This was a $9.00 bottle at Walgreens and I am quite leased with it. This is another Argentinean Malbec, which is becoming a theme in my wine writing. It has an inky deep red color in the glass there are heavy fruit notes of blackberry and raspberry being the foremost. Their might also be just
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Pascual Toso Malbec 2013
This is another Malbec from the Mendoza Region of Argentina. The aromas of plums and oak hint at the flavors of this wine. To the pallet this Malbec presents the flavors of Black Berries and, licorice are primary with traces of smoky vanilla and oak linger through the finish.
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A Wine Crisis – Monthly Wine Writing Challenge #MWWC18 CRISIS
A crisis is defined as a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger, a time when a difficult or important decision must be made. My wine first crisis came way back when I was in college. A young lady offered to make Lasagna for me if I would bring the
Read MoreBanrock Station Chardonnay 2012
The Banrock Station Chardonnay presents intense fruit aromas of citrus and peach with hints of tropical notes, spicy vanilla bean and sweet oak to the nose. The flavors of fresh and juicy fruit salad made of peach, melon and honeydew, with hints oak influence. This wine has a soft and creamy full bodied texture, balanced
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Bodega Norton Coleccion Malbec 2014
This Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina has a deep ruby red color. Aromas of black berries, newly ripened plums and fresh strawberries are predominant to the nose. This wine has a good balance and is not overly acidic. This is a smooth full flavored Malbec. Pair this Malbec paring well with grilled meats
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K-nom 2012 Clos Troteligotte Cahors Malbec from France
According the tasting notes for K-nom 2012 Clos Troteligotte Cahors Malbeb from France “Enticing red cherry aromas lead you into a sip of this well-made Malbec blend. Your palate is immediately filled with fresh berries, but there is underlying complexity as the earthy notes become apparent. Silky-smooth tannins and pleasant minerality allow this French Malbec
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Weather and Vintage
The vintage of a wine is about the last thing that most casual wine drinkers look for when choosing a bottle to bring home to go with dinner. However that bit of information can provide huge insights to the taste, aroma and body of the wine inside. A vintage wine is one made from grapes
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2011 Homefront Red
Created by Murphy-Goode wineries, this is a California Red blend that is food friendly and fruit forward. The blend is 34% Zinfandel, 27% Merlot, 16% petite Sirah, 13% Petite Verdot, 6% Syrah and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. The aroma of blueberries and black cherries lead the taste of raspberries and cherries to the pallet. This blend
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So I was ask “How do I taste wine?
I started to explain it then I told him, I will wright about it and that way could get all the thoughts on what I do in one place. Tasting wine is different from just drinking with dinner or at a party with friends. I see this as a process to investigate the wine and
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Copper Hill Pinot Noir
You see a clear garnet color throughout the glass of this organic certified pinot noir. This wine provides power and elegance to the pallet. It presents the aroma of sweet and spicy cherries backed up by earthy tones of talc. The flavors of red fruits with a healthy well balanced acidity flow through the wine
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