Edmund August 2011 Soft Letters
Wine Club: $40.80
From the challenging 2011 vintage comes this Mourvedre - Grenache
blend. This wine is lush, ripe with full mineral notes from the Mourvedre and
bright strawberry from the Grenache. Aged twelve months in neutral French oak
barrels, blended with the blends returned to barrel for an additional four
months aging. Enjoy now and for at least the next five years. The grapes are from
the Caliza and Hearthstone Vineyards.
Hammersky 2013 Red Handed Wine Club: $41.65
This vintage of Merlot situated on Vineyard Drive has balanced
fruit aspects hidden behind a stout tannic and acidic profile. When this wine
fully opens and becomes drinkable it shows traditional flavors of blackberry
and plum with hints of red fruits on the nose and near the finish. This particular bottle was opened and tasted
in early February this year, 2017. At first, the wine was really taught and
fruit was hard to define. Over the course of 2-3 hours (taking only small
tastes), I allowed this wine to open up or “age” to drinkability. Oxidation or
exposure to the air is what makes this young wine approachable now, and near
the 3-hour mark prepared it to present a fantastic glass. If you are planning
on opening this bottle soon (within 1 year), please open it 2-3 hours in
advance of your planned event start, or decan tit for 30-45 minutes. Ideally this wine should be allowed to age in
the bottle for 7 to 10+ years. It is difficult to wait though.
Limited production 100% Estate Grown
J. Dusi 2014 Pinot Grigio Wine Club: $15.30
A summer bouquet of freesia on the nose of this
crystal clear and stainless steel fermented Pinot Grigio. As the wine swirls
around, a hint of wildflowers pop, creating a fresh and delightful palate full
of honeydew melon, pear and passion fruit. Enjoy with seafood pasta, quiche or
antipasti any day!
J. Dusi 2014 SLY Wine Club: $32.30
A vineyard designated Tempranillo based blend from Never Idle
Vineyard on the West side of Paso Robles. 38% Tempranillo 31% Grenache 31%
Syrah. The Tempranillo provides structure and a leathery, smoky component while
elongating the finish. Grenache adds lighter fruit tones and beautiful
aromatics. This blend is an excellent demonstration of what the art of good wine
making produces.
Minassian Young 2014 Black St. Peter Wine Club: $25.50
This year’s version of the 2014 Zinfandel based blend is still a
crowd pleaser. It is not overly heavy or jammy, and carries a mouthful of Zin
with a nice blend of other varietals including, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah,
Carignon, and Viognier whose properties are noticed throughout. Zinfandel by itself possesses the components
found in this wine but the addition of the other varietals balance it and
project yummy elegance. Spicy notes od
tannins (Mourvèdre & Carignon, fruity notes and rich textures (Viognier
& Petite Sirah) from the front of the tongue through the finish.
Seven Oxen 2014 Mourvedre Wine Club: $35.70
Stolo Family 2014 Chardonnay Wine Club: $22.10
A shimmering delicate golden wine with lush aromas of lemon zest,
crisp pineapple, vanilla beach combined with limestone minerality. Flavors of
lemon curd, crème brulee, and Asian pear envelope the mouth with a plush
texture and finish with lively acidity and minerality.
Stolo Family 2014 Hillside Pinot Noir Wine Club: $39.10
A dark ruby stunner with a nose of rich black cherry, pomegranate
and dried herbs. Flavors of fresh raspberry with a hint of earth and baking
spice fill the mouth and are framed with a bright acidity and silky finish.
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