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"Grip" on Snooth


Purchased on sale for $40 at the winery during a wonderful sale, this Cabernet ... Perhaps it lacks a bit of grip compared to those bigger wines, but it is still a sensational Cabernet, especially at less than 1/2 the...

Conn Valley Eloge Proprietary 1999

Starting at $59.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
November 2009

so I pull a 3 bone prime rib out of the oven at around 2pm on a sunny November ... and cedar, almost not enough grip but still surprising power for what I was led to believe just a few short hours previous. in hind-sight,...

November 2009

Initially the wine comes across as full bodied but it fades rather quickly ... The wine has very little grip to define it's tastes

San Elias Cabernet 2008

Starting at $4.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
November 2009

Light and Smooth. Nice initial grip gives an idea of flavors (oak and cherry) and texture - however a quick finish disappoints. Goes down easy and has the possibility of getting out of hand.

Oxidising meaty edges vs nice intense sweet raspberry vs dry grip all lending good balance. Still young. €21 87+ For lots more Mas Blanc wines, go to http://www.winewriting.com/WineWriting%20subspages.htm#RWS

Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Rimage 2006

Starting at $24.90 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Slightly leathery on the nose with a sweet cherry and white pepper flavor. ... and raspberry. Good grip throughout, leading to a powerful finish

Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley 2007

Starting at $26.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
Brad Coelho wrote in the forum topic: Rhone White Wines for Fall
October 2009

This subject is near and dear to me. My wife loathes white Rhones, mostly due ... racy acidity, firm mineral grip and subtle, nutty flavors. Rayas is another white that is way too pricy, but ages beautifully. For those...

Thin but complex in the mouth at first, then boils over into a grand bright red flavor with grippy tannins and an acidic spicy finish.

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2004

Starting at $26.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

93 points from Wine and Spirits, From Finca Ygay, one of the great estates of ... lengthy wine has excellent grip and enough structure to evolve for another 3-5 years. It should be at its peak from 2010 to 2022

ChipDWood wrote in the forum topic: The 2007 Clos de los Siete. Oy.
October 2009

I've written a full two part review of the latest prime example from Mr. Michel ... tasting, is so tight and gripping that it would kill any live wild game you could serve with it. PART II: I’ve split this review into...

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