Cellar Notes -by Aris

February 4th, 2011
Cellar Notes -by Aris

  Twomey 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Sonoma, CA Cost: $42/bottle From the fine folks out in Alexander Valley (Silver Oak)— they have produced another label called Twomey for some years now, and this is my first taste of their pinot noir. The color is a transparent ruby, light to medium-bodied, almost appearing […]

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June 23rd, 2010
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Cellar Notes Review: Siduri – Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 – Santa Lucia Highlands, California Cost: $35-$40/Bottle

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May 13th, 2010
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Black Wing Pinot Noir 2006, South East Australia Cost: $22/bottle Nice, deep, garnet red, with moderately full-bodied package. For a pinot noir, it looks strikingly similar to a Californian cabernet sauvignon, but the aroma is all pinot noir, with its vibrant bouquet of cherries, raspberries, cloves, and a hint of sage and thyme. Boldly flavored […]

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January 20th, 2010
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Cancilla Cellars Pinot Noir Reserve 2007 – Williamette Valley, Oregon Cost: $34.99 This is a medium-bodied but dark, ruby red colored pinot noir showcasing a perfumed nose of strawberry, cassis, cherry-pie, clove spice, and Dr. Pepper soda. It has a crisp mouthfeel, with grippy acids and tannins that dry the upper innards of your mouth, […]

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October 21st, 2009
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Old Rowley – The Islander Estate Vineyard – Non Vintage Cost: $20/Bottle This is an old vines Grenache wine, which reveals complex aromas that sing Dr. Pepper and Cherry Cola like scents. In the mouth, it is light and with tight acids that overwhelm the fruit. A bit abrasive on the palate and mouth puckering […]

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

September 14th, 2009
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Williams Selyem – Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2006 Cost: $36/bottle Dining at the Stable, one of the 50 or so BYOW restaurants in my neighborhood. Matching with a lunch that comprised of a spinach and chicken empanada and fork-splittable baby back ribs, a juicy pinot noir from the famed cult winery of Williams Selyem fit […]

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