-- The wine: 2011 Mirassou Pinot Noir, California: hint of sweetness, flavors of black cherries and vanilla,
ripe tannins; $ 12.
The Zinfandel follows up with big
ripe tannins and lots of alcohol, though it is hidden from all of the jammy and dried fruit both Strawberries and Raspberries that shine throughout the palate.
Clean and lively on tasting with
ripe tannins that blend with balanced structure.
Not exact matches
California Central Coast Pinot Noir with cranberry, graham cracker and earthy aromas, flavors of
ripe fruit,
tannins, and a long finish
The finish is loaded with
ripe and opulent fruit that is framed by firm, but supple,
tannins gaining length and grace along the way.
Layers of espresso and
ripe black cherry cola with some vanilla and polished
tannins.
Medium to medium - dark ruby color; attractive, forward,
ripe, brambly, blackberry fruit aroma with hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate; full body; fairly supple, briary, blackberry fruit flavors with herbal notes and some creaminess in the mouthfeel; full
tannin; lingering aftertaste.
Medium - dark purplish ruby color; attractive, forward, rich, brambly, peppery,
ripe raspberry and blackberry fruit aroma; full body; big, rich, textured, briary, peppery, red and black fruit flavors with good depth and concentration; full
tannin; lingering aftertaste.
Medium - dark purplish ruby; attractive, forward, intense, briary, plummy,
ripe dark cherry and blackberry fruit aroma; full body; big, rich, extracted, briary, rustic, blackberry flavors with a rough, gripping finish; full
tannin; lingering aftertaste.
The Cab is our most balanced wine yet, with aromas of lush
ripe berries, velvety
tannins, and flavors of raspberry, dark plum, cedar.