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 Merlot + Sonoma
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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. | | | | | | | | | |
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WHY WINE BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010  Conconnan Conservancy Peite Sirah 2007
Of course my choice would be Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley or Russian River Valley, the home of some of the best wines in the world. Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Maybe we should wait until we can spend a couple of months and visit them all. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 Cameron Hughes Wines
Lot 169 Napa Valley Merlot 2007: new release Blue fruits, candy cane, some heat, blueberries, oak, structured. Lot 147 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 $15 Dry, tarry, some minerality, tight, attractive aromas of leather, sachet d'Épices and black cherry, with violets tones and oak. To me they were all great value wines. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 The Long Island Wine Blind Challenge
The breakdown was 5 flights of 4 each of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (unoaked), Chardonnay (oaked), Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This past week the Long Island Wine Council sponsored a seminar and blind tasting of its wines to compare them with others from international regions. So, here we go. MORE >> -
SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, 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. Tags: Cellar Selection 2005 1997 4 stars 1995 2 stars USA 1991 3 stars 1999 Good Value Ridge Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Monte Bello 2008 Wooden crosses line the road, where, I presume, luckless travelers have fallen. MORE >> -
SLAKED | FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 Ridge Vineyards Z-List Spring Shipment
From 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot,5 % Cabernet Franc.,5% Tags: Cellar Selection 2004 2 stars USA Central California 3 stars Ridge Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Napa Valley Ridge Vineyards Z-List Spring shipment included the 2007 Geyserville, East Bench, and Paso Robles zinfandels. MORE >>
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- California Futures Tasting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel SLAKED | MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
- 2003 Ridge Vineyards Lytton East Zinfandel * SLAKED | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
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