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This bottle was provided as a sample from the winery.
Production: 233 cases
Big publication scores: 90 points from Josh Raynolds of Tanzer's IWC and 88 points from James Laube in Wine Spectator.
Other blogger reviews at The Passionate Foodie (our WBW #69 host - I didn't realize he had reviewed this wine on his site.), DailyWine and The Vino File …
- Wine For Newbies: Mourvedre: Day 13 of 30 Wines in 30 Days
- The Passionate Foodie: Announcing WBW #69: "Animal Cruelty"
- Tablas Creek Vineyard Blog: Grapes of the Rhone Valley: Mourvèdre
- i-WineReview Blog: Incredible Spanish Wine Values from Jumilla
- Blue State Carpetbagger's Purple(?) State Wine Blog: 2006 Domaine Sorin BANDOL (Provence, France)
- Tinto y Blanco: "My Favourite Spanish Wine" 2007
…Sauvignon Blanc in the future.
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- Selene Wines Blog: Selene Sauvignon Blanc
- Sommelier - Harpers.co.uk: Delving into the Wine Seller
- Rockss and Fruit: Can Sauvignon Blanc be profound? - 2005 Francois Cotat Les Monts Damnes
- STEVE HEIMOFF| WINE BLOG: Who let the cat out?
- Wine: Top 10: Mood-Boosting Wines
- Drink Some Wine: 100th post - 2006 Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc ($15)
…drinking the 2006 Tresor. It was released just last September, and needs some bottle time. The Tresor can be found in the $40-$50 range and will be well worth it in two or three years, but right now, it's just a bit immature.
Verdict: B+ (with the hope I taste it again in 2013 or so)
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- winehiker witiculture: Myriad possibilities - today on PalatePress.com
…off the white terrace out front of the villa.
I took a sip expecting great things, and got them: the Eldorado Gold is medium bodied and features dried apricot, honey, caramel and vanilla. The residual sugar makes itself present but doesn't kill off all the good aromas and flavors that make the wine a delight.
Verdict: A-
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- winehiker witiculture: Myriad possibilities - today on PalatePress.com
…that adds interest. Despite the 15.9% a.b.v., I don't really notice any heat.
Overall impression : A very confected style of Mourvèdre, but very seductive and fun to drink. This one will appeal to a lot of people, I think. B/B+
Free association :
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185 cases produced
- The Passionate Foodie: Announcing WBW #69: "Animal Cruelty"
- Luscious Lushes - a wine, food, and travel blog: On top of the world, looking down on...
- Wine For Newbies: Mourvedre: Day 13 of 30 Wines in 30 Days
- i-WineReview Blog: Incredible Spanish Wine Values from Jumilla
- wine book club: E. Guigal
- Joe's Wine: 2004 Olivares Dulce Monastrell