Round Petal

• May 2013

  While traveling through Napa Valley last month I noticed that all the Vineyards I visited had roses planted around their crops. They're planted and watched closely for any early signs of infestation on the land. They monitor the Roses closely and upon early signs of problems, protective measures are taken to make sure the grape vines receive a s... Read More

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  April 2013

  Schug Carneros Pinot Noir 2010

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  Oaky and herbal on the nose with attractive bitter almond nuances and some smokey, almost meaty top notes over stony cranberry and raspberry fruit. Very smooth and supple in the mouth, this is soft and round with lovely cherry, red currant and raspberry fruit flavors backed up by well judged oak spice and a nice hint of wild herbs. The finish re... Read More

  Wine review by BRUNOHOEPERS

  
  

• November 2012

  With the holidays fast approaching, this is the time of the year when most of us begin to look for wines that are a cut above our average, wines that deliver something special yet hopefully do not break the bank while doing so. There are many possible routes to take, but Rioja Reserva offers a unique opportunity to bring that something special t... Read More

  From the article Rioja Reserva

  
  
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  September 2012

  Burlotto G.B. Barolo Acclivi 2008

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  This is really soil-driven on the nose and turns quite sweet, with finessed raspberry fruit accented by hints of rose petal, a little quinine, red apple skin and bit of herb. In the mouth, this is round and very lively on the mid-palate. Vertical acids, ripe tannins and a savory core of woodsy herb notes support woodsy red currant fruit. This th... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  September 2012

  Fratelli Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2008

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  This has a great nose full of nettles, spices, rose petal, smoke and limestone, though not much fruit yet. Intense, round, rich and powerful on an entry that shows more flesh than many 2008s. The mid-palate offers lovely depth with rich wild berry fruit, dusty, austere tannins and hints of lingonberry and mint on the long, aromatic mineral-laced... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• September 2012

  As many of you already know, Barolo is my favorite wine. I look forward to my annual visits to the region, where I taste several hundred wines each year. As can be the case with such repetitive visits, I have pretty much settled on my favorite producers, those who can turn out wines each year that are representative of the soil from which they s... Read More

  From the article The Best of 2008 Barolo

  
  

• July 2012

  Rosés come around just once a year. This is lamentable or not, depending on your opinion of them. With such a sudden influx, it’s imperative that I taste as many as possible as quickly as possible. This is the first round-up of rosés from the summer of 2012. You can expect another in several weeks, but these 40 wines, along with the dozen or so ... Read More

  From the article The Great Rose Round-Up

  
  

• June 2012

  Summer’s finally here. This week marks the official start of summer and while it may not feel like summer in some parts of the country, I can’t help but think about what to drink while kicking back and relaxing on the patio with some light summery fare.Cold grilled chicken, pasta salad, grilled veggies and fresh tomatoes all figure prominently i... Read More

  From the article Rose Tasting Notes

  
  
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  April 2012

  Saint Clair Block 10 Pinot Noir Marlborough 2010

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  More oak, woods, forest floor, bit of cola, round, tight, wood sweetness, 2010 best vintage for Pinot noir, dense, ripe fine bed of soft tannins, lovely density of fruit, nice stony fruit on the palate with rose petal notes on the finish, some wood tannins but covered with rich, glycerin rich fruit, a little pomegranate. Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  April 2012

  Xoxo Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin NV

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  Wine review by alanb1108

  
  

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