Archive for November, 2008

Concannon 2005 Selected Vineyards Merlot - Red Wine

Nov 27th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Concannon from Central Coast, California. The 2005 Concannon Selected Vineyards Merlot is medium bodied with a lovely bright red/magenta hue. Dark cherry, cassis, and raspberry fruit flavors combine with spicy, smoky, toasty oak on the nose and follow through on the palate. Dark chocolate integrates well with these Merlot flavors, giving [...]

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Regaleali 2002 Cygnus - Italian Red Wine

Nov 27th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Regaleali from Southern Italy, Italy. The aromas of this wine recall mulberry, blackberry, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, tobacco and black pepper. On the palate, the wine is fruity and fragrant with soft acidity and excellent balance.
 

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Borsao 2006 Tres Picos Garnacha - Grenache Red Wine

Nov 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Borsao from Spain. Robert Parker, Jr. has referred to this 100% old-vine Garnacha in past vintages as cherry pie in a glass with deep ruby color, aromas and flavors of kirsch liquer, licorice, garrigue, and plums. The grapes for this wine were harvested from vineyards that cling to rugged terrain [...]

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Pascal Jolivet 2004 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Nov 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France - regions. Color: brilliant, pale straw gold with a translucent rim. Nose:fresh, clean and youthful with delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. Palate: soft entry leading to a polished, supple texture with gentle, well integrated acidity; medium bodied with lingering citrus-apple [...]

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Ghirardelli’s Greatest Hits Gift Basket

Nov 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

Wine & Cheese Gift Basket. Straight from picturesque Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco comes this amazing array of world famous chocolates. Feast on 3 Chocolate Bars (mint, almond and dark chocolate), Chocolate Squares, Chocolate Mints, Hot Cocoa, a gift box of 9 Chocolate Truffles and two delicious 3 ounce bars of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate.
 

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Acacia 2006 Carneros Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Nov 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Acacia from Carneros, California. The myriad of dark fruit and floral notes in this Pinot Noir come from the cool, windy Los Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the southern reaches of Napa Valley. Satsuma plum, blackberry, red rose and violet notes weave through the enticing aromas, mingled with warm nuances [...]

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Marvel Chateau 15″ Beverage and Wine Refrigerator

Nov 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

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L’Ostal Cazes 2003 Minervois La Liviniere - Rhone Blends Red Wine

Nov 24th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by L’Ostal Cazes from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. A deep, shimmering crimson color with intense aromas of blackberry and cherry, mingled with a touch of garrigue (thyme and rosemary, which grow wild in the vicinity of the vineyards). A powerful palate with supple, velvety tannins. The image of a sun-splashed vintage, this [...]

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Barnard Griffin 2005 Merlot - Red Wine

Nov 24th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Barnard Griffin from Columbia Valley, Washington. This 2005 vintage Merlot is a worthy successor to the award winning 2004. Aromas of black cherries and red currants dominate the nose. There is a good dose of medium toasted European oak barrels. One can see a great vintage in the 2005 with moderate [...]

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Hartford Court 2006 Lands Edge Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Nov 24th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Hartford Court from Sonoma County, California. Complex aromas of ripe cherries, violets and cedar are followed by flavors of perfectly ripe, firm black cherries and mixed red and black berries. Allspice and coffee notes complement a long, multi-faceted finish in this True Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
 

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