vinorojo


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vinorojo replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Covering the cork with wax.
On May 20

Only reason I can see to do this would be to age a wine that was not intended to be aged (and I wouldn't recommend that) . One of the reasons wineries use wax is to adjust the oxygen...

vinorojo replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine Friday - what are you drinking?.
On Apr 3

I'm waiting on a bottle of Iron Horse Extra Brut 2004 vintage. Just bought it straight from the beautiful winery right near my house.

Classic earthy syrah, opposite of many of the high octane, heavy fruit overloads. This Syrah explodes with dusty tannin and subdued fruit. Excellent oak profile that is complimentary instead of...

Classic earthy syrah, opposite of many of the high octane, heavy fruit overloads. This Syrah explodes with dusty tannin and subdued fruit. Excellent oak profile that is complimentary instead of...

vinorojo reviewed Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Kanzler 2006. (1.5/5)
On Mar 24

This wine oozed of smoky rubber bands and offered little else. The body was light even for pinot, perhaps watery. Minimal fruit and tannic structure. whomever posted this wines price at 59.99 is...

HondaJohn left vinorojo a public message:
On Feb 24

"Awesome ... thanks. :-) "
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vinorojo left HondaJohn a public message:
On Feb 24

"Emeritus is the new Pinot venture of Brice Jones, the ex-owner of Sonoma-Cutrer. He sold to Brown Forman in '99, Once I replentish my stash I'll send you a bottle."
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vinorojo reviewed Roshambo Rock 2004. (3.5/5)
On Feb 10

This is a lovely wine, big and bold but not too heavy handed. Syrah zin and Petite really blended together well. Firm but not too rough tannin followed by a proper amount of earth and dark fruits

Roshambo Rock 2004

Starting at $40.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Classic earthy syrah, opposite of many of the high octane, heavy fruit overloads. This Syrah explodes with dusty tannin and subdued fruit. Excellent oak profile that is complimentary instead of...

Classic earthy syrah, opposite of many of the high octane, heavy fruit overloads. This Syrah explodes with dusty tannin and subdued fruit. Excellent oak profile that is complimentary instead of...

vinorojo reviewed Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Kanzler 2006. (1.5/5)
On Mar 24

This wine oozed of smoky rubber bands and offered little else. The body was light even for pinot, perhaps watery. Minimal fruit and tannic structure. whomever posted this wines price at 59.99 is...

vinorojo reviewed Roshambo Rock 2004. (3.5/5)
On Feb 10

This is a lovely wine, big and bold but not too heavy handed. Syrah zin and Petite really blended together well. Firm but not too rough tannin followed by a proper amount of earth and dark fruits

Roshambo Rock 2004

Starting at $40.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
HondaJohn left vinorojo a public message:
On Feb 24

"Awesome ... thanks. :-) "
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vinorojo left HondaJohn a public message:
On Feb 24

"Emeritus is the new Pinot venture of Brice Jones, the ex-owner of Sonoma-Cutrer. He sold to Brown Forman in '99, Once I replentish my stash I'll send you a bottle."
reply

vinorojo replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Covering the cork with wax.
On May 20

Only reason I can see to do this would be to age a wine that was not intended to be aged (and I wouldn't recommend that) . One of the reasons wineries use wax is to adjust the oxygen...

vinorojo replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine Friday - what are you drinking?.
On Apr 3

I'm waiting on a bottle of Iron Horse Extra Brut 2004 vintage. Just bought it straight from the beautiful winery right near my house.


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