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Montsarra Cava NV Brut

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, September 3, 2008

An excellent value sparkling wine from the Penedes region in Spain (near Barcelona). Pale golden. Smells of peaches and baked brioche. Vibrant, fruty and fun palate. Large bubbles, and a sunny, cheerful personality. Easier to drink than Champagne, this has more fruit, less acids, and a nice balance. Retail $17. Mikey's Grade

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Montsarra Cava NV Brut

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, September 3, 2008

An excellent value sparkling wine from the Penedes region in Spain (near Barcelona). Pale golden. Smells of peaches and baked brioche. Vibrant, fruty and fun palate. Large bubbles, and a sunny, cheerful personality. Easier to drink than Champagne, this has more fruit, less acids, and a nice balance. Retail $17. Mikey's Grade

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2005 Anderson Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Excellent smooth cabernet that is almost cult like in its fruit extraction. The difference between this and the really expensive cults (Harlan, Shafer, Colgin, Screaming Eagle) is the quality of the tannins. These are a little gritty but smooth and long. There's tell tale green pepper and fresh ripe plummy fruit. And it can (and probably...read more
 

2005 Anderson Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Excellent smooth cabernet that is almost cult like in its fruit extraction. The difference between this and the really expensive cults (Harlan, Shafer, Colgin, Screaming Eagle) is the quality of the tannins. These are a little gritty but smooth and long. There's tell tale green pepper and fresh ripe plummy fruit. And it can (and probably...read more
 

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Cabernet Franc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Cabernet Franc is one of the three main blending grapes in Bordeaux, which is often considered the worlds greatest wine (the other two blending grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with supporting roles played by Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carmenere). Along with the white grape Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc is one of the parent varieties...read more
 

2006 Paumanok Chenin Blanc

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A nice quaffing wine, but not a good value. Its complex and tropical, with musty, peachy, very sweet (is there residual sugar?) flavors that do not hold together. Its clumsy. However, it sails into a nice, long finish. From the north fork of Long Island. Retail $27. Mikey's Grade

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2006 Paumanok Chenin Blanc

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A nice quaffing wine, but not a good value. Its complex and tropical, with musty, peachy, very sweet (is there residual sugar?) flavors that do not hold together. Its clumsy. However, it sails into a nice, long finish. From the north fork of Long Island. Retail $27. Mikey's Grade

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2004 Tolosa Chardonnay Edna Ranch

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Almost no smell. Sue says it tastes like a mouth full of sugar water. The other three dump out their glass and are on to the next wine as I write this. Interesting sleek mouth feel, but not much else. Muted, neutral flavors lead to a steely, syrupy finish. I taste no oak, which is refreshing in a California chardonnay. However, there's not...read more
 

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2004 Tolosa Chardonnay Edna Ranch

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Almost no smell. Sue says it tastes like a mouth full of sugar water. The other three dump out their glass and are on to the next wine as I write this. Interesting sleek mouth feel, but not much else. Muted, neutral flavors lead to a steely, syrupy finish. I taste no oak, which is refreshing in a California chardonnay. However, there's not...read more
 

Viognier Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Viognier is a white-wine producing grape on the rise. In the past 10 to 15 years, Viognier varietal wines have grown in popularity among both connoisseurs and casual wine drinker alike. This is likely due to its rich golden color, relatively high alcohol, and fascinating aromas of flowers and apricot. Indeed, if ever there were a crowd-pleasing...read more
 

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