It has got beautiful minerality, vibrancy and freshness and beautifully perfumed. A little on the young side at the moment but within a year it will fully integrate and will become richer and a more complete wine. What we like most about this particular Viognier is that it’s dry, it has great texture, excellent balance and is full bodied. For those wanting to try one of the very best Viognier in the country, this is it!
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I really enjoyed this Pinot Gris.. Could get hints of nectarine and peach with some stone fruits.. Very fresh and vibrant with great depth and excellent texture Palate it was expressive and concentrated with mineral overtones
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For a 2004 from Contino I was skeptical on how this Tempranillo would be... Shortly after opening it it developed a beautiful nose.. I left to sit while we had our entree (Was at Indian).. After about 30 minutes this had opened up wonderfully.. The taste was wonderful! It had Soft lether, hint of saffron, violets and mocha tastes.. Incredibly full bodied.. very expressive and dense with an alluring perfume of lavender, minerals, opulent with an incipient complexity and persistence.
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2007 Alan McCorkindale Viognier
4/27/2011 - datguy Likes this wine: 88 Points
It has got beautiful minerality, vibrancy and freshness and beautifully perfumed. A little on the young side at the moment but within a year it will fully integrate and will become richer and a more complete wine. What we like most about this particular Viognier is that it’s dry, it has great texture, excellent balance and is full bodied. For those wanting to try one of the very best Viognier in the country, this is it!
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2008 Sleeping Dogs Pinot Grigio
4/5/2011 - datguy wrote: 88 Points
I really enjoyed this Pinot Gris.. Could get hints of nectarine and peach with some stone fruits.. Very fresh and vibrant with great depth and excellent texture
Palate it was expressive and concentrated with mineral overtones
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino Rioja Contino Gran Reserva
2/22/2011 - datguy Likes this wine: 95 Points
For a 2004 from Contino I was skeptical on how this Tempranillo would be... Shortly after opening it it developed a beautiful nose.. I left to sit while we had our entree (Was at Indian)..
After about 30 minutes this had opened up wonderfully.. The taste was wonderful! It had Soft lether, hint of saffron, violets and mocha tastes.. Incredibly full bodied.. very expressive and dense with an alluring perfume of lavender, minerals, opulent with an incipient complexity and persistence.
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