Archive for September, 2008
2005 Duckhorn Merlot
AC: I have tried a Duckhorn Merlot before and I don’t remmeber the vintage year, but this time I tried it it seems to be surprisingly better. Fruit doesn’t start to come out until after sitting for about half an hour. Earth-like aroma and taste even a bit like that as well. [...]
Posted: September 15th, 2008 under California, Merlot, Napa, tasting note.
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2000 Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne
AC: I still remember there was a time that I tried a Crozes Hermitage. It wasn’t anything as ‘classic’ as I expect it to be. This time is quite different. This M. Chapoutier Hermitage brings me back to the arms of classic french wine. Without much fruit, yet this slightly concentrated wine has a very, [...]
Posted: September 8th, 2008 under France, Hermitage, Rhone, Shiraz / Syrah, tasting note.
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