1006, 2011
Tasting: 2010 Husch Chenin Blanc
I was doing a tasting of 2010 Husch Chenin Blanc (Mendocino, CA) last week with a number of my customers and it was very well received. Many customers had [...]
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This wonderful everyday Chianti is made entirely from the Sangiovese grape. It is an easy drinking wine with lovely notes deep cherries with a hint of almond on the nose. A core of ripe fruit flavors, lots of pretty bright berry, floral and violet aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with some fine tannins and a refreshing finish. - A silky texture encloses the richness of the fruit, dense and gentle on the palate. Remarkable for its harmony, roundness and intensity, it combines grace, elegance and softness.
- The fruit for Rock and a Hard Place was originally sourced from a Vineyard in East Santa Barbara County, which was extremely rocky and unbelievably hard to get to, hence the name.
- A Paso Robles sourced GSM blend. This wine showcases some of the best vineyards on the westside of Paso Robles and is always Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
- Refreshing scents of white flowers and honeysuckle proceed the first sip preparing your tastebuds for a slightly effervescent feeling that leads into flavors of fresh peaches and minerality balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.
- The wine possesses a deep black garnet color and a powerhouse nose of black plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, with floral elements of lavender, candy mint and violets, followed up by notes of black pepper, tarry creosote, cola berry, blood orange and dried cranberry. The dense, rich mouth is dominated by dark plum and blackberry fruit with flavors of Chinese Black tea, anise/black licorice, rose water, red grapefruit and warm crème brulee. The wine's long finish is dominated by fruit, spice and a long graphite and soil note. Great acidity and excellent tannin provide the perfect structure for the biggest Right Hand Man to date!
- Head Honcho is the most well known Syrah in the Barrel 27 portfolio. Comprised of some of the best vineyards in Santa Barbara County, this wine always lives up to its name.
- Bull by the Horns is our most unique blend. Syrah, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon make this wine one of the most full bodied in our portfolio.
- This rosé is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from some of the best vineyards on the Central Coast.
- This signature White Rhone Blend consists of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. Aged in stainless steel, the grapes come from select vineyards in Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County.
- Elegant and smoothly textured red fruit with bright acidity and long tannins with a lingering long finish.
- Pours slightly hazed yellow into a tumbler. Dusty apple and barnyard aromas. Soft with funky yeast and dry apple upfront turning to spicy leather in the medium length finish.
- Cellar Besllum's opaque purple-colored 2008 Xabec is a blend of 50% Carinena and 50% Garnacha aged in new French oak for 14 months. Aromas of pain grille, mineral, lavender, black cherry, black plum, and licorice inform the nose of this already complex, concentrated Montsant. Savory, ripe, and succulent, it has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years.
- It displays a very ripe nose of black plums, prunes and dates intermixed with notes of graphite and dark chocolate, in a supple palate with marked acidity, abundant dusty tannins and good length.
- Shows notes of macerated black and blue fruit with hints of coffee spice and fine white pepper. Perfect with grilled meats, roasted game, or by itself!
- Fruit-focused, with lush flavors of tropical fruit and peaches.
- Pale yellow color. Strong bouquet of citrus, green apple, and passion fruit. Round and zesty mouthfeel with citrus, grapefruit, and green herb flavors. Smooth and elegant on the palate with intense lemon / lime and pear skin flavors. Similar to Pinot Grigio but with more body and more acidity.
- Pale light gold color. Light citrus, orchard fruit, and floral aromas. Elegant mouthfeel. Orange, pear, anise, and slight apple flavors. Long, soft finish with some minerality.
- A lovely North Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Petit Verdot and a little bit of Zinfandel. Bold bright with supple tannins.
- This delectable North Valley Merlot is blended with barbera, and ruby cabernet. It is red fruit forward, balanced, and round on the body.
- This Pinot Noir is made from grapes at their flavor peak; it has hints of red fruit and spice followed by a very pleasant finish.