Wine Review by TweSommelier - Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Ribera Del Duero La Planta 2008

I've opened a bottle of Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Ribera Del Duero La Planta 2008. The wine is 100% tempranillo. it has nice aromas of black cherries and caramel with a subtle hint of smokiness. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with great dark fruit flavors, structure and acidity. The wine is smooth with nice complexity.

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Chateau le Thou 2001 Coteaux du Languedoc

I've opened a bottle of Chateau le Thou 2001 Coteaux du Languedoc. This wine has luxurious aromas of teaberry, cherries and pomegranate. On the palate, the wine is amazingly full-bodied with delicious flavors of strawberry, teaberry and cherries. The wine is soothing and comforting to the mind. It has amazing fruit and a beautiful smooth soft finish. This is great wine making with a nice blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. Enjoy!

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Caligiore Syrah 2006 from Mendoza Argentina

I've just opened a bottle of Caligiore Syrah 2006 from Mendoza Argentina. This wine has a dark purplish red color with rich aromas of raspberries, blueberries and plums. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with intense lush flavors of raspberries, blueberries and herbs. The wine has balance, structure and character with a nice long fruit-filled and fresh herb finish. This wine is very enjoyable, a real crowd pleaser, at an amazing value price of $13.99. Enjoy!

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2008 Tardieu-Laurent "Les Becs Fins" Cotes-du-Rhone Villages

I've opened a bottle of 2008 Tardieu-Laurent "Les Becs Fins" Cotes-du-Rhone Villages. The wine has aromas of fresh cherries, juicy blackberries and a bit of spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with nice fruit and a great welcoming finish. The wine has beauitful balance, it's elegant with soft tannins and nice acidity. The varietal for this wine is a blend is 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache that is aged in stainless steel tanks.

 

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Bodegas Martúe, 2006

This is one big and beautiful wine. Can you say fruit bomb (twice). The wine has aromas of plums, cherries, leather and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with deep and lush flavors of ripe plums and dark cherries. The wine offers great character, balance, tannins and structure which is followed by a nice long finish. Spain should be proud how this wine represents their country and their wines.

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2009 Bielsa 2009 Garnacha Vinas Viejas

This wine has beautiful fruit aromas of mixed berries and herbs. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with deliciously dense fruit flavors with hints of chocolate that will fill your senses. The wine has great character, amazing fruit, balance and acidity with a nice long lasting. This Spanish Garnacha (Grenache) from Campo de Borja is a gorgeous wine and a real value.

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2008

I've just opened a bottle of La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2008. This wine has nice aromas of cherries, ripe strawberries, dark chocolate and light herbs. On the palate, the wine is incredibly soft, silky and medium-bodied with delicious red fruit flavors and beautiful balance. The wine has a nice earthiness with hints of passion fruit tea and spice. This La Crema Pinot Noir Monterey 2008 is a lovely wine and one that I'm happy to recommend. Salute!

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Susana Balbo "Signature" Malbec Mendoza 2008

I've opened a bottle of Susana Balbo "Signature" Malbec Mendoza 2008. The wine has a deep purple color with an elegant bouquet of plums, black cherries, oak, black pepper and allspice.

The wine is made from 100% Malbec grapes that are grown at over 3,000 feet elevation in a high desert vineyards in Mendoza. It was aged for 13 months in 80% New French oak and 20% second year French oak barrels.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with lush flavors of ripe plums, dark cherries, cinnamon and oak with nice earthiness and minerality.

The wine has beautiful soft tears that gently fall down your glass when swirled. It has a delicious long lasting finish filled with fruit and spice. This is a very nice Malbec and good value at $24.99.

 

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2008 Tikal Patriota from Argentina.

I just opened a bottle a 2008 Tikal Patriota from Argentina. The wine is a blend of Bonarda 60% and Malbec 40%. It was named 'Patriota' as these two grapes have been the core of Argentine winemaking. It has a color that is a beautiful dark purplish red. The wine has deeply rich aromas of juicy plums, black cherries, star anise and spice. On the palate, the wine is a big and full-bodied with lush dark grapes, black cherries, currants and multi-colored peppercorns. This wine is very delicious with succulent dark fruit, a body that is light syrup like & a gorgeous finish that will make your heart skip a beat. It has a wonderful balance, structure, character. The tannins are soft and welcoming and you can taste nice hints of toasted oak. This is a beautiful wine that I would highly recommend.

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - RouteStock Cellars 2007 Pinot Noir "99W"

I've opened a bottle of RouteStock Cellars 2007 Pinot Noir "99W" from Willamette Valley. The wine has a gorgeous bouquet of crushed raspberries, sweet cherries and spice. On the palate, the wine has lush flavors of red fruit, nice floral notes and light spice. The wine is deliciously light-bodied with balance, acidity and a long tangy fruit filled finish.

