WineFlair

Location: Metuchen, United States

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I'm a wine educator, corporate storyteller and former US Marine who loves to help people discover and enjoy the world of wine. Please visit my site or follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WineFlair.


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WineFlair reviewed Bannock Brae Estate Barrel Selection 2005. (4/5)
On Nov 3

Wonderful Pinot from the Otega region of New Zealand. Unfined and unfiltered, this wine is full of bright cherry and berry flavors, with a hint of smoke, soft tannin and great balance. A...

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Reserve Coyam 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 30

A very different blend of grapes; ripe and spicy, and while not quite as bold as the G, has its own unique charm with a bit of smoke and spice and a satisfying, very persistent finish.

Emiliana Reserve Coyam 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5
WineFlair reviewed Natura Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (3/5)
On Oct 28

A lot of the zest of a New Zealand SB, without that over-the-top grapefruit flavor and bell pepper aroma that is off-putting to many. Fresh with a flinty-grassy middle, and a moderately long finish.

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Novas Chard Casablanca 2008. (4/5)
On Oct 28

An extraordinary good Chardonnay. Coming from me that says a lot, as I’m not much a fan of Chardonnay outside Chablis and Burgundy except for the odd and decidedly unoaked version from...

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Reserve G 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 28

Outstanding.This is a really big, full-bodied wine with layers of black cherry, blueberry, plum and cassis; perfectly balanced and nicely structured with a long and surprisingly soft- that is,...

Emiliana Reserve G 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5
WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine and Cigars???.
On Oct 25

I would try a Vin Jaune from the Jura, a very peaty single malt scotch whisky from Islay, or as pretty much everyone else has said, a Port. Unlike many others here, though, I actually think a...

WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Chrysalis Tannat 2006.
On Oct 9

!http://www.wine-flair.com/grapes_and_wines/uploaded_images/Montus-704945.jpg!You've got to really love red wine to even get near this one. Tannat grows in southwest France in a region called...

WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Mx Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2006.
On Oct 8

Andy Beckstoffer is a real vineyard pioneer and the To Kalon is an extraordinary vineyard. Best wishes and I hope to have a chance to taste!

WineFlair reviewed Bannock Brae Estate Barrel Selection 2005. (4/5)
On Nov 3

Wonderful Pinot from the Otega region of New Zealand. Unfined and unfiltered, this wine is full of bright cherry and berry flavors, with a hint of smoke, soft tannin and great balance. A...

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Reserve Coyam 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 30

A very different blend of grapes; ripe and spicy, and while not quite as bold as the G, has its own unique charm with a bit of smoke and spice and a satisfying, very persistent finish.

Emiliana Reserve Coyam 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5
WineFlair reviewed Natura Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (3/5)
On Oct 28

A lot of the zest of a New Zealand SB, without that over-the-top grapefruit flavor and bell pepper aroma that is off-putting to many. Fresh with a flinty-grassy middle, and a moderately long finish.

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Novas Chard Casablanca 2008. (4/5)
On Oct 28

An extraordinary good Chardonnay. Coming from me that says a lot, as I’m not much a fan of Chardonnay outside Chablis and Burgundy except for the odd and decidedly unoaked version from...

WineFlair reviewed Emiliana Reserve G 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 28

Outstanding.This is a really big, full-bodied wine with layers of black cherry, blueberry, plum and cassis; perfectly balanced and nicely structured with a long and surprisingly soft- that is,...

Emiliana Reserve G 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5
WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine and Cigars???.
On Oct 25

I would try a Vin Jaune from the Jura, a very peaty single malt scotch whisky from Islay, or as pretty much everyone else has said, a Port. Unlike many others here, though, I actually think a...

WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Chrysalis Tannat 2006.
On Oct 9

!http://www.wine-flair.com/grapes_and_wines/uploaded_images/Montus-704945.jpg!You've got to really love red wine to even get near this one. Tannat grows in southwest France in a region called...

WineFlair replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Mx Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2006.
On Oct 8

Andy Beckstoffer is a real vineyard pioneer and the To Kalon is an extraordinary vineyard. Best wishes and I hope to have a chance to taste!


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