawny" or light brownish red due to the way it is made. For more information read my comments on other Tawny and Ruby and Vintage ports.</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-49320226716103789182024-02-26T18:45:00.000-05:002024-02-26T18:45:54.780-05:00Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdpNrWOv_GMQvRBHcdztIanyobBtSXox60gH8hN_NUmUN14sVyu55V6L9BRI6ZrF9XVKrcafr40n_3Un0Q0RdL0RfC15JZQwlqJUog9y4LiDYfOFRrAulEf5N-U7yzXMfVvlPQqJQiIuOURKFeF7AQuJFBx395ckEa2ul2vEyDC3w0nmuzUHxx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="352" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdpNrWOv_GMQvRBHcdztIanyobBtSXox60gH8hN_NUmUN14sVyu55V6L9BRI6ZrF9XVKrcafr40n_3Un0Q0RdL0RfC15JZQwlqJUog9y4LiDYfOFRrAulEf5N-U7yzXMfVvlPQqJQiIuOURKFeF7AQuJFBx395ckEa2ul2vEyDC3w0nmuzUHxx" width="60" /></a></div>Rich dark purple, black cherry hue with aromas of pure black berry, yeasty bread, rose petal,<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>-thickish texture with brooding dark fruit, cigar ash, bold tannins, good acidity promising aging potential. Fleeting finish, but a nice touch of carraway on the end.</p><p>The ridiculous thing here is I paid $6 for this Argentinian beauty which was listed at $16 which would have been a dc cent price at that point even. </p><p>Argentina makes spectacular Malbec and their Cabernet has been coming around for decades. This is a wonderful bargain and will only get better over the long haul. I believe this will pay big dividends if you can manage to wait another 5 years but is enjoyable right now. Raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-10584586692820499092024-02-26T16:26:00.003-05:002024-02-26T16:26:40.224-05:00Navigator Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6DBr6w0LG1Fu0ELcFsr-Ap210tN1-449bKSAcAUbZ9_65FBnkOEwKjLbfTsgsASCXJ2WGwGpdC2gzEcIJnIppu-DSbKryuoZkpiArYhsM8GolxBa_bheWALVPe6OoaKXJfwFOuTlzYmM830OkgDmGaGZLm8cWWlDNFWn9HYLVSJhAQn3U5Ti" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6DBr6w0LG1Fu0ELcFsr-Ap210tN1-449bKSAcAUbZ9_65FBnkOEwKjLbfTsgsASCXJ2WGwGpdC2gzEcIJnIppu-DSbKryuoZkpiArYhsM8GolxBa_bheWALVPe6OoaKXJfwFOuTlzYmM830OkgDmGaGZLm8cWWlDNFWn9HYLVSJhAQn3U5Ti" width="299" /></a></div>Lighter garnet hue with aromas of cola, dried cherry, ash, savory spice.<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--A touch watery texture with flavors of spicy fruit, a touch acidic and tannic. Finishes with a more sedate profile but nothing to write home about.</p><p>I paid $13 for this wine although it was marked down from $35. The latter price would have been absurd. At $13, it is "OK" but there are better values out there. This is a pass in my Zin book.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-91459899748544006242024-02-23T18:53:00.002-05:002024-02-23T18:53:54.729-05:0090+ Cellars Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtswoQG2tFR89gvWq_bLWg4rgCRAv4kah__F-5PGwcOJTitItgMM0j_uvbYpGZ_UKUef_YCHmnjX_0JO7xHuiI_fXCF3zspa_JBi9_Zzv1g1yFM2nV7tYU3tQcniVydhAyxf-5PMDvv5Nd9IIpSAk3j-l68xJiXqCEyupNcSrUUI4_kWTQgq3q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtswoQG2tFR89gvWq_bLWg4rgCRAv4kah__F-5PGwcOJTitItgMM0j_uvbYpGZ_UKUef_YCHmnjX_0JO7xHuiI_fXCF3zspa_JBi9_Zzv1g1yFM2nV7tYU3tQcniVydhAyxf-5PMDvv5Nd9IIpSAk3j-l68xJiXqCEyupNcSrUUI4_kWTQgq3q" width="240" /></a></div><p>Pale straw hue with big grassy aromas with grapefruit, lemon, and vanilla touches.