Leaner

• October 2009

  “I wasn't going to post anything but since this thread is still going . . . You ... less opulent fruit and a leaner profile. Can be quite nice in some cases if that's your thing. France remains a strange place. Of its...”

  Forum post in the topic What is your favorite wine for... by GregT

  
  
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  September 2009

  Brass Tacks Zinfandel, Amador County 2004

  Snoothrank:

  “A leaner style of Zin that's interesting and food-friendly. Earthy with red fruits like cherryand currant with some spiciness. Good balance. I prefer this style to the over-ripe and over-extracted Zins that are more...”

  Wine review by WalnutCreekWineGuy

  
  

• September 2009

  “Thanks Greg! We had some great Murray's Cheese pairings-- Tomme Crayeuse ... pucker that lingers" "leaner than the 2004" "crisp acidity in the back corners of the mouth" "mineral finish" "lingering" 'DYLAN' 2006 "granny...”

  Forum post in the topic Tasting of 94 pt Oriel 'Dylan'... by Lara at Oriel

  
  

• August 2009

  “njwineguy has got it right... Borsao Tres Picos is 100% garnacha and is great. ... retuerta 'rivola' is a bit leaner and more acidic but equally great. don't know if the rivola will come under $13. though”

  Forum post in the topic What is your favorite wine for... by brodyluv

  
  

• August 2009

  “I had a great white wine at the bar in Arnie Morton's the other night. ... feel, but a little leaner and not buttery. Good sipper, good with light food. What kind of whites are you drinking in the hot weather”

  Forum post in the topic Summer Whites by ranmanvino

  
  
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  August 2009

  Charles Smith Chardonnay Eve 2007

  Snoothrank:

  “This is a great summer Chardonnay, a much leaner and crisper style not typically seen in domestic Chardonnays and it is refreshing to find a domestically produced Chardonnay that is not buttery or over done with oak. This...”

  Wine review by WhatsNewinBooze

  
  

• July 2009

  “California’s Sierra foothills appellation spans across some of the least ... smells granitic.  A touch leaner and more transparent than the CF with a redder fruit profile. Bright acids and nicely measured tannin yield...”

  Forum post in the topic Strike it rich in the Sierra... by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  July 2009

  Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006

  Snoothrank:

  “Reticent and minty with an interesting mineral edge to the nose, smells granitic. A touch leaner and more transparent than the CF with a redder fruit profile. Bright acids and nicely measured tannin yield a firmly medium...”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• July 2009

  “Well, regarding aged Aussie whites and price, you may very well be surprised. ... $12. It doesn't get much leaner than that. Or get a good dry Furmint from Hungary. There aren't many imported but if you can find it,...”

  Forum post in the topic What's wrong with Australian Wine? by GregT

  
  

• July 2009

  “ You’ve heard it before I’m sure. Anything but Chardonnay, and I mean ... tat is seductive. A leaner style in the mouth, really taut and focused with intense notes of very fresh orange, peach, pear and papaya fruits...”

  Forum post in the topic Join the ABcC Club! by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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