Sunday, March 23, 2008

Everyday Sippers?

I found a delicious North Coast California Red Wine, for a remarkably low price.
From the Winemaker ~ "The Broken Road" is a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Barbera, Malbec and Carignane. Dark purple hues with brooding aromas of pepper and black raspberry tea dominate the nose. Deep black fruits are well displayed on the palate in a medium bodied, supple style while the nicely structured acidity ensures a multitude of dimension you don't often find in wines of this price. $10.79!



Ten Mile 2005 Broken Road Red

Hou About Some Spanish Grenache?

Wow! The only thing more surprising than the quality of this red wine is the merciful price: You can get a bottle of each for about $25. Twenty-Five Bucks! Wine shoppers will want to know about this:

Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha - Grenache Red Wine

Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha Vinas Viejas - Grenache Red Wine

Friday, March 21, 2008

2002 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

"Classic Napa mountain Cab, intensely concentrated in fruit, richly
tannic, and dry, and of course, such a wine needs and deserves the new
oak they lavished on it. Flavors and structure perfectly balance, with
massive cherry pie, cassis and mocha flavors meshing with sweetly ripe
tannins and rich barrel notes of vanilla and char. This is a dramatic,
complex young Cab that will hold for six years."
94ptsWE

"A contrast of plump, succulent fruit and hard, stony tannin, this
gives a clear taste of Howell Mountain intensity while remaining
floral and fine. The violet scents and the dark earthiness should grow
into deeper complexity as it ages. Cellar through 2012 or '14."
92ptsW&S

Appellation: Napa Valley Howell Mountain
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
winemaker: Kimberlee Nicholls (Markham Vineyards)

$50.00 (winery)
$44.95 (calwine)