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--surprisingly off dry with big grassy Sauvignon Blanc character, nice acidity, grapefruit rind, and a grapefruity finish!</p><p>This New Zealand S. Blanc is crisp, varietal, and will pair nicely with our seafood chowder tonight. </p><p>This will run you around $12 and it is drinks well so raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-72147994070623772322024-02-22T18:26:00.002-05:002024-02-22T18:26:20.876-05:00Buehler Chardonnay Russian River 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFSKxGEyJR0_nQNn0240ipCyAeDbqdYIxrbDp3g_xmx2wsfY3p_SvoQWCQWedfvR5oaig8_7A2N3dv6Z5kgbvYvxkT2hEUvcaTXGbBV-6k3RYXOyXJ6_wqzt9GZwF0KXtAy54g7rOdCQn5yqugaxX5Vjd8bco9HeY3-sxgfSGbtOG2sPO9yPP-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFSKxGEyJR0_nQNn0240ipCyAeDbqdYIxrbDp3g_xmx2wsfY3p_SvoQWCQWedfvR5oaig8_7A2N3dv6Z5kgbvYvxkT2hEUvcaTXGbBV-6k3RYXOyXJ6_wqzt9GZwF0KXtAy54g7rOdCQn5yqugaxX5Vjd8bco9HeY3-sxgfSGbtOG2sPO9yPP-" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Gentle golden hue with aromas of pineapple, golden peach, tapioca pudding, and stronger sweet spice at the rim. </span></div><p><b>Palate-</b>luscious vibrant summer fruit, nice acidity, fleeting finish but some lingering tropical fruit on the very end.</p><p>One of my perennial faves this Russian River AVA Chard I found at $8 (down from $24) and should have bought a case. Rats...</p><p>Raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-18346406865454392452024-02-20T18:33:00.003-05:002024-02-20T18:34:49.008-05:00Porto Morgado 10 year old Tawny Port <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyNWwNTsR-yhfqEpvE6Cm_tNm40yFjFbAUkhCs-MhvK_ge33Mx25bKdJad52zjINLEFFvbbNl_7mybFlOz1OssR1ETJN06WPqXJQyV5_W7o5AEK9PojA88xVyvKwR7ygPQNnYVH3GpfuSmK41axMWeL6erDNmNLtlLQrF2u4PeY3Rk4z_Ztned" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyNWwNTsR-yhfqEpvE6Cm_tNm40yFjFbAUkhCs-MhvK_ge33Mx25bKdJad52zjINLEFFvbbNl_7mybFlOz1OssR1ETJN06WPqXJQyV5_W7o5AEK9PojA88xVyvKwR7ygPQNnYVH3GpfuSmK41axMWeL6erDNmNLtlLQrF2u4PeY3Rk4z_Ztned" width="180" /></a></div><br />A true tawny hue that if you ever want to know what a wine with age on it looks like this is a great example even though this one only has ten years on it. Aromas are baked caramel with an underlying prune whip and a lovely sweet fresh prune bouquet at the very edge of the glass . <div><b><br /></b></div><div><b> Palate -- </b>super sweet, rich brooding fruit, creamy texture, and a pleasing finish that is quite lengthy.
This is a Trader Joe's offering that they have had for years and years although I never wanted to spend the extra piddling dollars to get the 10 year old tawny. What a fantastically lovely, well made port that has everything you want and more. Try this with semi-sweet dark chocolate for a real treat!</div><div><br /></div><div>At $13 this is a steel and is a definite buy more! Raise a glass!
