| |
 2004 + 2008
+ Russian River
|
10 articles |
| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | SLAKED JUNE 4, 2009 Pax is Back. And This Time It's Personal In the spring of 2008 I learned that the winemaking prodigy behind Pax Wine Cellars, monsieur Pax Mahle, was leaving the eponymously named venture and striking out on his own, once again. Tags: Cellar Selection 2004 3 stars Russian River Valley Sonoma Rumor had it that disagreements with co-owner(?) | | | | | |
| WINE TASTING GUY MAY 5, 2008  NorCal day 2: Sonoma ended up in Healdsburg in the Russian River and started at a winery called Sausal winery. Maybe he simply lacked personality. Ahhhh. | WINE TASTING GUY APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts His 2004 Neiman Cellars Napa Valley Red is a blend of 1/3 Cab Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot, & 1/3 Cab Franc. Sadly Pam was not there, but her 2005 Cab Franc & 2004 Cab Sauv were. The 2004 C & S "Stone Place" Cabernet Sauvignon also had a very nice round & velvety mouth feel. don't know. great wine. Onto the reds. | SLAKED AUGUST 10, 2008  Vacation Whites, etc. The 2006 of Dumol's "Lia," a Russian River Valley Viognier was super: rich and ripe fruit, tight body, good length. | | | | | | | | |
| -
SLAKED | SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008  2004 Sutton Cellars Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Cummings Vineyard "The Crossroads"
Raspberry liquor color. Pungent red berry aroma that is hot and tart on the palate. Long warm finish MORE >> -
SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008  Kistler Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2004
Impetuous color, whatever that means. Kistler's RRV chardonnays routinely elude description, and this one does just that: Honey, amber notes, with rich minerality and steely grip. This was very subdued at first and livened up as it breather. MORE >> -
SLAKED | SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008  Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard Russian River Valley 2004 **
Blackberry and purple color with blackberry and rich, round peppercorns on the nose. Nicely fleshy and robust in the mouth, with pepper and licorice notes. Silky and mildly sweet on the finish MORE >> -
SLAKED | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008  Buying Wine in Mexico
2004 Mouton Cadet Bordeaux. 2004 Cantina Zuccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva * (Previously reviewed) Nice bright fruit this tasting, with good acidity and a lightly silty texture. 2006 Walter Hansell Russian River Valley Chardonnay ** Another big wine, this one from the RRV, with golden fruits. drink beer. 2006 M. MORE >>
| |