 

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.routestock.com/

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 'High Hook' Pinot Noir 2008 from Fish Hook Vineyard

I've just opened a bottle of 'High Hook' Pinot Noir 2008 from Fish Hook Vineyards in Oregon. This wine has lovely color and a big bouquet of fresh red fruit, raspberries, ripe cherries, light smoke and spice. On the palate the wine has medium-body with lush red fruit, soothing tannins, balance and spice. It's actually very provocative and teases the mind. The wine offers a delicious prism of red fruit flavors with a slight tartness and acidity which combine on it's long lasting finish. This is a beautiful wine and one that I would highly recommend.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.fishhookvineyards.com/

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2008 Belle Glos "Meiomi" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

I've opened a bottle of 2008 Belle Glos "Meiomi" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The wine has a beautiful color with elegant red hues and aromas of ripe cherries, passion fruit, grassiness and spice that are pleasing to the nose. On the palate, the wine is light-bodied with soft tannins and lush flavors of cherry, plum and pomegranate. It has very nice balance, delicious red fruit flavors and a long finish. A delightful wine indeed and one that I am happy to recommend.

 

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2007 Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Pinot Noir Cork Dancer 7.1.

Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2007 Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Pinot Noir Cork Dancer 7.1. This is a beautiful Pinot Noir from every aspect. It has a fine ruby red color with nice clarity and long tears when the wine is swirled. The aromas of the wine fill the room with fresh red fruit, ripe cherries, cola, herbs and spice. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied. It has balance, structure and character. The fruit is big with sweet and tart red cherries galore. This wine is expressive and complex. It toys with your mind and senses. It has soft tannins, rich fruit and a delicious long lasting finish. This is a beautiful must try wine.

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Bouchard Pere & Fils 'Reserve' Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007

I've just opened a bottle of Bouchard Pere & Fils 'Reserve' Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007. The wine has a beautiful light candy red color with bright aromas of sweet red fruit, cherries and fresh herbs. On the palate the wine is light-bodied with delightfully nice flavors of red fruit, herbs and spice that are playful and whimsical to the mind. This wine has great balance and structure. It offers a prism of red fruit flavors with the perfect sweetness and tartness. Simply delicious. This Bouchard Pere & Fils 'Reserve' Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007 is a great value wine that I recommend. A real crowd pleaser.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.bouchard-pereetfils.com/

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas La Tour Sarrazines Rhone 2007

I've just opened a bottle of Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas La Tour Sarrazines Rhone 2007. The wine has lovely dark red grape color with nice aromas of fresh raspberries, cherries and herbs. On the palate it is medium-bodied with fresh flavors of ripe raspberries and red cherries with notes of tangerine and herbs. The wine is very smooth and well balanced with soft tannins and a tantalizing long lasting fruit-filled finish. This is a very nice wine that I do recommend.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.chateauneuf.dk/gigondas/en/gigen42.htm

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Francis Coppola "Director's Cut" Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

I've just opened a bottle of Francis Coppola "Director's Cut" Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. This wine has a beautiful purplish/red crimson color with delicate aromas of plums and freshly cut vanilla beans. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with nice ripe tart cherries, pomegranate, vanilla and herbs. The wine is balanced with nice character, soft tannins and a long lasting fruit filled finish that warms the mind. Very delicious. The wine evolves and softens as it gently decants in the glass vessel. A very nice wine indeed.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.franciscoppolawinery.com/

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Robert Foley Charbono 2007

I've just opened a bottle of Robert Foley Charbono 2007. This wine has a beautiful deep rich purple colors with impressionable aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, chocolate and light spice. The Charbono grape varietal originated in the Savoie region in France but it is now grown mainly in California and Argentina. The wine is quite interesting as the Charbono grape varietal is well showcased. It is very well balanced, offering nice structure and the perfect amount of acidity. A great wine overall, delicious and enjoyable.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.robertfoleyvineyards.com

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2007 Sequana Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2007 Sequana Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. This is one beautiful wine. It has a gorgeous bouquet of cherries, raspberries, fresh herbs and earthiness. On the palate, the wine is light-bodied with lush flavors of ripe juicy cherries, crushed raspberries and slightly tart strawberries. The wine has delightful red fruit flavors with nice structure, character and acidity. The lovely long lasting finish of this wine just keeps on giving.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://www.sequanavineyards.com/

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - 2007 Gran Familia Rioja

I am tasting a 2007 Gran Familia Rioja that I opened about an hour ago. First off, the wine has a lovely ruby red color with nice aromas of ripe red cherries and candy apple notes. On the palate, the wine is dry, light-bodied with red fruit flavors, slightly tart cherries and a long finish. The acidity and tannins soften as the wine is allowed to open up. This is a great every day value Rioja and a good choice on a hot summer day.

 

 

Wine Review by TweSommelier - Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec 2008

I've just opened a bottle of Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec 2008. The wine has a dark ruby color with light syrup like tears that run down your glass when swirled. The nose of the wine offers lovely raspberry, black cherry with subtle hints of papaya. The wine on the palate is gorgeous. It is very well balanced, with intense dark fruit, wonderful structure and soft tannins. The wine is full-bodied with rich and beautiful flavors of raspberries, black cherries, peach and vanilla. The wine offers a warm long lasting dark fruit-filled finish that plays a symphony in your mind.

You can learn more about the winery and wine here: http://gasconwine.com