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Jed Steels Shooting Star Pinot Noir

March 18, 2015June 7, 2017 Charles Prevatte

This Pinot Noir is grown in the unique soils of Lake County California. This is a late ripening fruit which allows the grapes to develop longer on the vine. The rich volcanic soil of Lake County and the wide range of temperatures swings you would expect to see grapes such as Syrah and Grenache to

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Cypress Bend Vineyards Autumn, North Carolina Table Wine

February 22, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

An intense aromatic red muscadine wine that has a warm body and deep complexity. The intense fruitiness of this interesting wine creates a lasting impression on the palate and the mind. The colors of a crimson autumn evening sky really hint at the fruitiness and sweetness of the wine. I am not sweet wine kind

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Sur De Los Andes Malbec

February 18, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

This 100% malbec from the Mendoza Region of Argentina has a deep purple color in the glass.  This is a very drinkable wine with the flavors sweet vanilla, black berries and some pepper.  At the finish there are earthy mineral tones that put an exclamation point on the drying tannins.  Sur De Los Andes is

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Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

February 11, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

This version of the “King of Reds” is a full bodied wine with bold flavors. This is really a blend of 75% Cabernet, 15% Syrah and 10% Merlot). To the nose Carnivor presents deep aromas of blackberries and coffees. Across the pallet flavors of berries, roasted coffee beans caramel and charred oak provide a full

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What is Your Wine Type?

February 7, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

Understanding the characteristics of different types of wines is essential to fully appreciating a  wine.   I am not an expert on wines, I just write about what I like and what I do not like.  This is a chart I use to help me as I think about what a type of wine should be

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Gnarly Head Pinot Grigio 2014

January 28, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

Gnarly head Pinot Grigio is full of fruit flavors and has a feisty acidity. This is a bold white wine. The nose detects floral tones of honeysuckle and some tropical flowers. The flavors of this Pinot Grigio include lemon, honeydew melon, nectarine and a hint of apricot. This is a refreshing white wine that would

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Firesteed Pinot Noir 2012

January 15, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

This Pinot Noir from the Rickreall Oregon area is fermented is stainless steel tanks, and then pressed in the last days of the fermentation process. As soon as the malolactic fermentation process is complete the wine is racked. A small amount of barrel aged wine is blended in to add complexity to the aroma and

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Greg Norman Estates Shark Red 2011

January 12, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

The Shark Red shows a deer reddish purple color that reminds me of the garnet in the colors of Florida State University. To the nose the Shark Red brings vanilla, figs and the aroma of crushed blackberries. Shark Red presents the taste of vanilla, blueberries, blackberries and woody oak to you. This is a smooth

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Diseño old vine Malbec 2013

January 7, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

Two of Argentina’s most highly respected vignerons supply Diseño Malbec from old growth vineyards in Mendoza. Vines grow in fertile soil; rich with old mineral deposits, irrigated by heavy winter snow melt from the Andes glaciers. Diseño is the example from the Mendoza region, the Uco Valley and Lujan do Cuyo areas, of Argentina. The

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Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay 2013

January 2, 2015June 8, 2017 Charles Prevatte

This is another offering from Noble Vines. This chardonnay is crisp and clean with an oak or maple woody flavor on the front end that fades to the taste of light citrus such as such as lime and other tropical fruits. The aroma is one of almonds and pears. I found the 446 to be

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