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Bruce

País: Estados Unidos | Membro desde: Abril 19, 2009

Biografia: I'm a huge fan of good craft beer and good wine, and try to find the best values around, both... (more)

	bjwdad has reviewed the Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend California 2011 87 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased somewhere in the Phoenix area, $8.99, 13% alcohol. Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark magenta garnet color, very narrow rim. Huge blackberry bramble aroma up front, then some pepper & vanilla. Juicy, sweet dark berry fruit on the palate, velvety tannins & subtle acidity. Lots of sweet vanilla throughout, jammy berry finish. Great with seasoned London Broil, which brought out even more vanilla & oak. Simple – and simply delicious. An elegant fruit bomb if there ever was one! há 18 horas · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the Apothic Rosé Limited Release California-First Cut 2012 82 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Sprouts Farmers Market in Tempe AZ, $8.99, 13% alcohol. Vivid pale salmon ruby color, yeasty aroma with a hint of strawberry. Jolly Rancher type strawberry candy on the palate, fortunately without being sugary! Somewhat heavier, more mouthfilling body than I expected. Not something I’d go out of my way for, though. há 3 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português botto didn't know they make a rosé há 1 dia bjwdad Ads for it have been all over my Facebook page, so I thought it was worth a try. The red is still by far the best. há 1 dia	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the Victor Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi 2011 88 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Free small glass, 14.5% alcohol. Medium ruby color, very narrow rim – lighter than I expected for Old Vine. Aromas & flavors of raspberry, other dark berry, vanilla, bramble, pepper & lively oak. Good structure, sweet fruit finish w/ a touch of mineral. Quite nice! há 3 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage 2011 84 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Costco in Tempe AZ, $13.99, 14.6% alcohol. Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot 42%, Petit Verdot 5%, Malbec 3%, Cabernet Franc 1%. I’m assuming this is bulk juice, but two winemakers are listed, Marco DiGiulio and Zach Long. Inky ruby garnet color, no discernible rim. Black cherry & currant on the nose w/ faint notes of herb & wood. All is covered by wonderful, fine dust. More cherry on the palate with other dark berry juice, slightly restrained but nicely supported by medium tannins & solid acidity. Some heat mid-palate & into the finish. Fruit, herbal pepper & dust mingle in the finish. It’s good, but perhaps a bit young right now. Rutherford & Paso Robles are my two favorite “dusty” appellations! há 5 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português botto Costco has some good value wines and this seems to be one of those. I met Zach Long last year at Girard Winery in Napa: he's Marco di Giulio assistant WM. They also produce Avenel Cellars for Total Wine. há 1 dia bjwdad Can you confirm that it is indeed bulk juice? há 1 dia	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 84 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Whole Foods in Chandler AZ, $13.99, 13.8% alcohol. Mendocino County 87%, Lake County 13%, made with organic grapes. Beautiful ruby dark ruby garnet color, almost no rim. Dark berry on the nose with hints of green pepper, eucalyptus, oak & mineral. Tart berry juice on the palate on smooth medium tannins & healthy acidity. More youth in the middle – green pepper, etc. The finish warms a bit fruit-wise with a touch of sweetness. This is a fine youngster who needs to mature! há 10 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the La Joya Merlot Reserve Colchagua Valley 2009 86 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Whole Foods in Chandler AZ, $11.99, 14.5% alcohol. Mothers’ Day wine, even though my wife will only take a sip or two… Inky black cherry garnet color, no discernible rim. Prominent chalky granite mineral character on the nose, which I look forward to in Chilean reds! Subdued notes of cherry & other dark berry with some peppery herbal aromas. Ripe, focused jammy berry on the palate, silky medium tannins & racy acidity. Woody middle, very warm fruity finish. There is a “narrowness” to it that I think may broaden with a bit more age to the bottle. Very nice, though! há 12 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português bjwdad I tried to add a very nice photo of the label, but the site wouldn't let me. há 12 dias bjwdad Just added the photo! há 11 dias	Actions
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	bjwdad has reviewed the Kokopelli Twin Bliss 82 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Kokopelli Winery & Bistro in Chandler AZ, $13.75, 12% alcohol. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon (or “Sauvingon,” as on the label), 50% Zinfandel. Medium ruby garnet color, no separation at the rim. Blackberry & raspberry notes on the nose w/ light brambly herb character. Tart dark berry juice on the palate, light body. Minimal tannins & adequate acidity. Surprisingly lengthy finish with delicate berry notes and faint wood & mineral. Interesting minimalist interpretation of two potentially huge varietals. há 15 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português	Actions
	bjwdad has reviewed the Kokopelli Winery Rheinwine White 80 /100 Like + aos favoritos + aos Desejados + á Adega (0) Like Unlike Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos favoritos Remover dos favoritos Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. + aos Desejados Remover dos desejados Add comment (optional) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Alterar Add comment (when adding bottles to cellar) Configure your account to share on Twitter. Purchased at Kokopelli Winery & Bistro in Chandler AZ, $14.25, 12% alcohol. Primarily Riesling, blended with Muscat. Pale straw with a green tint, lightly floral and nutty on the nose. Apple & spice flavors initially, followed by a refreshing citrus bite. Pleasant soft texture, but somewhat lacking in acidity. há 17 dias · Comentar · Show translations X X English Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português rckr1951 I have a friend in Milwaukee that ONLY drink Rheinwine. Didn't realize that you could full fill a total palate with just that classification of wine. há 13 dias	Actions