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David M. Bueker
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JC (NC)
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Jenise
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JC (NC) wrote:2002 Reininger Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA. Purchased at The Wine Merchant, Raleigh for $31.99 some years ago. 14.1% alcohol by volume. Very dark purple; opaque. Black-fruited on the nose and palate--seems closer to boysenberry and blackberry than dark plum. Fruity and ripe tasting with a sense of earthiness to ground it. Medium to full body. Leaves a strong impression both in taste and olfactory senses. Gives a hint of red wine vinegar but not to where it seems flawed or over-the-hill IMHO. I've been favorably impressed by the few Reininger wines I've had.
Jenise
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Victorwine wrote:Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Nine Barrels Merlot (Northfork Long Island)- Clear and brilliant in appearance. Dark black and red fruit, with a hint of chocolate, dominates the nose, which is complimented and integrated nicely by pleasant toasty oak notes. Very well structured and nicely made medium bodied wine with a nice spicy edge to it. Pleasant and lingering aftertaste. (15)
Salute
Jenise
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Salil wrote:2009 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Franc de Pied
Turkey day Cab Franc from one of my favourite producers.
Aromatically reticent and rather restrained at first, but with air this really opens out, revealing pure dark fruited flavours seasoned with cedar, tobacco and earth on a frame that's incredibly elegant and polished. The balance here is superb; there's wonderful presence and persistence to the flavours, and I expect this will be really special with more time in the cellar.
David M. Bueker
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Howie Hart
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ach! Well, perhaps we can share one in the future.Jeff Grossman/NYC wrote:... and, alas, lightly corked. Sigh.
Howie Hart wrote:ach! Well, perhaps we can share one in the future.Jeff Grossman/NYC wrote:... and, alas, lightly corked. Sigh.
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