I was assisted in writing the post by a bottle of Bernardus Marinus Red Blend 2014: Carmel Valley. Monterey County California. Solid. Complex structure. Bold. Dry. More tannic than smooth. Moderately high acidity. Opening with tobacco, black cherries, and vanilla. A sustain of oak, plums, blackberries, and smoke. An ending of pepper, figs, and ripeContinue reading “The Seven Freedmen”
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Seven Contained Thoughts Page Three
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Louis M. Martini – Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2018. A Grand Cru Sonoma Valley California Zinfandel. A solid 4.4 Pointer. Bold and Opulent. Dense. Concentrated structure. Moderately dry. Balanced tannins. Soft acidity. Leading with cooked raspberries, peppercorns, melons, and vanilla. A sweetlyContinue reading “Seven Contained Thoughts Page Three”
The Perfection of Migrancy
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau le Loup – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020. A Right Bank Bordeaux – St. Emilion, France. Bold. Complex. Concrete structure. Very dry. Moderate tannins. Medium acidity. Could improve well with aging through further storage. Refreshing. Leading with red fruits, cigar, and spice. A sustainContinue reading “The Perfection of Migrancy”
Deplorable Servants Of Themselves
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Marchesi de’ Cordano – Trinita’ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018. This Italian Red (Abruzzo, Italy) is among the top 1% of all wines in the world. But reachable at a reasonable price of $22.00. Slightly bold. Tight structure. Moderate tannins. High acidity. Leading with oak,Continue reading “Deplorable Servants Of Themselves”
The Nazification of the Democratic Party
A pertinent post needs an appropriate wine. I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Ziereisen Talrain 2020. A red German Pinot Noir – Baden, Germany. Light. Very Dry. More smooth than tannic. Slightly high acidity. Leading in with raspberries, smoke, and oak. A sustain of ripe strawberries, earth, and chocolate. EndingContinue reading “The Nazification of the Democratic Party”
Play Your Position
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Planeta Burdese Sicilia Menfi Doc 2015. An affordable killer ($20.00). Red blend, combining typically French grapes – Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon but these are instead grown in Sicily. Bold and beautiful. A good value for the money. Never heard of this – theContinue reading “Play Your Position”
The Montgomery Reset
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Stringer Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Oak Knoll District NV California. A bold beauty from the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. Aged 20 Months in French Oak. Bold. Dry. Solid structure. Strongly tannic. Slightly acidic. Opening with oak, blackberries, and chocolate. A substantial sustainContinue reading “The Montgomery Reset”
The Clear and Secular Case for Reparations
I was assisted in this reposting and commentary by a bottle of Josh Cellars – Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. A four point – under $20.00 beauty that definitely outperforms its modest price. Strong. Bold entrance. Moderate tannins. Elegantly dry. Moderate acidity. Leading in with oak, vanilla, and leather. A sustain of blackberries,Continue reading “The Clear and Secular Case for Reparations”
False Flag Operations
My goodness – so very appropriate for this post. I was assisted in writing this blogpost by a bottle of Peirano Estate – Illusion Red Blend 2020. Lodi – Central Valley California. A four point sumptuality that is beautifully under $20.00. Dry. Concrete structure. Bold. Moderate acidity. Slightly high tannins. Opening with chocolate, oak, andContinue reading “False Flag Operations”
The Sweet Sixteen
I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild – Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2018. Medoc – Pauillac, France. Yeah, this is $650.00 per bottle. I have a few bottles in this range. Gotta drink them sometime. Right? A full Cabernet Sauvignon. Tight structure. Sophisticatedly bold. Tea. Earthy. More tannicContinue reading “The Sweet Sixteen”
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