Tasted 02.24.08 |
Tobin James • Dusi Zinfandel (Paso Robles), 2004
Stephen – Very yummy, sweet and jammy ****
Storrs • Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains), 2006
Stephen – Musk, buttery, rich ***
Andrea – Yes, a bit more musky than Edna V. ***
Ahlgren • Zinfandel (Santa Cruz Mountains), 2003?
Andrea – Rich ***½
Stephen – Tastes like raisins
Storrs • Merlot (Central Coast), 2003
Andrea –***½
Stephen – ***
Karl – ***
Ridge • "California" Red Blend (Santa Cruz Mountains), 2004
(51% Cab, 47% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cab Franc)
Andrea – Happy, well-balanced
Stephen – Smooth, smoky ***½
Karl – Earthy, with a bit of spice. Peppery-earthy finish ***
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Turley Vineyards
Tasted 03.18.08
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Old Vine Zinfandel (California), 2005 Tasted 03.18.08
Andrea – Cherry ****
Stephen – Smooth ***½
Dusi Zinfandel (Paso Robles), 2005
Andrea – Dark, rich ***½
Stephen – Layered, complex. Long, long finish. ****
Pesenti Zinfandel (Paso Robles), 2004
Andrea – Also delicious
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Peachy Canyon |
Snow Zinfandel • 2005
Andrea – Peppery
Stephen – Spicy and light
Old Schoolhouse Zinfandel • 2005
Andrea – Cherryish, light ***
BFD Zinfandel • 2005
Andrea – Good ***
Mustang Springs Zinfandel/Petit Syrah Blend • 2005
Andrea – Caramel ***
Stephen – Darker, more finish
Especial Zinfandel • 2005 and 06
Andrea – 06 tastes of figs, both light ***
Stephen – 06 has more to it.
Mr. Wilson's Merlot • 2004
Andrea – Tangy, not good
Stephen – Sharp
Petit Syrah • 2005
Andrea – Nice, light, not much going on
Stephen – Not impressed
Vesuvio Red Blend (Sangiovese, Cab, Merlot), 2005
Andrea – Mmmm. Very nice. ***½
Stephen – Good nose. Rough finish, big. Would go well with marinara.
Para Siempre Red Blend (Cab, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc), 2005
Andrea – Nice
Cabernet Franc • 2004
Andrea – Grassy, brandy Stephen – Herbaceous
Non-Vintage Port VI • 2000-on
Andrea – Good, not overly syrupy ***½
Stephen – Oh, that's good. Really sweet. ***
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Justin Vineyards |
Sauvignon Blanc • 2007
Andrea – Okay
Stephen – Very citrusy
The Orphan, Red Blend • 2006
Andrea – Allspice, young?
Stephen – Not bad
Zinfandel • 2005
Andrea – Nice ***
Stephen – Spicy character
Isoceles • (78% Cab, 7% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc), 2005
Andrea – Ripe, complex ***½
Stephen – Big
Obtuse • (Cabernet Sauvignon fortified with brandy), 2006
Andrea – Vapoury, sweet
Stephen – High alcohol, whoof. Good
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Adelaida
Vineyards
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Glenrose Viognier • 2005
Andrea – Not too tart ***
Stephen – Very smooth, not quite buttery, crisp ****½
Rhone-Style White Blend • (Risane, Grenache Blanc), 2005
Andrea – Like Chard, balanced.**½
Pinot Noir • (SLO?) 2005
Andrea – Strong grape jelly nose. Light.
Glenrose Grenache • 2005
Andrea – Berryish, grapey, lovely ***
Stephen – Good
Rhone-Style Red Blend • (5 grapes, 40% Mouvedre), 2004
Andrea – Yum
Stephen – Complex, very grapey, fruit forward
Rhone-Style Red Blend • (Glenrose Vineyard), 2005
Andrea – Very similar to 04, subtle
Tribe & Viking Cabernet Sauvignon • 2002
Andrea – Rich, similar to Ahlgren Cab ****
Stephen – Great nose, very good, long finish, lingers ****
Reserve Zinfandel • (? Dry farmed, Rosemary and Sage), 2005
Andrea – Tingly ***
Stephen – Slightly spicy
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Tobin James
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Radiance Chardonnay • (James Gang Reserve), 2006
Andrea – Sharp, ? tempting, better
Stephen – Rich ***
Sangiovese Primo • 2005
Andrea – Tart, young taste
Stephen – Not sure I like that.
"Made in the Shade" Merlot • 2005
Andrea – Fruity, balanced ***
Stephen – ***
Ballistic Zin • 2006
Andrea – A very Zin zin, yum. ***
James Gang Reserve Zinfandel • 2006
Andrea – Strong, rich, really good
Stephen – Really good but young.
Merlot • 2005
Andrea – Okay
"Rock & Roll" Syrah • 2005
Andrea – Woody, oaky **
Stephen – Really good but young.
James Gang Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon • 2005
Andrea – Yum. ***
Cabernet Franc? • 2004
Andrea – Good, strong
Stephen – Strong finish and peppery
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