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Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-46742824990576532282024-02-17T19:02:00.002-05:002024-02-17T19:03:08.937-05:00Gazela Vinho Verde NV <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6MV-xyF1p9MR3kbrz5d-JjivfojbI1b7M4Kx1AP4gMrBlvAzm3HSNeJp0KfMsG6F6AAM7ZuiXDIFlBB2D9jpBcG5K0wDcm_9dGes7KW9OeKDChYdUcCWUAFZxvbK1TrjjHpFFhLFSCy3JGiFCxnmKfUzvALbwHbgpFA9mPmbxGM9wb2hAz4W5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6MV-xyF1p9MR3kbrz5d-JjivfojbI1b7M4Kx1AP4gMrBlvAzm3HSNeJp0KfMsG6F6AAM7ZuiXDIFlBB2D9jpBcG5K0wDcm_9dGes7KW9OeKDChYdUcCWUAFZxvbK1TrjjHpFFhLFSCy3JGiFCxnmKfUzvALbwHbgpFA9mPmbxGM9wb2hAz4W5" width="240" /></a></div><p>Sparkling effervescent lightly golden hue on the first pour, with aromas of limes with sweet touch of vanilla.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Lively pin prick bubbles with fresh, limeade on a dancing platform. Gives an off dry but mostly dry front palate. Quite tasty.</p><p>This is a simple, but fun Portuguese Vinho Verde with a decent sense of acidity which will make it go well with any number of lighter fare and cheeses. Tonight I will pair it with my wife's cream of asparagus soup. We'll see how it works--or doesn't. Asparagus is one of the more challenging foods to pair with wine but nothing ventured. nothing gained! </p><p>At $8 for this quaff, raise a glass!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-14521482661446043792024-02-16T18:21:00.000-05:002024-02-16T18:21:05.250-05:00Corvo Colomba Platino "Insolia" 2019<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfxB0NlFO4K__-LHFw9214ZZ4RS-zQHaE7rVQHnsHJpRJxx6zD34g7BxMS3TZBOJP5_K6uJxGz9QaNrv1BEFrYVWodjep7Iq7blCT7urdMgOpPI2rgbvYE02oo6WAlLCTMkBoajWWIEXqpMQRjv9Y-Xm6OzpQBfFA1t7uRaTzd8AQqmLLn6Nmr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2806" data-original-width="2231" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfxB0NlFO4K__-LHFw9214ZZ4RS-zQHaE7rVQHnsHJpRJxx6zD34g7BxMS3TZBOJP5_K6uJxGz9QaNrv1BEFrYVWodjep7Iq7blCT7urdMgOpPI2rgbvYE02oo6WAlLCTMkBoajWWIEXqpMQRjv9Y-Xm6OzpQBfFA1t7uRaTzd8AQqmLLn6Nmr" width="191" /></a></div><br /> Lighter golden hue with aromas of sweet citrusy vanila with pineapple and green apple.<span> </span><span> </span><p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--Tart first impression with mouth watering acidity, everything in the bouquet is present in the mouth. It's a tropical paradise of slightly tightly wound fruit but definite and delicious. </p><p><b>Insolia</b> is the signature white grape of Sicily and has a great reputation and now I know why.</p><p>Here's the "get a grip factor:" This was $6 at a state liquor store I frequent when I am in the vicinity and they get massive buying power super good buys. I have made the 4 hour round trip several times just to go to these wine stores. Did mention they also have no sales tax so that is another 5.5% savings from what I would pay in my state if I could even them which I can't. So even with roughly $16 in tolls, gas and the time, it is still worth while making the trip. I was not familiar with this wine and I like it and will be pairing it with my wife's stir fry and it will be lovely so Raise a Glass.