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2002
Clos du Bois - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Had this wine a few years back and the profile was very similar out of the large format. This Alexander Valley fruit exhibits some softer yet fruity characteristics with some notes of sweet cherry tart and vanilla. The integrated oak provided some character to the fruit. A good go to wine for me when guests don't like tannic napa wines.
2005
Montes Alpha - Cabernet Sauvignon
Montes alpha is always a great wine for the price. If you like slightly smokey, earthy, dark red wine with medium weight and medium tannin - then this is it. Not much on the backbone and the finish is a bit light but you get what you pay for!
2006
Lequin-Colin, Rene - Nuits St Georges Les Brulees 1er Cru
This burgandy started out really tight and wound up. I drank one glass per night for three nights and my patience paid off. The expression of pinot was prime with the floral notes mineral backbone and sweet cherry flavors in an elegant package.
2005
Arroyo, Vincent - Entrada
unique blend of cab, syrah, and some other grapes. Very average and quite expensive. The aromas were nothing special and the wine was not structured or balanced. It was singular with dark cherry flavors and disappointing finish
2005
Veraison - Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard
Had for my birthday at ruth chris. It was a gamble since I hadn't had it before but it turned out pretty good. It was hot on opening and really needed an hour of decanting but over the course of dinner the cherry pie flavors really came out. Ruby red on the glass, medium weight and very sophisticated. Some mint and graphite notes on the palate. The finish smoothed out after some time and I really noticed some vanilla oak components. Very well done.
