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dougwilder
dougwilder
Napa Valley
A domestic wine specialist recommending, reviewing and rating wines for specialty retailers since 1990. The independent review blog premiered in October 2008 dedicated to bringing readers unbiased opinion exclusively on wines from California, Oregon and Washington. All wines are reviewed on a 100 point scale and concentrate on those scoring 90 points, or higher.
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2007 Eric Kent - Pinot Noir Stiling Vineyard
Alcohol, 14.7%, Production 307 cases Aromas: rich and deep date, clove, cola with velvet-like feel Palate: firm entry, vibrant lavender, strawberry and cherry cola with hints of baking spices; nutmeg, cinnamon Impression: this wine gained quite a bit in the glass even though the sample had apparently been open for a few hours. No hurry to drink this. Hold till 2012


(Tasted Oct 17, 2009)

dougwilder 90

2007 Eric Kent - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Alcohol 14.7%, production 211 cases Aromas: lemon and wet stones with a bit of smoke, waxxy vanilla dust and dill Palate: crisp entry of lemon and lime, rounded by some melon and vanilla hints. The mineral and oak add some subtle notes to an overall pleasant experience. Impression: straight forward and clean, the oak is just about right.


(Tasted Oct 17, 2009)

dougwilder 92

2004 Blackbird - Illustration (formerly Proprietary Red)
14.3% alcohol, 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas: evolved nose, showing that it is entering maturity Palate: polished delicate leather hints, cherry and blueberry


(Tasted Oct 17, 2009)

dougwilder 91

2007 Blackbird - Contrarian
538 cases, 14.5% alcohol, 46% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas: Earthy loam, clove, salt and leather Palate: rich, smooth, evolved profile showing hints of lavender


(Tasted Oct 17, 2009)

dougwilder 92

2006 Blackbird - Contrarian
414 cases, 14.4% alcohol, 38% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas: Rich polished cherry and camphor Palate: very pretty and full bodied, polished with excellent structure


(Tasted Oct 17, 2009)

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