Sunday, January 31, 2010

WINEAUX L'Aventure Paso Robles Optimus 2006- This wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Syrah, and 5% Petit Verdot. Aromas of chocolate, coffee, blackberries, and blueberries with a long finish and nice tannins. Robert Parker gave this a 91.

Friday, January 29, 2010

WINEAUX Eugene Wine cellars b2 Pinot Gris 2007-Aromas of apples and tropical fruit and flavors of green apple, pineapple, and grapefruit. This wine is full bodied with a crisp finish.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

WINEAUX Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto D' Acqui 2004- Dark pink in color this semi-sweet sparkling wine from Italy's Piedmont region has aromas of rose petals and cherries. Strawberry and raspberry flavors with good balance and a dry finish. This wine pairs well with aperitifs as well as desserts(especially chocolate).

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

WINEAUX Patricia Green Estate Old Vine Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2007- Bright red in color,this wine has aromas of rose petals,cherry and dark berries with lush tannins and a long finish. Robert Parker gave this wine a 90.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

WINEAUX Michael David Vineyards 7 Deadly Zins Lodi Zinfandel 2007- Blended from 7 of Lodi vineyards and aged completely in American oak. This zinfandel has aromas of plum and black pepper loaded with berry fruit, spice, and earth characteristics. Dark ruby in color, full-bodied, with silky smooth tannins. Robert Parker gave this wine a 90.

Monday, January 25, 2010

WINEAUX Vinosia Primitivo Di Salento 2007- Italy's answer to zinfandel, this Primitivo has a blackberry and red fruit flavor with aromas of black cherry and raspberry. The finish is spicy and peppery, with no hard edges. Wine & Spirits gave this wine a 90.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

WINEAUX Justin Petit Verdot Paso Robles 2005- Dark purple in color, full bodied with aromas of blackberry, earth and hints of caramel and coffee. Good balance and structure with a little minerality on the finish.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

WINEAUX Hewitson Miss Harry- Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre 2007 Barossa Valley Australia- Deep, bright red, aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and minerals. Blackberry and cherry flavors with a long finish and a hint of spice. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar gave this a 91.

Friday, January 22, 2010

WINEAUX Eola Hills Oregon Pinot Noir 2007- Aromas of cherry, spice and smoke, this pinot is medium bodied and well balanced. The finish is long with a hint of french oak.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

WINEAUX Rubicon Cuvee Rutherford 2005 Napa- This wine is exclusively made for wine club members, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon,17% Merlot, 7% Syrah. Aromas of dark berries, cherries and vanilla. Flavors of spicy fruit, chocolate mocha, toasty oak with silky tannins and a beautifully balanced finish.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

WINEAUX When you can combine wine with charity, you definitely have my attention. Vinum Cellars produces a Petite Sirah called "Pets", a portion of the sales of this wine are donated to the San Francisco SPCA animal shelter fund. Dark plum in color with aromas of raspberry and cherry. The flavors of pomegranite and cassis open... up as they enter your mouth. This wine has smooth tannins and supple french oak notes

Monday, January 18, 2010

INEAUX Sullivan Vineyards Red Ink 2006- This wine is a Bordeaux blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot. Aromas of raspberry, cherry , plum and a touch of spice. It is a full bodied wine with firm tannins and a long finish.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

WINEAUX Barossa Boxer Chardonnay 2008 Australia- This chardonnay is unoaked resulting in a fruit driven wine with aromas of citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry. The finish is fresh and crisp with a minerality to maintain its balance.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

WINEAUX Justin Justification Paso Robles 2004-Aromas of blueberry, licorice and earth. This wine is soft and lush, with black fruit and spice. The tannins are chalky, yet round from the Cabernet Franc with hints of caramel and cinnamon from the new French oak. Wine Enthusiast gave this a 93
WINEAUX The Yard 83% Semillon, 17% Sauvignon Blanc Pedestal vineyard Australia 2007- This wine has aromas of straw, citrus and an underlying gentle grassiness. The partial oak fermentation softens the intensity on the palate and also adds an extra layer of complexity.
WINEAUX Benziger Chardonnay Sonoma County 2005-This wine is Burgundian in style with generous fruit. Aromas of honeysuckle and vanilla bean, and flavors of crisp apple and hint of vanilla from the subtle oak aging.
WINEAUX Bigvine Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006- Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and clove. This cab is fruit forward,ripe but not jammy with firm tannins and a long finish.
WINEAUX Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud 2007- Dark ruby in color, aromas of spice, mineral, cherry, and black raspberry. Layered on the palate, it has good depth, succulent flavors, and a lengthy finish. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this a 90
WINEAUX Clos Du Bois Rose 2008 comprised of 76% Syrah, and 24% Bordeaux varietal. Aromas of strawberries and ripe watermelon, this dry rose is floral on the palate. The structure is crisp and fresh, full of rich, juicy strawberries and raspberries and a hint of minerality, with a long and refreshing finish.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

WINEAUX Linne Calodo Rising Tides 2006 Paso Robles is a blend of 51% Syrah 38% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre. Ruby red in color with floral and dark berry aromas, flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and vanilla with velvety tannins. Robert Parker gave this a 93.