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-31570724805529205582024-02-15T03:12:00.003-05:002024-02-15T03:12:41.078-05:00Gibbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 "Three Clones" Saint Helena (Napa Valley)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggdc362JOPIIGfellcLVqoE6ieAl4hSrAwM6VZt9_na4zW5IXfD3f1WbJvdswPSCvE036a_5iJu1i6RM7zUiaCk4FG1Jqb8RsVoZTPwdMJMzSDznStuz9vGK17x1gaVVuGmvUz9iGyrAFGFUDP1BrCUrpL6KQxrGD9oP4EESEE5SuEk6DNS-ek" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggdc362JOPIIGfellcLVqoE6ieAl4hSrAwM6VZt9_na4zW5IXfD3f1WbJvdswPSCvE036a_5iJu1i6RM7zUiaCk4FG1Jqb8RsVoZTPwdMJMzSDznStuz9vGK17x1gaVVuGmvUz9iGyrAFGFUDP1BrCUrpL6KQxrGD9oP4EESEE5SuEk6DNS-ek" width="180" /></a></div><p>Dark purple nearly black hue with big aromas of fruit carrying across the counter to my nose. Elegant ripe blackberry, currant, rich Damson Plum.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--Silky tannins, somewhat austere opening, tightly wound and needs time to open up. Foundationally a solid Cab from a great AVA but right now, too closed to appreciate fully. Another 4 years would do it well but drinking enjoyably nevertheless. </p><p>Will be serving with charcoal grilled, prime sirloin steak for my Valentine of over 50 years. This was a gift and at about the $40 price point I expect more out of a wine. This is quite straight forward lacking complexity and muscle. Tasty? Again, yes but over priced by $15 or so. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-17877316268189713782024-02-13T18:21:00.004-05:002024-02-13T18:21:53.682-05:00Hubert Meyer Sylvaner 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXBXRJ_deMeO2x7FkfTYbDWy1e4EUkOzTmvNucFBdQXeoK6GLEqbBQCnrew9q4unzcifV3L-9l2PJRuTxqqnbVvMbn4wUpQgIqQTGdelJac1nULNdFDYmMD8D7KCRM6CArvP2UFJaF6JuNMWw-S9c__6qN99d9dEq_r3Y0gsylEZYT5bwiaAG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="474" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitXBXRJ_deMeO2x7FkfTYbDWy1e4EUkOzTmvNucFBdQXeoK6GLEqbBQCnrew9q4unzcifV3L-9l2PJRuTxqqnbVvMbn4wUpQgIqQTGdelJac1nULNdFDYmMD8D7KCRM6CArvP2UFJaF6JuNMWw-S9c__6qN99d9dEq_r3Y0gsylEZYT5bwiaAG" width="313" /></a></div><p>Nearly crystal clear with aromas of gentle yet sweet citrus, tropical fruit melange deep in the bowl.</p><p><b>Palate</b>--An off dry first impression with a good line of acidity, tightly wound at the moment but with warm, flavors of tropical fruit cocktail. Finishes rather quickly but with satisfying fruit.</p><p>A common grape of Alsace but also grown in Northern Italy and Germany. It is a very dry white wine yet its fruitiness can be confused with being "sweet." It is not. Chill it down some and enjoy it with buttery sauces, lighter cheeses and cream sauces with poultry. </p><p>I paid a ridiculous $6 for this wine so raise a glass!</p><p><br /></p><p>*Obviously the label shown is a different vintage!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-86299306507105994112024-02-13T12:54:00.000-05:002024-02-13T12:54:05.895-05:00High Valley Stage 1871 Cabernet Sauvignon "Lake County"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5yeHPrMFZjObe2fpsiCoFDuPWbANrrp3RvSYdEaep5dAZEzgLp_UEryZ9G1Em7LWW9c5bNrpNbcl0GXSM3EDQp4HHz_3-JvA-6e1Me2qQrW86Yu0RWFfrP5Ql0wL49-ASZDqSulU4QkCClq4zN-J9Z1hZaHYW1U1rAGak04dGt0OwHLerozx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5yeHPrMFZjObe2fpsiCoFDuPWbANrrp3RvSYdEaep5dAZEzgLp_UEryZ9G1Em7LWW9c5bNrpNbcl0GXSM3EDQp4HHz_3-JvA-6e1Me2qQrW86Yu0RWFfrP5Ql0wL49-ASZDqSulU4QkCClq4zN-J9Z1hZaHYW1U1rAGak04dGt0OwHLerozx" width="180" /></a></div><br />Dark, eggplant hue with aromas of elegant dark berry fruit, pipe tobacco, fresh red berry, a touch of sweet spice. Off to a great start...