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Alfredo Roca Chardonnay Cosecha Tardía

Oct 11, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Chardonnay, Dessert Wine, Wine & Liquor

Alfredo Roca Chardonnay Cosecha Tardía 2006. Chardonnay Late Harvest (White Dessert Wine). Unavailable on Wine-searcher.. Golden color is quite nice. Great tints—a variety of yellows come through, like the color of mulberries and sunlight. Great aroma—sweet raisins, mixed with a strong alcohol and spice smell. Very humid and...

Colome Torrontes

Oct 09, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Torrontes, Wine & Liquor

Bodega Colomé. Torrontes. $11-$15 on Wine-searcher for the 2008. $14-$16 for the 2007. This wine was part of a tasting, so I was unable to find out its exact year, but I suspect it was the latest year at the time, the 2008. Pale yellow, with some shades of green in there. Aroma of fruits and flowers, like roses and peaches, though...

Lindaflor Malbec 2004

Oct 07, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Malbec, Wine & Liquor

Lindaflor Malbec 2004. 100% Malbec. $29-$49 on Wine-searcher. A fair price is around $30. Beautiful ruby color, with strong violet tints. Seems mature, the legs aren’t too great. Floral, peppery aroma. Some notes of nuts and plums as well. Lots of body, very round, and very structured. Very long as well. Has a strong oak taste,...

Rutini Syrah

Sep 29, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Syrah, Wine & Liquor

Rutini Syrah 2004 100% Syrah Not available on Wine-searcher The color is an intense red, with dark purplish tints, but is somewhat muddy. It has a big aroma, but it’s soft, in the sense of being rather pleasant and not overwhelming. It smells earthy, with notes of rain, dirt, raisins, and plums. The wine is rather smooth, with a...

La Linda Tempranillo

Sep 27, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Other, Wine & Liquor

100% Tempranillo. Bodega Luigi Bosca. $7.50 to $10 for the 2008 on Wine-searcher. $8-$9 for the 2007. This wine was part of a wine tasting at a bar, so I couldn’t get the year, though I suspect it’s the 2008. It is the youngest line of Winery Luigi Bosca. Intense red color. Nice aroma—fruity and acidic. Very smooth. Feels...

Luigi Bosca “Gala 3”

Sep 26, 10

Posted by Edmund in White Blend

Luigi Bosca “Gala 3” 2006 Viognier, Chardonnay, Riesling Bodega Luigi Bosca $27 on Wine-searcher Lovely golden color, with greenish tints. In fact, it’s probably my favorite aspect of this wine. Fruity aroma, especially of peaches and tropical fruits in general. Some vanilla and coffee are also present, but subtle. The wine is...

Tempus Alba Pleno

Sep 23, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Red Blend, Wine & Liquor

Tempus Alba Pleno 2004. 50% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot. Price not available on Wine-searcher. Beautiful color—red, with purplish tints, but on the golden side, with lots of whitish and goldish tints (under the light). Aroma of plums, peaches, dried fruits, with a lot of pepper and cinnamon. The wine is smooth,...

Torre Muga 2004

Sep 21, 10

Posted by Edmund in Other, Wine & Liquor

Torre Muga 2004 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano Rioja, Spain $70-$115 on Wine-searcher. Great, intense ruby color. Purpling extremely. Also has some great legs. Fantastic, strong, oak aroma. Smells like the bottom of a barrel. Has a bit of fruit in the nose too, and a bit of earth and dirt. Rather complex—fruit and oak,...

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

Sep 19, 10

Posted by Edmund in Other, Wine & Liquor

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2006 Undisclosed Blend Rhone, France $99-$150 on Wine-searcher, but about 10 vendors sell it for $110 or less. This wine is an absolute thrill to drink, and one of the best wines I’ve ever tasted! This...

Chateau de Pressac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Sep 17, 10

Posted by Edmund in Other, Wine & Liquor

Chateau de Pressac Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2005 Bordeaux Gold Medal in the 2007 Brussels World Competition $37.50 on Wine-searcher. Beautiful, dark ruby color with numerous reddish-purplish tints. Aroma is earthy. A bit sylvan too, like a forest rain. There are some notes of dirt and trees. A bit of sour fruits, too, like...