Thursday, May 14, 2009

1961 Mouton Rothschild


Cedar again on the nose, darkish fruits on the nose. Still very vibrant and showing decent fruit. Wow.

1982 Mouton Rothschild


Dark fruit and oak on the nose, Stil strong tannin and fruit with a long lingering finish. Really nice

1959 Petrus


Cocoa and cedar on the nose. Still some fruit left, amazingly smooth

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Beringer Alluvium, Knights Valley, 2006


Nose of dark fruit, cinnamon and leather, Full bodied balenced palate with smooth tannin. Dark fruit and oak come thru on the long finsh.

Good

Saturday, April 18, 2009

1989 Chateau Beycheville


Clear deep garnet color. Pronounced developing licorice and black pepper nose. Medium Acid, Medium+ alcohol, medium + body and medium + tannin. Black fruit, cinnamon, clove and licorice on the long palate. Very good. Tannins were very silky smooth, making a veal option as well as filet possible.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

2007 Zaca Mesa Chardonnay


Tropical fruits on the nose. Full bodied with medium acid and tropical fruits on the medium finish.

Good

2006 Zaca Mesa Viognier


Peach and stones on the light nose. Full bodied, medium plus acid with peach and minerals on the long finish. Very fresh tasting and refreshing. A good deck wine to impress. Great with grilled veggies and sausage.

Good