<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--Well structured fruit on an intense front palate, all kinds of dark berry and ripe berry pie on opening. Needs to breathe! Even after a few minutes this wine is presenting as a refined, artfully crafted wine.</p><p>I am pairing this with charcoal grilled lamb chops and it is going to be spectacular. Raise a glass! </p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-47282789615124663282024-02-10T21:10:00.002-05:002024-02-10T21:10:49.793-05:00VINO Rosé 2020<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimyOFWGZ0aGUiPZC6aMACDKUTn4WHjRboH_9l58TTcLEKoUP6dAi_C-pNJY677ujcJrnX99Ma3m0XQrvqghnrOhID3sdTIaQh-1kzqaezmDYd9T30ydjZKr1RrPNTCkNvR9p9P0_Q1AEumqZMzf4uqrcuB5a-PzXnjDyCMwlAXc_KVIOVuIdJZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="216" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimyOFWGZ0aGUiPZC6aMACDKUTn4WHjRboH_9l58TTcLEKoUP6dAi_C-pNJY677ujcJrnX99Ma3m0XQrvqghnrOhID3sdTIaQh-1kzqaezmDYd9T30ydjZKr1RrPNTCkNvR9p9P0_Q1AEumqZMzf4uqrcuB5a-PzXnjDyCMwlAXc_KVIOVuIdJZ" width="180" /></a></div><p>Straw hue with big aromas away from the glass of ripe rich summer fruit, </p><p><b>Palate</b>--Surprisingly tart first impression with auster fruit.</p><p>This is a $7 rosé on sale and because of who made it, I grabbed it. Charles Smith is a noted Washington state winery who makes reliably good wine at numerous price points. At this juncture, this is surprisingly "tight." The bouquet is lively but the palate not so much. </p><p>If you pair this with the right food it will be ok for the price, but I wouldn't recommend it as an aperitif.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-60253753166492695632024-02-10T10:08:00.000-05:002024-02-10T10:08:07.466-05:00Galharda Douro 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHVbYOQSUsqA2__PBmBdOgYr3SrZKcz_WXRnlPX1bvxuHO7HOjceAlIHrmY0G_khXFINXNYPnhU1AtWQvu4_AKr90sSGeTUcFD8mBxWia3T2uQACMoA-Qg6Iy7ThIGGtGPqeWv8aUIjtjpnqpZFFWnA3qqMEcwS2R3NGB1dOwkoWCeMCVWR6vO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHVbYOQSUsqA2__PBmBdOgYr3SrZKcz_WXRnlPX1bvxuHO7HOjceAlIHrmY0G_khXFINXNYPnhU1AtWQvu4_AKr90sSGeTUcFD8mBxWia3T2uQACMoA-Qg6Iy7ThIGGtGPqeWv8aUIjtjpnqpZFFWnA3qqMEcwS2R3NGB1dOwkoWCeMCVWR6vO" width="240" /></a></div>Garnet hue with a slight opacity to it with aromas of red berry, pomegranate, sweet/savory spice.<p></p><p><b>Palate</b>--Slightly tart front palate, with puckery tannins and robust acidity. Tart raspberry and cherry.</p><p>Whoa! This is a lip smacking, over-the-top Douro (Portugal) creation that may be beyond mellowing out. </p><p>At 4 years of age it is not very approachable but then again I just opened it. I will see how this pairs with my Carbonara as sometimes these wines that are questionable by themselves are great with food. We shall see!</p><p>***With our dinner of carbonara, it really was a very nice pairing. For $6 raise a glass!