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Tag : back to bacchus

8 March, 2013

2011 Green Fin Cabernet Sauvignon

Comments : 2 Posted in : Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Wine on March 8, 2013 by : The Gourmez

Tags: 2011, back to bacchus, blackberry, currant, green fin, jam, leather, notes, review, say cheese and wine, sweet anise, the wino that I know, trader joe's

2011 Green Fin Cabernet Sauvignon California In the tradition of Trader Joe’s wine, the exact region in California these grapes hail from is murky, but that’s all part of the mystery, right? This Cab smells of berry and nothing else. Thin- to medium-bodied, barely there sweet anise and leather notes come out right away then
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14 March, 2012

Epicurio 2008 Primitivo Di Manduria Vendemmia

Posted in : Primitivo / Zinfandel, Red Wine on March 14, 2012 by : The Gourmez

Tags: 2008 vintage, back to bacchus, chocolate, epicurio, italy, just joep, lavender, nectarivore, raspberry, spice, truffle, vendemmia, wine review

Epicurio 2008 Primitivo Di Manduria Vendemmia Apulia, Italy The nose of this wine made from a relative of the zinfandel grape is full of rich milk chocolate truffle with a hint of raspberry. The smell makes me rather excited to drink it, I must say, as truffles with raspberry are my favorite ratings, after all.
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