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2006
Bramare - Malbec Lujan de Cuyo
Color: Red rim, dark red core
Nose & Palate: Complexity reigns: Lush and concentrated aromas of blackberry, violets, earth, iron, mocha and toasty creme brulee aromas then move on to the palate and coating all corners of the mouth. Excellent texture, viscosity and concentration, truly the best Malbec under $50 I have ever had. Velvety smooth tannins and the right amount of acidity. Super-long finish from the bonanza of flavors and concentration.
Paul' hand in these wine's creations really match well with the outstanding fruit they get out of their vineyards.
Immediate rebuy!
92
2006
Zaca Mesa - Syrah Santa Ynez Valley
Spicy, peppery and fleshy. Currants and raspberry, some plum and meaty flavors. More medium bodied to full bodied. Not a fruit and oak bomb (like I was expecting). Very fresh, and racy style. Well done, I'd say blind this was new world, but from a cool climate. I don't usually like the results, but I used a Vinturi with good results on this initially.
92
2006
Justin - Isosceles
Had this over two days, rich, plush and oh so California.
Color: Deep red with velvety red edges
Nose: Creme de cassis, cherries, and caramel
Palate: Currants, raspberry, mocha mix with generous oak
Tasty wine and one for when I was in the mood for a big, lush, California wine.
90
2006
Guillon, Jean-Michel - Bourgogne Blanc
Unlike any Chardonnay I have every had. GC blanc?? But, sort of what I expected for a White Burg from Gevrey-Chambertin....classy and crazy complex.
Color: Classy gold with green flecks.
Nose: Aromas of cut flowers, slate like minerality, fresh lemon and orange peel zest.
Palate: Laser like acidity, great delineation of flavor, structure and complexity. Medium bodied. Very tough to unfold the flavors of this superbly complex white Burg. Up front this is giving lots of minerality and fresh cut grass, but not in a green way. Citrus and some apple take the mid palate by storm, then turn more exotic on the finish with star fruit, then zesty apple and pear.
91
2007
StellaGrey - Red
Even better this time around, going to go and get some more!
Color: Deep velvety red core with brighter edges.
Nose: Mocha, black cherry, and some pencil lead.
Palate: Oodles of concentrated ripe cherries and chocolate continue to fan out on the palate. Some sage and cedar accent the primary flavors. The acid on this wine is great and refreshing. The tannins add further structure and depth to the wine's texture.