Friday, January 8, 2010

WINEAUX Giuseppina Chardonnay Jacuzzi Family Vineyard Carneros 2006- Barrel aged for 6 months, this is a rich and fruity wine with apple and pear flavors and a toasty, vanilla-oak finish. This wine is sold out at the winery, I found my bottle at a local grocery store.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

WINEAUX Laetitia Pinot Noir Les Galets 2006-Aromas of black fruits,cherry, earth, espresso,and vanilla bean. This wine is silky & smooth with a velvety texture. Wine Enthusiast gave this a 94.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

WINEAUX Waterstone Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008- This Rose is crisp, dry that features fresh strawberry, rose and hibiscus aromas, with a dry finish and balanced acidity.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

WINEAUX Maryhill Winemakers Red 2007 Columbia Valley- This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Ruby in color with notes of cherries & boysenberry followed by a smooth finish. This winery won" Washington winery of the year 2009" and this wine received 91 points from the Beverage tasting Institute

Monday, January 4, 2010

WINEAUX Rodney Strong Charlottes Home Sauvignon Blanc 2008- Aromas of Pear,melon and citrus,this wine is light and crisp. One of California's top wines for $15.00 or less- Food and Wine 9/09

Sunday, January 3, 2010

WINEAUX Booker Remnant 2005 Paso Robles-This Bordeaux-style blend has aromas of violets and hints of dusty smoke. Flavors of raspberries and blackberries with an earthy palate and medium finish. Garnet color of medium-deep depth. Wine Spectator gave this a 92.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

WINEAUX 2007 Henry's Drive Pillar Box Australia-This wine is a blend of 65% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. Purple-colored, with a nose of spice, earth, blueberry,and black currant with a layered balanced finish. Robert Parker gave this a 90.

