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”
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