2010 Heirbloom Heritage Red blend
Blackberry and plum aromas
Slightly floral: violets
Blackberry jam and ristretto espresso
Cinnamon stick and hints of potpourri
$14.99 @ Target
AUGUST 14TH:
2011 Provenance Estate sauvignon blanc
Lemony lime aromas
Guava and pineapple
Very tropical with just a hint of sweet green grass
More grassy on palate, hit of alcohol power on the outset, diminishes the fruit character
Free for me; was a gift! I am glad too since this was not a favorite. 14.5 is a little too much alcohol for a sauvignon blanc in my humble opinion.
2006 Domaines Bunan Bandol rouge
Tart macerated raspberries on the nose
Soil and wet earth
Cherry fruit leather
Smoky yet bright acid on the palate
Chewy dried cranberry like tannins
Earth dominates: leaves, dirt but still incredibly fresh
Almost a minty finish
$25 @ Backroom Wines in Napa
Favorite wine of the week!
AUGUST 16TH:
2010 Boeckel Sylvaner
Honeyed aromas, dried apricots, wet stones, lemon zest
Bright lemony acidity on the palate with a spicy finish like pink peppercorns
Apricots with that background minerality
Bit of rs
Ripe apples
$16 @ Backroom Wines in Napa
Happy drinking!
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