Friday, January 1, 2010

WINEAUX Cristalino Cava Brut-This spanish brut is round, slightly yeasty with citrus aromas. The palate is healthy and clean, with apple flavors. Fairly full and long on the finish, and at $ 7.99 this makes the perfect party bubbly.
WINEAUX Benaza Mencia Monterrei 2008- This Spanish wine is made from the Mencia grape and tastes like a cross between a really good Côtes du Rhône and a bright de-classified, everyday drinking Bourgogne. Medium-deep ruby in color, notes of anise, red fruits and blueberries. Medium full, with soft, subtle tannins, a long refreshing finish.
WINEAUX Concannon Petit Sirah Central Coast 2006-Full Bodied, rich wine with soft, full tannins and primary fruit flavors of cherry, dark berry and blueberry. Secondary flavors of chocolate and cassis are complex with hints of toast and creamy oak. This a good wine at a fantastic price, I got my bottle on sale for $6.99
WINEAUX Estancia Chardonnay Pinnacles Ranches 2008-Aromas of crisp apple, pear,and honeydew. Toasty oak and cream accenuate the minerally finish.
WINEAUX Layer Cake Primitivo a.k.a. zinfandel 2006 IGT Puglia Italy- Aromas of spice, white pepper, cherries, plums, blackberry fruit, and espresso. Warm and rich in the mouth with a creamy texture, this full bodied wine has a seamless style showing no hard edges
WINEAUX Agate Ridge Vineyard 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is an ageworthy wine that features intense black and red fruit aromas and polished tannins with a full bodied finish. For those who think that Willamette is the only region worth exploring in Oregon should check out this Southern Oregon winery.
WINEAUX The 2004 Domaine Drouhin Laurène Oregon is vibrantly seductive with aromas of fresh cherry & red berry, and a floral mix of cherry blossoms and rose petals. These sensations follow through on the palate, with clove and spice character. Layered tannins coat the mouth
WINEAUX Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 2006-93 points and the Wine Enthusiast's #1 wine of the year in their Top 100 of 2009: This is one of the best Pinot Noirs on the market in this price range. Dry and silky, with complex flavors of cherries, strawberries, pomegranates, vanilla and cinnamon spice, made even richer by smoky oak.
WINEAUX Perrin Reserve Cotes Du Rhone is a blend of Grenache 60%,syrah 20%,Mourvedre 10% and cinsault 10%, it offers a deep ruby/purple hue along with sweet blackberry, black currant, licorice, and smoky herb notes with a long complex finish. Named one of Wine & Spirits Top Values of the Year
WINEAUX Voted one of Wine Spectators top 100 wines of 2009, The King Estate 2008 Pinot Gris-Oregon, has fresh pear, lime and grapefruit aromas with flavors of citrus ,tropical fruit ,mineral and a long finish. Wine Spectator gave this a 90
WINEAUX Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Chardonnay-2008- Aromas of pear, mango and clove along with a hint of vanilla on the nose. The well-balanced acidity with a core of pineapple, lemon and melon flavors creates a creamy palate with a refreshing finish
WINEAUX NxNW(North by Northwest)2007 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-Owned by King Estate Winery this cabernet is sourced from 6 different vineyards in the Columbia Valley. 84% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Petit Verdot this full bodied wine has aromas of blackberry, anise, oak spice and generous tannins with a long finish.
WINEAUX Linne Calodo 2003 Nemesis Paso Robles- This is a blend of Syrah 82%,Mouvedre 10%,Granache 8% with of aromas of red & black fruit, and roasted herbs this is a full bodied wine with beautiful density and texture. Wine Enthusiast gave this a 94
WINEAUX Plaisir de Siaurac-2007-Lalande De Pomerol- The winemaker here is Yannick Reyrel, most known for his work at the house of Moueix, that is in Pomerol but also at Napa Valley's esteemed Dominus. This Merlot-based wine has a delicious taste of red berry fruit. 90% merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
WINEAUX Château Calabre is owned by Daniel Hecquet, one of the regions best and most innovative winemakers. Hecquet is known throughout greater Bordeaux for producing among the highest quality and freshest white wines in the appellation. The 2007 is composed of 50% Sauvignon Blanc,40% Semillion,10% Muscadelle. This wine has fl...avors of crisp fresh fruit, grapefruit,and ripe citrus fruits through the finish
WINEAUX 2003 Justin Isosceles Paso Robles is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with aromas of cherry, currant and a hint of plum that evolves into layers of chocolate and caramel on the palate, a seamless finish is balanced by flavors of spicy french oak
WINEAUX The 2007 Slipstream Sauvignon Blanc is crisp & clean, with aromas of citrus, herb, peach and a refreshing finish. This is the type of wine where you could easily lose track of how many glasses you had, which seems to be happening tonight
WINEAUX Cellers Can Blau Monstant-2007 is a red wine from Spain which is a blend of 40%Mazuelo, 40% syrah, 20% Garnacha with blackberry and blueberry aromas and a nose of cedar,mineral and black cherry, this wine is full bodied with layers of flavor. Robert Parker gave this wine a 90.
WINEAUX The 2008 Elk Cove Willamette Pinot Gris is crisp with citrus and grapefruit on the palate with a balanced finish. Great with Salmon or Asian dishes.
WINEAUX Fabulous Italian Red for under $10.00? The 2006 Monte Antico Tuscan was awarded one of the top 100 wines of 2009 and received a 90 in the wine spectator. Aromas of plum,dried cherry,flowers, this wine is a blend of 75% sangiovese,15% merlot,10% cabernet sauvignon and is full bodied with fine tannins
WINEAUX Looking for a good Cabernet Sauvignon under $15.00? The 2007 Columbia Crest H3 Horse Haven Hills, Washington fits the bill. This Cabernet is fruit forward & approachable with sweet cherry, earth and cocoa flavors. Wine Spectator gave this a 90
WINEAUX For those of you that like a nice Bordeaux blend, St Supery Elu is a wine with excellent structure, aromas of berry, toasted oak and a licorice finish. The 2003 vintage is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon,18% Merlot,4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec, all selected from the St Suprey Estate vineyards. Drink now through 2018
WINEAUX The Holidays are here and if you are looking for a beautiful Pinot Noir to serve, Bergstrom 2007 Shea Vineyard would be a Fabulous addition to any table. This wine is dark ruby in color with aromas of spice, black cherry, violets, which lead to a structured layered finish. Robert Parker gave this a 93.
WINEAUX Looking for a sparkler for a big holiday party? At $ 7.99 a bottle it doesn't get better than Veuve Du Vernay brut, this french sparkler is bright & zesty with a crisp and balanced finish
WINEAUX Looking for a good "everyday" Syrah? Koehler 2006 Syrah will fit the bill, with aromas of blueberry,candied cherries,the palate is rich in cola nut and earth which lead into a structured finish. This syrah has a lot to offer at an economical price
WINEAUX Looking for a great holiday sparkling wine? As the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer France(Cristal),Roederer Estate Anderson valley is a great party or everyday sparkler. Complex minerality tinged with sweet vanilla and strawberry flavors, not overly fruity.
WINEAUX For those who like a "fruit bomb" of a syrah try Layer Cake shiraz. This Australian shiraz has layers of fruits, mocha, chocolate and hints of spice, hence it's name Layer Cake.