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2008
+ Napa
+ Petit Verdot
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SLAKED MAY 24, 2009 1988 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello From 95% cabernet sauvignon, with 3% merlot and 2% petit verdot.makes me think they should add 2% petit verdot to the final blend of the 2008, in an attempt to recreate the longevity of the sweetness here. Tags: 2004 Central California 2006 1988 3 stars Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Napa Valley 4 stars underneath. | SLAKED MAY 20, 2009 2008 Monte Bello Futures Tasting The 2008 Monte Bello will (probably) be made from just cabernet sauvignon and merlot for the first time in twenty-five years. All are superb. | WINE TASTING GUY MAY 27, 2008 Wine club BBQ joined upon returning to NYC from Napa in search of other wine-curious individuals. In previous posts I've mentioned a wine club I have joined. | WINE TASTING GUY MAY 5, 2008 NorCal day 2: Sonoma stayed in a northern part of Napa known as Calistoga and made my way North West to Sonoma county. Maybe he simply lacked personality. Ahhhh. | | | | | | | | | -
WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 Day in Napa Connie & I worked together at Napa Wine Company where she was easily one of my favorite people. We started the visit with a white as I tried what I was told the only Albarino from Napa (or maybe it was the first?). finished off with their St Helena Cab that I enjoyed as it was different from most Napa Cabs. Nice wines. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts He is collaborating with a winemaker I used to work with in Napa and poured that wine for me in addition to his own wine. His 2004 Neiman Cellars Napa Valley Red is a blend of 1/3 Cab Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot, & 1/3 Cab Franc. Maybach winery from the Napa Valley had one wine at the tasting. don't know. great wine. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 Skurnik Tasting - my favorites (finally) Lang & Reed Napa Winery was represented by the husband and wife team who make the wines and they were great. The 2003 "1er Etage" Cab Franc was blended with 2% Petit Verdot and had very subtle green notes but was was nice as well. Also had a nice Cabernet from Oakville, the town in Napa where I lived and worked. MORE >>
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