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  July 2014

  2012 Volar Lodi Zinfandel 2012

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  A Lot 18 Selection - interesting, these are the Tasting Notes:'...A bit lighter ... palate, along with notes of ripe cherry and chocolate, all combining and leading to a long finish. There's a tiny bit of Petite Sirah in the blend, which lends a smoky note to the wine...' I found these notes 'spot on' A very light, very pale, very fruit forward... Read More

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• July 2014

  The '07 Coudoulet was the biggest disappointment for me, if indeed there ... ... and black pepper, smoke. Ripe, dark concentrated fruit, with good freshness. Finishes gracefully, some chalk and sweetness from the fruit lingering along with the acidity. This was a treat, made sure to get a sample of this early on.2012 Halcon Alturas as noted ab... Read More

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• July 2014

  Some years ago I was a very big fan of Rosenblum Zinfandels.  Something ... breezes produce perfectly ripe Zinfandel fruit."The vineyards are named after long-time grower Tony Cutino's daughter, Carla Meadows, who has been a superlative supporter of saving these historic vineyards from the clutches of real estate developers."Since OT turned me... Read More

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• July 2014

  Looking at some notebooks the next 2 flights were '07 Vintage.'07 ... stemmy nose. Rich ripe red berry bordering on purple. Juicy, nice acid. I spent time with the Pax this morning.'07 Pax Cellars Obdisian Kinghts Valley - Open almost 48hrs with no cork. Sure glad the fruit flies aren't around this time of year! Iridescent purple color really p... Read More

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• July 2014

  We had 4 Cardiac Hill Syrahs nut only three glasses per taster. The Jemrose was ... ... heat on the finish, very ripe and soft 2012 Riverain Cardiac Hill - This one really stole the flight for me. Some smoky BBQ nose, tart red fruit, acidic, young, promising but needs time. Jemrose Cardiac Cuvée - Great drinker but outclassed by the competition... Read More

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• July 2014

  The first flight was '08 Copain and '09 Copain and Alturas. '08 ... ... Copain - Lovely nose, ripe tart red fruit lots of acidity, grippy finish. Can sit in the cellar for a while.'11 Copain - Yeasty bread dough, ripe black and blue fruit, firm texture, juicy, chalky tannins. I think the '10 showed best but the air time needs to be taken into... Read More

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• July 2014

  Home already? Non-stop? You made good time. All these wines sat open all ... ... Copain - Lovely nose, ripe tart red fruit lots of acidity, grippy finish. Can sit in the cellar for a while.'11 Copain - Yeasty bread dough, ripe black and blue fruit, firm texture, juicy, chalky tannins. I think the '10 showed best but the air time needs to be t... Read More

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  July 2014

  Chateau de Campuget Costieres-de-Nimes Rose Tradition 2013

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  Not bad at all, some complexity but nothing extra special. Decent amount of ripe red cherry, citrus and medium acidity. Read More

  Wine review by vin0vin0

  
  

• July 2014

  I know this is supposed to be a family forum, but this happened last night. ... fruit is very fresh, barely ripe, though the acidity isnt quite overwhelming. Shows good spice and fine tannin on the back. The finish has good power, showing this wines great potential. Surprised at how well it's drinking already, showing a balance of feminine and... Read More

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  July 2014

  Alto-Cinco Garnacha 2012

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  This wine has 14.0% alcohol and the bottle is sealed with an agglomerated cork. ... and decent acidity. Rich, ripe berries, spice and cherries coat the palate initially and grudgingly allowing some white pepper and cocoa powder to slip through on the back end. A candied floral nose enters the picture on the finish which has decent length. Th... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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