In this Tasting Note, Caterina Mirabelli visits Jean Arnold-Sessions, president of Hanzell Vineyards, to uncover the perfect "balance" behind 2007 Hanzell Vineyard...
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In this Tasting Note, Caterina Mirabelli visits Jean Arnold-Sessions, president of Hanzell Vineyards, to uncover the perfect "balance" behind 2007 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay.
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In this tasting note, Caterina Mirabelli visits with Obsidian Ridge Vineyards winemaker Michael Terrien to discuss the finer points of its robust 2007 Cabernet Sau...
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In this tasting note, Caterina Mirabelli visits with Obsidian Ridge Vineyards winemaker Michael Terrien to discuss the finer points of its robust 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. Micheal Terrian discusses what makes Obsidian Ridge such a unique wine. Enjoy.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Clos Lapeyre Magendia, Jurancon, France 2005. From the Jurancon wine appellation and ma...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Clos Lapeyre Magendia, Jurancon, France 2005. From the Jurancon wine appellation and made from Petit Manseng grapes. Notes of white flower, lychee and juicy tropical fruit. The palate is dryer than a sauterne and is fresh with a long, elegant finish.
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Aromas of tart apple and tangerine. The palate is crisp and fresh withminerals on the finish.
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Aromas of tart apple and tangerine. The palate is crisp and fresh withminerals on the finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Franz Karl Schmitt Riesling Auslese, Rheinhessen, Germany 1997 Aromas and palate of whi...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Franz Karl Schmitt Riesling Auslese, Rheinhessen, Germany 1997 Aromas and palate of white flower, peach, lychee and honey. The palate is crisp and elegant with a nice acidity on the finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Chateau Astruc Syrah, Minervois, France 2008. Aromas and palate of plum, fig, and dark ...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Chateau Astruc Syrah, Minervois, France 2008. Aromas and palate of plum, fig, and dark cocoa. The finish is earthy, with medium body and moderate tannins.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Miguel Torres Santa Digna Carmenere, Curico, Chile 2008. Aromas and palate of violet, b...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Miguel Torres Santa Digna Carmenere, Curico, Chile 2008. Aromas and palate of violet, black currant, blackberry, cherry and pepper. The palate shows jalapeno, green pepper with cocoa on the finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, CA 2006.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, CA 2006.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Vina Valoria Cosecha Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain 2006. Aromas of cherry, berry, raisin an...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Vina Valoria Cosecha Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain 2006. Aromas of cherry, berry, raisin and cigar box. Palate of mild raisin with deep flavors of blueberries, plums. Dry yet pleasant tannins on the finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut, Champagne, France NV. Crisp and clean, with burnt toast, hazelnut...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut, Champagne, France NV. Crisp and clean, with burnt toast, hazelnut and a green apple finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Fantinel Rose Pinot Noir, Friuli, Italy NV Aromas and palate of rose petal, cranberry a...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Fantinel Rose Pinot Noir, Friuli, Italy NV Aromas and palate of rose petal, cranberry and bright red cherry. Nice acidity with a dry finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring G. Brisson, Pineau de Charentes, Cognac, France. Reveals a delicate nose of marzipan, c...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring G. Brisson, Pineau de Charentes, Cognac, France. Reveals a delicate nose of marzipan, clove, and plum aromas with a hint of white pepper.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is joined by Gratien & Meyer’s Edwige Riou and is pouring Gratien & Meyer, Saumur Brut Rose, Loire Val...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is joined by Gratien & Meyer’s Edwige Riou and is pouring Gratien & Meyer, Saumur Brut Rose, Loire Valley France. Bouquet of small red fruits and spicy pepper aroma. Crisp and lively palate of raspberry with good acidity, lingering brightness.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Far Niente Dolce, Late Harvest, Napa, CA 2004. Aromas of white fruit provide a layered ...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Far Niente Dolce, Late Harvest, Napa, CA 2004. Aromas of white fruit provide a layered and complex nose of apricot and peach.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Argento, Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2008. Aromas and palate of plum, black cher...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Argento, Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2008. Aromas and palate of plum, black cherries and chocolate. Supple tannins with blackberries and black currant on the finish.
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring K.J.Molitor St. Laurent Troken, Rheingau, Germany 2007. Aromas and palate of dark cherr...
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In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring K.J.Molitor St. Laurent Troken, Rheingau, Germany 2007. Aromas and palate of dark cherry, plum, black berry with hint of earth, licorice and spice on the finish.
District Is Now Pouring Evesham Wood Chardonnay Eola Amity Hills Or 2007 06/24/09
In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Evesham Wood Chardonnay, Eola Amity Hills, OR 2007. Aromas and flavors of white fruit with tones of ripe pear and hazelnut. Full body with a crisp finish.
