This is a Shiraz, Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc blend.
This bottle was looking at me for a long time, not sure why I kept passing it up. Lets just say blueberry, blackberry come the closest. I wouldnt at this point decant at all.
We really liked this easy to drink shiraz, maybe are expectations were low. Either way it was enjoyed. Not going to put a rating on it, probably hard to find now. But dont let bottles go to waste wating on the perfect moment to open. We got lucky on this one, so dig around and pull out that bottle you saved. Cheers
2009 Sea Smoke Gratis Chardonnay
This has been a suprise! Came in the mail as a former club member. Why was I a member, Pinot of course. But wow is this an incredible Chard. Love the color nice medium yellow, great nose, not overly oaky at all. Just right. The acidity is low, the fruit is great. I have to say we loved drinking this wine.
OK, Sea Smoke known for Pinot. This Chard is a home run. The sad part is, its not for sale. Nope. Hence the name Gratis, so... Get a membership, go to Sea Smoke and search this one out.
On my scale of of gotta own and love to drink, a full 9 out of 10 here.
Posted by Jeff Harig on Wednesday, February 24, 2010,
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Pinot Noir
OK OK, I know its been a while since the last update. I need to make a living you know. But this is something you need try.
So, I received two bottles of wine gratis from Walker Family Vinyards. Both wines are 2008 from the Santa Barbara area of Santa Maria. Those of you who know me, know I don't post a review if I don't l like it. I like this wine, both are easy to drink, and represent the varietal well.
The Chardonnay had a beautiful golden color, bright and lively. When I took out of the c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jeff Harig on Tuesday, November 24, 2009,
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Pinot Noir
Yep, this was a great bottle of wine. It came to my wife and I at the end of the evening. Walked in the cellar and pulled out this bottle. I wasnt sure where it came from, I didnt recall buying it. n
What we found was a great ruby red color with a beautiful nose and flavor much like cherry liquor, not hot but had that flavor. The tannins were soft and pretty easy to drink, filling the mouth with flavor and balance. While the ever so soft spice made you know this was pinot.
The 2006 Migration Pinot Noir is from the people at Golden Eye in the Anderson Valley.
This wine brought on a great nose of strawberry, raspberry and thar subtle floral not that we associate with the varietal of the area. Its medium bodied wine, that is sweet, spicy and has a soft earth finish. Not full water of stones mineral power but real subtle. The finish is nice and long and lingers well a real good representation of Pinot Noir.
Posted by Jeff Harig on Thursday, May 7, 2009,
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Pinot Noir
OK this is the bomb! I mean this is one of the rock stars of Pinot.
The TEN and Southing are equally good, TEN coasting a bit more.
Been a club member for a while just so I could get may hands on these gems once a year and they have not disappointed.
Glorious fruit like tart berries, and earthy tones as expected from
a pinot. Beautiful light garnet color and a floral nose. The finish is
what gets you, a glass of this can really last. It hangs on to your
pallet forever. Let sit open for lik...
Posted by Jeff Harig on Thursday, May 7, 2009,
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Pinot Noir
06 Lucia-Garys
Vinyard Pinot $39. Garnet red, black berry, All spice, dense flavor,
light tannin nice long finish. WCW will buy this again Continue reading ...
Posted by Jeff Harig on Thursday, May 7, 2009,
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Pinot Noir
07 Russian River
Coho Pinot $42. nice expected valley flavor. light earth bramble casis
and some berry, well structured a joy to drink. Not too expensive
relative to others of this flavor Continue reading ...
Posted by Jeff Harig on Thursday, May 7, 2009,
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Pinot Noir
Martin Alfaro
Pinot. Sonoma coast.$25 real nice. very friendly pinot not huge but a
good drinker. I think everyone will enjoy drinking this, you friends
who are real Pinot snobs will not be offended. The light berry, taste,
some earth tones make this an easy Pinot Continue reading ...
New and improved site should be coming soon. Its been a while I know! But the real job, you know the one that pays the bills and will get our daughter through college....
OK the summer is here and I am looking at nice warm weather wines. Typically you are expecting big reds, I know. Look for some crisp white wines like Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc, and Cosenting Pinot Grigio to appear soon!
Today I am heading over to Caruth Winery in Solana Beach Ca. Looking forward to some good stuff
Cheers, Jeff
New and improved site should be coming soon. Its been a while I know! But the real job, you know the one that pays the bills and will get our daughter through college....
OK the summer is here and I am looking at nice warm weather wines. Typically you are expecting big reds, I know. Look for some crisp white wines like Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc, and Cosenting Pinot Grigio to appear soon!
Today I am heading over to Caruth Winery in Solana Beach Ca. Looking forward to some good stuff
Cheers, Jeff
