Chateau La Grange Clinet - 2005 - Premières Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

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Production Practices:
Sustainable Production Practices - Self-Monitored.

Blend:
63% Merlot - 21% Cabernet Sauvignon - 16% Cabernet franc

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, transparent, vivid, rich cherry core that fades gradually to a deep salmon pink narrow rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with medium intensity of mint, green herbs, black-currant and a hint of cedar wood.

Palate:
Dry, medium/light-bodied with medium tannins and medium mouth-watering acidity. The light to medium intensity of fruit characteristics are fresh herbaceous (green herbs), raspberry with hints of mint and cedar-wood. No indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13.0%) indicating alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean, moderate minus length on the finish of herbs, mint and cedar.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

La Grange is a one unit property, where vineyards blend with meadows, forests, and ponds, forming a rich natural biotope where wildlife thrives. The development of wild animals and their predators enables us not to use insecticides and pesticides. We only use organic fertilizers. For the 2005 vintage, we bottled all 182,186 bottles in April 2007. One of the best, ever, for this property. Peak ripeness led to beautiful grapes, giving a high standard wine. This wine can be laid down, but also may be enjoyed now. Awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris with these laudatory comments: fruity, well balanced, ample: Beautiful wine! First Release October 22nd 2007

Bertani Velante Pinot Grigio 2007 Veneto IGT

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Production Practices:
Awaiting clarification from producer

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is bright, clear and transparent. The core is a pale gold to white wheat color that is constant to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with moderately pronounced aromas of unripe pineapple and grapefruit.

Palate:
Dry, light body with medium level of acidity. The fruit characteristic are a low intensity of grapefruit and unripe pineapple similar to the nose. There is an initial sweetness that gives way to the bitter almond and vanilla attributes. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 12.5%) indicating that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a medium minus length on the finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$15.00.

Producers Notes:

Color: Pale gold. Bouquet: Complex bouquet with scents of golden apple, ripe pear and peach. Taste: Fruit aromas carry through on to the palate. Medium-bodied and dry, with a crisp, refreshing acidity

Haras de Pirque Estate 100% Chardonnay 2006

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Production Practices:
Sustainable Production Practices - Self-Monitored. Advised they have begun a certified program of organic viticulture (2009-2014).

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is bright, clear and transparent. The core is a pale gold with slight greenish highlights that is constant to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with moderately pronounced aromas of peach, pineapple and (I maybe crazy) but it seems that it is almost like a fresh fruit salad with a hint of vanilla.

Palate:
Dry, medium to full-bodied with mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to be pronounced vanilla, almonds or walnuts with hints of apple and citrus. There is an initial sweetness that gives way to the bitter almond and vanilla attributes. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 14.8%) indicating that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish with the vanilla and bitter almond prominent with hints of pineapple. prominent.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

Colors of golden yellow, with greenish hue. The aromas are a rich, intriguing nose with some herb-citrus notes. Marvelous grapefruit in mouth feel. Ripe, nutty, full flavored palate shows lots of fruit character. Very tasty.

Haras de Pirque Estate 100% Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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Production Practices:
Sustainable Production Practices - Self-Monitored. Advised they have begun a certified program of organic viticulture (2009-2014).

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is bright, clear and transparent. The core is a pale gold that is constant to a narrow water-white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with moderately pronounced aromas that one would expect from this varietal -- grassy, herbaceous, along with some warmer climate /riper fruit aromas of citrus (lemon and grapefruit rind). There was even a hint of green bell pepper.

Palate:
Dry, medium-bodied with crisp mouth-watering acidity. The fruit flavor characteristics seems to be moderately ripe tropical fruit along with the citrus and herbs similar to the nose. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean with medium length finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

Bright greenish-yellow color with intense grapefruit aroma and subtle mineral notes with underlying typical grassy character. The flavors are fresh and young, crispy. Lively and balanced. Presents mineral and citrus finish, quite elegant and fine.

Viña Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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Production Practices:
Sustainable Production Practices - Self-Monitored. Advised they have begun a certified program of organic viticulture (2009-2014).

Blend:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet franc

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is bright, clear and opaque. The core is dark garnet with hints of blueish highlights that is constant to a narrow dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with medium intensity of blueberries, cherry, with hints of dark chocolate, mint and vanilla. There was even a hint of green bell pepper.

Palate:
Dry, full-bodied with medium tannins and medium minus mouth-watering acidity. The first sensation is a pleasant chalkiness followed by a medium minus intensity of blueberries with a hint of dark chocolate and cedar wood. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 14.5%) indicating that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean with medium length finish that has a very slight hint of bitter-sweet chocolate.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$13.00.

Producers Notes:

This wine has a generous fruity and cedar nose, with some fresh mint notes blended with a very attractive leather and spicy touch. The palate is full with a nice balance of ripe fruit finish. Smooth tannins, fresh minerality and a core of concentrated fruit.