…still with years of life ahead), a nice, buttery Gallo Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands. By the time we got to Le Cirque all I wanted was a dirty Ketel One martini.
Now I'm in our midtown hotel (The Hudson), with two hours to get it together and get to JFK. I cannot wait to see Gus.
Have a great weekend. I'll be more coherent on Monday morning when the topic will be...CHINA!
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Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: California: Monterey County: Santa Lucia Highlands
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol %: 14.4
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Come on down, cool cats. It's time to take the totally radtastic Pinot / Cabernet challenge!
In one corner, we've got the scintillatingly sippable Judd's Hill 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from the one and only Napa Valley, and in the other corner, we have the delectably delicious Judd's Hill 2009 Central Coast Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Who will win? Which will be the victor in this ultimate battle of the varietals. It's …
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…Morgan Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands. 13.5% 95 cases. First note: " Bliss." Not to go just absolutely delirious, but of this group of extremely well-made and presented Morgan SLH pinots from 2008, the Tondre Grapefield — and I love this vineyard, 80 acres of pinot noir grapes, 21 of chardonnay — is a singular example. Radiant medium ruby color, intensely magenta-like at the center; ripe and slightly smoky black cherry, black currant and …
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August West Consistently stellar wines from a partnership between winemaker Ed Kurtzman and winegrowers Gary Franscioni and Howard Graham, showcasing grapes from their Santa Lucia Highlands and Russian River Valley vineyards. 2011 saw a rainy winter followed by a cool spring and summer, with early fall rains. Yields were lower ...
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Or Sta. Rita Hills from Russian River Valley. Or Santa Lucia Highlands from Sonoma Coast. Or even Carneros from Russian River Valley. Which is a problem for a wine writer expected to know these things. I can describe the differences, intellectually, based on my knowledge of climate and soils, and from things I've been told by winemakers over the years. But I would hate to be put to the acid test of having to identify these wines in a blind tasting in a public format, for a simple …
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La Rochelle Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 Pinot Noir
3) La Rochelle Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 Pinot Noir ( SRP $ 38): This Pinot Noir displays a medium deep color with a fairly ripe and well-structured profile. The swirl and sniff boasts inviting dark cherry, currant, and plum aromas accented by brown spice, slight mineral notes and a touch of vanillin oak on a plush frame with a velvety texture and lasting finish. It exhibits an impeccable balancing act considering its …
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…Block 11 comes out bold and rich, with Bing cherry and cola. It reminds me of Santa Lucia Highlands, wearing acid wash jeans. The tiny 1.75 acre block is planted with 100% 113, and this is another 100% new oak treatment. It's a bruiser at 14.3% ABV, and shows brambley dark red and purple fruit. This wine is a good base for the Estate, but it's not my favorite on it's own.
2011 Block 13 is all earth, spice and mushrooms. All 777, it's all oak, all the …
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Morgan Winery Syrah 2010, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County. 13.6% alc. Deep purple-mulberry color; smacky tannins, whiplash acidity; smoke, ash, leather, edgy graphite; oh, yes, juicy and spicy red and black cherries and plums with hints of blueberries and mulberries; earth, briers, wet dog, the whole syrah kit ‘n' kaboodle. Lots of personality. Excellent. About $ 20.
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…and I still have the scar on my back from where she stuck me with it before she skipped town for the Santa Lucia Highlands.
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