Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvee Marie’01, Alsace, France

December 14th, 2005 Posted in France, Sweet Wines, White Wines
Dec, 14 2005
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A luscious and elegant Gewurztraminer Special Cuvee from Alsace in France, crafted by Lucien Albrecht Estate, established and crafting wine since 18 generations.

Technical Data:100% Gewurztraminer. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. Named after Marie Albrecht, one of the two daughters of the current owner. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright straw-yellow color. A seductive nose with aromas of quince, pear, honey and spices. Sweet full-bodied wine expressing ripe luscious fruit flavors with tropical fruits and quince, hint of honey laced with white pepper and some nutmeg too. Creamy and luscious texture with a litchi’s aftertaste and a long lasting clean finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be deliscious with all creamy dishes or any Asian food. For Christmas Season pair it with Foie Gras, personally that will be my favourite choice on that kind of wine! Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$27.99 in DC

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Caymus Conundrum White Wine Table’03, CA, USA

November 27th, 2005 Posted in Sweet Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 27 2005
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A sweet White Wine Table from all around California.

Technical Data:White Wine Table made from 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, the 10% remaining are divided between Semillon, Muscat and Viognier.

Description:Pale golden color. On the nose, fruity aromas infused with floral one. On the palate sweet fruits such as pineapple, apricot and pear are prevailing at the entrance but quickly the palate evolves and shows lemon zest flavors melted with white blossom like acacia and honey. This wine combines sweet flavors with fresh and crisp ones; good acidity and nice balance finishes its description.

Food Pairing & Service:Asian food, spicy dishes. Serve lightly chilled.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$25.99

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Lustau East India Solera Sherry NV, Andalucia, Spain

November 26th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Fortified Wines, Spain, Sweet Wines, White Wines
Nov, 26 2005
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A “must-have” Fortified Wine, specially for the coming holidays, a great sweet one to share with friend and family, from the very best producer of that type of wine!

Technical Data:From the South of Spain ( Andalucia), produced between Sevilla and Cadix. Like Jerez and Madeira wines it’s a white fortified wine made mainly from Palomino Fino ( 85%) sweetened by Pedro Jimenez( 15%). A blend of Soleras averaging 15 to 50 years of age.

Description:Bright amber color. Rich and concentrated nose focused on toffee and nutty aromas. Sweet, luscious almost weighty wine yet very balanced. The palate is complex, extremely voluptuous and enjoyable showing up flavors such as roasted nuts and toasted almond enticed with caramel and candied apricot peel. Clean lingering finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Perfect accompaniment to light desserts, chocolate cake, can also be served with cheeses like blue cheese or as a sweet digestif. Personally I prefer it at room temperature but most people like it chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$24.99 ( considering the time this wine spent in ageing prior bottling it’s trully a great value)

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Dr Loosen St M Riesling’04, Pfalz, Germany

November 19th, 2005 Posted in Germany, Sweet Wines, White Wines
Nov, 19 2005
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off-dry to medium-sweet Riesling from Germany. Imported in the USA by Chateau Ste Michelle.

Technical Data:100% Riesling. Unoaked.

Description:Bright pale golden yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruits and sweet pear. Off-dry to medium-sweet style wine, fruit-driven on the palate , presenting a low alcohol content and a crisp acidity. Quite tangy and fresh at the entrance, it is showing up candied apricot flavors enticed with peach, tropical fruits and white pepper on the mid-palate, with a long lasting minerality mingle with apricot on the finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with a wide range of dishes as well as desserts. Best serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

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Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer’04, Columbia Valley, WA, USA

November 18th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Sweet Wines, USA, White Wines
Nov, 18 2005
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A flavorful and sweet Gewurztraminer to enjoy with food or desserts.

Technical Data:Blended Gewurztraminer from Columbia Valley region. 83% Gewurzt., 11% Riesling, 6% Muscat. Unoaked.

Description:A classic style Gewurzt. from the famous Chateau Ste Michelle Estate. Pale golden color. Aromas of tropical fruits and spice. On the palate, an unctuous entrance showing rich flavors of tropical fruits and acacia enticed with clove spice. Long lasting sweet finish with hint of spice kicking your palate a little bit. Quite nice!

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with all Asian dishes, also a good accompaniment with spicy dishes or even desserts. Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$8.99

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Legacy Muscat Ottonel, Romania

September 26th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Romania, Sweet Wines, White Wines
Sep, 26 2005
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A syrupy and very enjoyable sweet wine.

Technical Data:The Murfatlar vineyards in Romania have long been producing wines that surpass the expectations of even the most demanding wine enthusiasts. This white Muscat grape variety is left to ripen for longer periods of time, leaving more residual sugar and making this a great table wine.

Description:Straw yellow color. Very aromatic, nicely fruity and sweet, with appealing candied apricot, peach and grape flavors and a soft, smooth texture.

Food Pairing & Service:Deliciously sweet try it with light desserts, chocolate or fruits, could be also nice with Foie gras.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$6.99

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Quinta do Noval, Special Reserve Port, Portugal

September 18th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Fortified Wines, Portugal, Red Wines, Sweet Wines
Sep, 18 2005
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A nice Port to enjoy, a little less sweet than the Non-Vintage LB Port from the same Quinta.

Quinta do Noval Special Reserve

Technical Data:Made from 3 Portuguese Grapes, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz ( = Tempranillo) and Touriga Francesca. Grapes trodden by foot and aged in traditional large oak vats called “Lagares”, aged 4 years.

Description:Deep purple color, with a wild spicy nose and ripe fruits well married with woody notes. The full and silky tannins express the essence of its terroir. A rich and full-bodied wine with great charm and finesse. Intense fruity bouquet with a rich, elegant, well-balanced palate, a smooth velvety tannic structure and a powerful, intense finish.

Food Pairing & Service:It is delicious with a variety of cheeses & desserts, particularly chocolate. Ready to be enjoyed immediately, this port does not need to be decanted.

Score:9/10

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Quinta do Noval, Non-Vintage LB Port, Portugal

September 18th, 2005 Posted in Dessert Wines, Fortified Wines, Portugal, Red Wines, Sweet Wines
Sep, 18 2005
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A very fine Port you will enjoy anytime, that’s my latest favorite wine!

Quinta do Noval, Non-Vintage LB Port

Technical Data:Port made traditionnaly from 3 Portuguese grapes called Tinta Roriz ( that’s one of the synonym for Tempranillo grape), Touriga Francesca and Tinta Barroca. The grapes after been harvested have been trodden by foot then aged in traditional large oak vats called “Lagares”. It is blended from a number of vintages to add complexity.The aging is from 4 – 5 years, this kind of Port is bottled according to demand.

Description:Intense dark purple color with some red shades. A complex nose showing mostly red fruits such as raspberry, cherry and berry. This Non-Vintage Late Bottled or LB ( vintage character) Port is an impressive one, it possesses fabulous cherry and berry fruity flavors, a smooth texture with a nice touch of spice and smoky chocolate character just by the end of the palate. Dense, rich, concentrated, this is an excellent value in high quality port. A full-bodied one yet round and well-structured with a long lasting elegant finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Accompanies well chocolate desserts and red fruits one. Could also be enjoyed on its own. Ready to be enjoyed immediately, this port does not need to be decanted.

Score:10/10

Suggested Retail Price:$14.99

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