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This came as part of my wine club. ( Gary V / Winelibrary )
Dark ruby. More Reds than Purples. Opaque mid glass, and vibrant deep ruby on the swirl.
On the Nose;
Black Licorice, Cola (Strong Cola), Burnt Caramel, Pepper, alcohol, cumin spice.
Taste:
Solid Tannin structure, moderate drying effect. That cola really comes through on the finish. Moderate warming form the 14% abv. The tannins far more forward than the acidity. Needs a little time to open up, so a decanter or aerator are recommended. Drank at room temperature. Allowed to breath and relish between generous movement in the glass. Warm, savory, carmel, cola, ripe red berries behind the spice of cumin. — 6 years ago

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I am most familiar with Syrah as part of a blend. I was surprised by this 2013 Single varietal wine from Coppola vineyards.
The colors is ruby that pales on the swirl. Holding up to my window looking out onto show covered ground, I can pick up the shimmer and appreciate the subtle color of this wine. Not red, not purple, not mixed. It is red and purple and mauve and ,and, and and.
Leather and rootbeer are my first impressions when I bring it to my nose. Warm and savory. You can smell that this is not going to be a super fruity juicy wine. The berries are going to be darker, and over ripe. There are going to be note of savory herbs and earth. You can smell earth and shitake. Denying myself a first taste to just breathe this in is both fun and torture. Everytime I bring it to my nose the Zalto dips straight to my lips. But every breathe new hints are revealed, so I dont sip yet. Pepper and faint burnt caramel, that earth come full force, but pushing deeper into the smell reveals a balanced alchohol that isn't as forward as the aforementioned notes, but carries with it on the exhale the lighter side of this wine. Redder, lighter, less leather and pepper, more bright and sweet.
Taste.
After having spent more time than I normally do thinking about smelling, the first taste was both expected and novel. While come of the assumptions were correct, other were not. I expected a much stronger Tannin feel. This is Suprisingly light on that side of the house. But dont let that fool you into thinking this is light on flavor. It is not! It is warm and savory, with spices and herbs, just like it smelled. But it has a dichotomy that is light and fruitful AFTER the swallow. This was not a wine I was immediately into on the taste. It was less tanniny (is that a word) then I had hoped it would be, less acidic, and less fruit forward. But.....
There is so much to unpack! Some books are good cause they are fun, and light and easy. Some are good cause they are hard and deep and leave you in a different place than before picking it up. (Haruki Murakami) This is a book that to me doesnt start strong but builds and is complex and if you allow it to be what it is finishes strong. And isn't that what we can all hope for in just about anything? — 6 years ago

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9.0

Aromas of green apple Jolly Ranchers., green grass with a light minerality and earthiness.
Light bodied and crisp. Visually pale gold.

I would describe this Chardonnay as Subtle and refreshing. Had this with Tilapia and rice. And was a great compliment to this light dinner. Doesnt have the acidity I would want with a richer meal, but was perfect for this dish. A salad with a vinaigrette paired to this for summer lunch is easy to imagine. Hope to make that happen! — 6 years ago

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My first Pinot Gris. Was told it was "Suprising" from someone that generally doesnt drink this varietal.
On the nose, it had a funk that I have previously associated with some Sauvignon blanc. Notes of pear, green apple, tartness on the mild side. Has a yeasty quality.
Would not call it either dry nor sweet.
Very mild on the acidity, very soft Tannins. Has a color that is golden but less than most Chardonnays I am familiar with. Beautifully pale gold. Crystal clear and captures light hypnotically on the swirl. — 6 years ago