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 France + Malbec
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | VIGNA UVA VINO JANUARY 10, 2010 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret 2007 Grapes from Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado make up this Claret (or English Bordeaux) blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. very generous finish displays itself via a robust rich texture and silky tannins. 13% alcohol and in the $15-20 range. Very nice. | | | | | |
| | | | DR. VINO JUNE 8, 2009 249 bottles of wine on the wall 2006 Wendouree Shiraz/Malbec, Clare Valley. 2005 Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Great. 2005 Château Mouton Rothschild Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot, Pauillac. 2005 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Clare Valley. Day One. Australia’s Regional Classics (1C). | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011  Visiting Constantia Glen in South Africa
The two Bordeaux blends are the Constantia Glen Three and the Constantia Glen Five, with the “Five” containing the typical five grapes (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc) and the “Three” containing the major Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. “Welcome!” says Gus C.G. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
This was my favorite from the first flight at the Snooth Cabernet tasting last week. Initially, beautiful dark ripe blackberry aromas assault together with wafts of berries, and hints of vanilla, spices and cassis. 15% alcohol and $16.99 MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 Wines for the New (Jewish) Year UNDER $30
And two wines in their appellation series that are of interest are the Carmel "old vine" Carignan & the Carmel Petit Sirah. Staying with the theme of uncommon varietals is the Recanati Reserve Cabernet Franc. Those are: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008  NorCal day 2: Sonoma
Their 2004 cabernet which is actually a Bordeaux blend of 76% Cabernet, 18% merlot, 4% Petit Verdot & 2% cab franc. Although Ridge is known for their Zins they do make other very fine wines and we were started off with a Chardonnay and finished with a Cab/Merlot blend and finally a Petit Syrah. Serious pretension. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts
Moving to the Rhone valley in France I tried some wines from Eric Texier. Next to Texier was Domaine Franck Peillot from the Bugey region of France (a place I had never previously heard of). wine I really loved and found quite unique was the 2005 Domaine de Roally Vire'-Clesse' from the Macconnais, France. don't know. MORE >>
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