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1996
Ristow - Cabernet Sauvignon Quinta de Pedras Vineyard
The fruit seemed to be 'drying out' somewhat at this point. The wine seemed quite mature, and probably is at it's peek currently.
NV
Billecart-Salmon - Brut Rose
This is my favourite Champagne Rose. Lovely white peach/pale salmon color. Hints of strawberry sorbret. Beautiful acidity, and great mousse.
2003
Pride Mountain - Chardonnay Napa Valley
This is a somewhat disappointing wine-very one-dimentional and boring. It was made in a very traditional style. Obviously the Pride reds are much more suited to the winemaker's style. It could have been one of a hundred nondiscript wines from Napa.
1997
Arietta - Red
I can see how this wine would be very appealing to California wine afficionados for its brazen burly character. I found it to be every bit as big and 'in your face' as his chardonnay and syrah. Sort of a strange style-no true finesse.
1997
Condado de Haza - Tinto
What a delicious bottle! This had a racy, wild character. It was briery, brambly ,and seductive. I wanted to open a second bottle it was so intesting, showing just how lovely temperanillo can exhibit earthiness and exotic fruit.
