Aniseed, musk, peach, honeysuckle and floral aromas. Very tightly wound on the palate, it only hints at richness with a creamy and silken mouthfeel. Great length and balance, with the structure to age well. 92/100
2009 Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru
Citrus peel, stonefruit along the lines of apricot and peach, light smoke and a huge wave of chalky minerality. Scintillating palate, incredibly driven with seriously …
…, two foreigners wide eyed and simple. . .
Like the wine, the acorn with cupule still attached was collected a few days ago. . . It's momentarily bright and cherry scented before becoming more wild and stinky. Menthol and camphor, dried herbs and small goods. Aniseed and animal. Savoury and slightly sweet to start, before finishing dry, metallic and adhesive.
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Aniseed and leather on the nose. Palate has good texture and length. 89/100
1998 Meerea Park Shiraz Alexander Munro - Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Colour is fantastic, vibrant and no fading at the rim. Raspberry, some earth and iron as well as blackberries on the nose. Palate is brooding - tannins, oak and fruit are all present and they do work well together to provide balance. Structured and with lots of potential, this is an excellent wine. 91/100
2003 Irvine Zinfandel Reserve…
Goatherd's Panna Cotta Fresh Berries, Anise Hyssop Ice Cream
3) Six of Boston's esteemed chefs recently came together to talk - not about food - but about breast cancer in Massachusetts. Each chef created a 30 second video, where they answered the question, " What Does Komen MA Mean to Me ?"
Chefs Joanne Chang of Flour and Meyers + Chang ; Jose Duarte of Taranta ; Richard Garcia of 606 Congress ; Nicole Coady …
Anise: The Treasure Of The Mediterranean with Francesco Lafranconi
Aperitif Culture: From Italy to Argentina with Martin Auzmendi
Bedroom Brands: How to Launch your Spirit with No Budget with Benedict Simpson
Beertails: Mastering the Most Chemically Complex Alcoholic Ingredient as a Cocktail Ingredient with Adam Seger
Bottle Alley: Drinking the Panama Canal with Jeff Berry
Bringing Service Back! with Bridget Albert
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…Binyamina Spirits Arak Hanamal 40 - Extra Fine Arak Anise/ Licorice - Double Gold Medal
Galil Flavor Ltd. Pomegranate Dessert Wine Wine Fruit Sweet - Double Gold Medal
Sons of Baheej Kawar Industrial Ltd. Kawar Arak 45 Liqueurs Anise/Licorice - Double Gold Medal
Galil Flavor Ltd. Pomegranate Port Style Wine Wine Fruit Sweet - Gold Medal
Rafael Grappa Rafael Old-Fasioned Oak Barrel Grape Brandy Others - Gold Medal
Rimon Winery Ltd.Rimon Galilee Premium…
…and 19% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot): Anise, violets, cassis and dark cherry aromas, firm tannins and oak undercurrents, solid structure - begs for red meat!
2008 Oonapais Point Red ( 90% Cabernet Sauvignon based blend): Rich and smooth w/ ripe plum, cherry and savory flavors. Creamy textured and sipping nicely!
2007 Tribute ( 84% Cabernet Sauvignon based blend): Tribute wine to Mike's parents who worked very hard to get the winery established. The 2000 vintage was …
Anise: Viognier, Pinot Noir
Caraway : Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Cumin: Rose', Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo
Mustard: Chardonnay, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, Zinfandel
Red Pepper: Rose', Riesling, Unoaked Chardonnay
Cardamom: Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Noir
Coriander: Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine, Riesling, Viognier, Syrah…
Liquorice - Anise B asil, Fennel, Dill and Anise Hyssop.
Toffee - Cercidiphyllum or more commonly known as the Katsura tree has leaves that smell of toffee or caramel in the Autumn.
Violets - Viola odorata . When Napoleon married Josephine, she wore Violets, and on each anniversary Josephine received a bouquet of violets. Following Napoleon´s lead, the French Bonapartists chose the violet as their emblem, and nicknamed Napoleon " Corporal Violet". …