Saturday, June 23, 2007

Hermanos Lurton Rueda 2006

Big House White 2006

Groth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2006

Almost clear in color, and not too memorable

12.99

Bogle 2005 Chardonnay


Pleasant Chardonnay

Fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and green apple greet both the nose and palate upon first sip, followed up by a touch of lemon cream. Complimented by more creamy notes of butterscotch and caramel, the wine has a long, lingering finish hinting of toasty oak. Wine.com

$14.99

Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc 7.5


Explosive burst of grapefruit, peach and mango. Went very well with food, might be too dry for rooftop sipping. Good mineral flavors and tannins. Lots of depth.

Concentrated and complex, with vivid passion fruit, grapefruit and tangy peach flavors. Vibrant minerality and tangy lime juice acidity keep thumping through the finish. 92 WS
16.99

Perrin 2005 Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc 6.5


Deep yellow color looked almost syrupy. Butterscotch smell and appearance. Went well with chicken and suprisingly did well on its own. Peach flavor and a kick in the middle. Smooth

Forward and open, with fresh anise, star fruit and melon notes followed by a hint of peach pit on the finish. Textbook flavor profile for a Southern Rhône white. 87 WS
9.99

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Desert Wind 2004 Ruah 5.5

Nice length and tannins but a little syrupy. Cherry, maybe a bit of spice. Boozy and hot later on. Enjoyed with pot roast on 6/11/07.

“Polished, round and beautifully open in texture, with perfumed raspberry, currant and cedar flavors that keep singing through the well-tuned finish. Has grace and style” WS 90
$14.99