Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Blend, Le petit Caporal 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Blend, Le petit Caporal 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca lake

The wine has a deep but vivid cherry color. The nose has prominent hints of oak as well as a brightness and liveliness from the considerable Cabernet Franc portion of the blend. It has a complex set of aromas, ranging from juicy red berries to dark, sweet spices & cocoa powder. The palate is lush and mouth-filling, any hints…

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Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Franc 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Cabernet Franc 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The Cabernet Franc is quite typical, with Loire propinquity. The nose is earthy & very juicy with aromas of strawberries, Bram-bleberries & Blueberries with a stunning perfume of violets as well as Szechuan Pepper. Its fruit-forward palate is expressive with quite soft tannins. The body is fleshy with a decent acidity level. In terms of structure, I’d say the…

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Ravines Wine cellar Pinot Noir 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine cellar Pinot Noir 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The pinot Noir has a bright and blazing ruby color. The nose has an intense savory smell. It boasts of leaves cover, herbs garden, earthiness, dried spices & fresh cranberries. The palate is charac-terized by a vibrant acidity, freshness and a small, slender struc-ture that gives a sturdier feeling. 2016, as the warm vintage that it was, is…

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Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling, White Springs Vineyard 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling, White Springs Vineyard 2017 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

The White Springs Vineyard is a unique site based on a particular limestone soil. This gives an obvious minerality to the wine. The nose is elegant with delicate aromas of white peaches, white flowers, citrus zest and a slight salinity. The texture is rich and round but well balanced out with the intricate acidity levels….

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Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

Ravines Wine Cellar Dry Riesling 2016 Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake

This dry Riesling is characterized by its very aromatic, almost pungent ex-pression. The nose strikes of floral notes, mostly dried flowers, with a slight herbaceousness that is reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. The aromas of wet grass and wet rocks combine with delicate, ripe pears and citrus. The palate is a complete overflow of taste. The…

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Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 2015 – Willamette Valley

Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 2015 – Willamette Valley

Iconic Pinot Noir producer form the Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene was part of the few majestic producers that’ve put Oregon on the map for outstanding quality wines. Blended from a mix of the winery’s vineyards in Dundee Hills, Evenstad comes from a very selective process. The art of blending has been the hallmark of the…

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Windstorm, old vines Zinfandel 2016 California – Lodi

Windstorm, old vines Zinfandel 2016 California – Lodi

Deep, opaque color with deep & concentrated wild berries, cassis and strawberrie aromas. It’s fruit-forward with a simple and pure expression. It needs opening, breathing as the intensity is quite shy. On the contrary, the mouthfeel is intense enough, with an explosive juiciness. It makes me think of the bursting fruit marbles in Bubble tea.

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Prototype Zinfandel 2016 – California Lodi

Prototype Zinfandel 2016 – California Lodi

Prototype is a wine with a fresh overall fruit character, but with tarter finish. Even the color is surprisingly light and brilliant. The aromas combine a mix of juicy and fresh, little, concentrated berries. On the palate, it’s tasteful, soft and light. I’d say it’s closer to a Grenache than a zinfandel in style. There’s…

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Howell Mountain Vineyards, Beatty Ranch 2015 – Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

Howell Mountain Vineyards, Beatty Ranch 2015 – Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

Beatty ranch Zinfandel is a structured, layered, absolutely complex and developing wine. This comes from a selection of the best barrels of Zinfandel from some of the oldest vines of the appellation. Its dark profile is syrupy while providing hints of leather, roasted coffee, cinnamon & cardamom. The structure is definitely grippy and grainy with…

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Joseph Swan Vineyards, Bastoni Vineyards 2013 California – Sonoma County

Joseph Swan Vineyards, Bastoni Vineyards 2013 California – Sonoma County

This wine has a strong difference between the nose and the palate. From the very perfumed and delicate aromas coming through, it’s hard to anticipate the concentrated, rich and full-bodied taste. Bramble & very dark fruits pie filling makes up most of the flavors, but some sweet spices from the American oak and a savory…

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