Category Archives: Tastings
Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza Syrah-Bonarda 2005
Deep earthy notes of rich potting soil, char and hummus, with black cherry and stewed black raspberries. This Syrah / Bonarda blend would love to be paired with a grilled pork tenderloin. I firmly believe that this will satisfy the palate of any lover of Napa Cabs.
Rating: 3.60 / 5.00
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Tagged Black Raspberries, Bonarda, Cabs, Crios, Earthy Notes, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Love, Mendoza, Napa, Palate, Rich Potting Soil, Susana Balbo, Syrah
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Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza Rose of Malbec 2007
On the nose this smells like a full-blown Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, this also displays a very forward flavor profile, meaning that it is much more flavorful than I had expected. Notes of stewed cherries, jammy raspberries and freshly rolled cigars make this a very rich rose.
Rating: 3.80 / 5.00
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Crios, Flavor Profile, Malbec, Mendoza, Palate, Rolled Cigars, Rose, Stewed Cherries, Susana Balbo
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Domaine de Congy Pouilly-Fume Cuvee les Galfins
A tasty beverage that features notes of ruby red grapefruit, papaya and Meyer lemon, with a touch of slate for balance. I will definitely buy this again.
Rating: 3.60 / 5.00
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Tagged Papaya, Pouilly, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Slate, Tasty Beverage
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Château Pesquié Terrasses Côtes du Ventoux 2005
I thought this Cotes de Ventoux had a good flavor profile of extracted black cherry and cassis, as well as barrel spices. But I couldn’t get over the fact that this didn’t taste like a Cotes de Ventoux, but instead more like a young New World counterpart.
Rating: 3.20 / 5.00
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Tagged Black Cherry, Cassis, Cotes, CôTes Du Ventoux, Flavor Profile, Spices, Terrasses, World Counterpart
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Balbo Mendoza Torrontes 2006
I love Torrontes. I do. This isn’t the first time I’ve announced my affection for the grape, and after tasting this Balbo Torrontes I know it won’t be the last. Canned pear, white peach, and nectarine with a smattering of flowers, and is nicely balanced between dry and sweet.
Rating: 3.40 / 5.00
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Tagged Affection, Balbo, Flowers, Love, Mendoza, Nectarine, Peach, Pear, Smattering, Torrontes
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