Tasting at winery. Dark berry aromas and flavors with hints of dark chocolate and tarragon. Moderate structure works well with moderate fruit intensity, so everything is in good balance. Close to its peak, best to drink starting in a year or two.
Tasting at winery. Starts with lush and slightly sweet fruit aromas and flavors, some citrus emerges in middle and finish. Somewhat simple but balanced and easy to enjoy as a summer wine. Good value at under $20.
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Forward cherry aromas with subtle spice. Fruit slightly less pronounced on palate with some tannins and acidity that will benefit from a year or two in bottle to soften.
Tasting at winery. Great black fruit aromas with nice supporting oak spice. Similar plum and black cherry flavors with some firming tannins that should soften in another year or two.
Tasting at winery. Black currant and black cherry aromas and flavors that are overall well balanced right now, best for near-term consumption. 90% Cabernet with some Merlot and Cab Franc.
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(8/4/2002)
Tasting at winery. Great nose of black fruit and sweet spice. Black cherry flavors, also with lots of spice, oak perhaps a bit too pronounced for right now, so better in another year or two.
Tasting at winery. Black cherry and black currant with a meaty character. Dense fruits and firm tannins will benefit from another couple of years in bottle.
1998 Harrison Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Dark berry aromas and flavors with hints of dark chocolate and tarragon. Moderate structure works well with moderate fruit intensity, so everything is in good balance. Close to its peak, best to drink starting in a year or two.
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2000 Miner Family Viognier Simpson Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Madera
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Starts with lush and slightly sweet fruit aromas and flavors, some citrus emerges in middle and finish. Somewhat simple but balanced and easy to enjoy as a summer wine. Good value at under $20.
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2000 Miner Family Chardonnay Napa Valley 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Fat and buttery fruit aromas. Friendly and simple/
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2000 Miner Family Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Forward cherry aromas with subtle spice. Fruit slightly less pronounced on palate with some tannins and acidity that will benefit from a year or two in bottle to soften.
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2000 Miner Family Sangiovese Gibson Ranch 87 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Simple red and black cherry in a slightly rustic manner. Nice acidic backbone helps provide good strength and energy.
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1999 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Great black fruit aromas with nice supporting oak spice. Similar plum and black cherry flavors with some firming tannins that should soften in another year or two.
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1998 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. Black currant and black cherry aromas and flavors that are overall well balanced right now, best for near-term consumption. 90% Cabernet with some Merlot and Cab Franc.
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2000 Miner Family Syrah 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(8/3/2002)
Tasting at winery. First vintage. Concentrated black fruit without showing any overripe character. Good pepper and fresh herbs. Good, evolving finish.
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