</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-56282155459737187142024-02-08T20:53:00.000-05:002024-02-08T20:53:42.830-05:00Lamadrid Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Franc 2019 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJXYFgwNvfwjEybeBzO8fkLCdmqET8kve-0hfz191Xq2KknN67SJvHH_mkOsgaPDMANvsTVZmIAC26CX4YIOatqg_8Y0YooPEiZa5z3MGBZJ4kuCF85ydKSEvLzbQvCR-qM6x6ii96flgI218fcfTHjsHQkh4KphDR-RdN9SVqL6n2uaWtbAP4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="706" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJXYFgwNvfwjEybeBzO8fkLCdmqET8kve-0hfz191Xq2KknN67SJvHH_mkOsgaPDMANvsTVZmIAC26CX4YIOatqg_8Y0YooPEiZa5z3MGBZJ4kuCF85ydKSEvLzbQvCR-qM6x6ii96flgI218fcfTHjsHQkh4KphDR-RdN9SVqL6n2uaWtbAP4" width="169" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Nice intense, pigmented dark purple hue with aromas of wild berry, fragrant cherry, wood, more wild berry fruit</span></div><p><b>Palate</b>--Still youthful a bit austere, tightly wound, high acidity, medium tannin structure.</p><p>This wine needs to open up so I will return to this and go at it again. </p><p>Single vineyard wines are by definition (sort of) the best quality wine you can buy since all the grapes come from the same source meaning they were all grown and treated and ripened in the same way at the same time. That inherently implies a better quality wine. </p><p>As I ams tasting this I am saying to myself, "This is not a very representative Cabernet Sauvignon." LOL That might be because it is NOT Cabernet Sauvignon... :) </p><p>There is potential here so I let it open up and see what we get! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies</div>PBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675857268019399808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9997088.post-7477844323033638852024-02-08T17:05:00.000-05:002024-02-08T17:05:14.234-05:00Messias Tawny Oporto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLqZ2A6iW3Zk4nUZkm-NdSiFIk-qzMkbXqkPMbZMlfIjx8YHbv4HjBUq_1svJKlmtEQVd0ofxZ5sGf_mOqa6dyeuWlQX7Q4zeCfZ5h_pODfNJAbf_0rPWYbajkGQVb0n_p3Kuwf49ye6ke0zfdzrlCurw6MfrMYcr_8pio0n7zZxDMB8Ah-D6D" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="396" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLqZ2A6iW3Zk4nUZkm-NdSiFIk-qzMkbXqkPMbZMlfIjx8YHbv4HjBUq_1svJKlmtEQVd0ofxZ5sGf_mOqa6dyeuWlQX7Q4zeCfZ5h_pODfNJAbf_0rPWYbajkGQVb0n_p3Kuwf49ye6ke0zfdzrlCurw6MfrMYcr_8pio0n7zZxDMB8Ah-D6D" width="95" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Burnt orange (tawny) hue with keen "browning" at the rim; aromas of baked orange peel, evergreen bouquet, stewed prunes, small hint of bright red berries in the rear palate.</span></div><p><b>Palate</b>--Super sweet with silky texture, caramel or toffee, with a finish of baked caramel with a finish that lingers nicely.</p><p> I have not had this particular Tawny port and it is quite a nice wine especially for the price. It was a gift from a friend for whom I repaired their watch (I am a hobbyist watch devotee). Ruby ports are a dark cherry, "ruby" red whereas a tawny port is well, tawny or slightly brown. All ports are fermented as usual but the fermentation is stopped by adding a high alcohol beverage like brandy. The high alcohol kills the yeast and stops fermentation leaving a lot of residual sugar which is why ports are truly "sweet" wines. Because of the addition of alcohol to kill the yeast, ports are higher in alcohol than other red wines. This wine is nearly 20% alcohol.</p><p>This price point is around $18 and is a value for this wine so raise a glass.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">--A Review from The Wine Cask Blog.
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