Quick notes on the weekends wines.
2007 Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Ridgeline
1 Hr decant. Expressive nose of ripe blackberry, cigar box and vanilla
bean. Medium plus body of blackberry liqueur, dark cherry, spicy oak and
tobacco leaf. Medium plus smooth finish.
2011 Novy Family Wines Four Mile Creek
Moderate nose of sweet stone fruits, honey and white flowers. Light and
crisp body of pears, honeysuckle and citrus. Clean finish.
2007 Copain Syrah Harrison Clarke
1 hr decant. Big nose of blueberry pie, iodine, olive and violets.
Palate is lighter than the nose would suggest with black and blue
fruits, beef and olive notes. Bright savory finish.
2008 Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir Santa Maria Cuvée
Expressive pinot nose of ripe cherries, earth and spice. Palate very similar to the nose with medium weight and smooth finish.
2009 Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon
1-1/2 hr decant. Expressive nose of plum, kirsch, cedar and dark
chocolate. Dense yet elegant with black currants, plums, espresso bean
and vanilla. Long smooth finish.
2006 Cloud View Pritchard Hill
1 hr decant. Expressive nose of red and black fruits, dark chocolate and
some leather. Medium plus bright palate plums, cassis, cocoa and cedar.
Medium plus silky finish.
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