history – FREEDMEN ABSOLUTE

The Seven Freedmen

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”

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”