Category: 2012

J.Lohr Cuvee Pom Merlot 2012

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J.Lohr Cuvee Pom
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: The ultimate expression of Merlot from J.Lohr. This is their homage to the great Pomerol blends from Bordeaux. Winemaker Steve Peck starts with a classic blending of Merlot and Malbec, then subtly blends in trace amounts of Cabernet and Cabernet Franc. Paso Robles sourcing offers a truly viable alternative to Napa for exceptional fruit. Aged 18 months in French oak.
J.Lohr Cuvee Pom Merlot 2012

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Nearco Col D’Orcia Merlot 2012

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Nearco
Fanciful Name: Col D'Orcia
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sant' Antimo
Retail Price: $42

Tasting Notes: A lovely example of Tuscan winemaking, outside of the Sangiovese box. Half Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and a touch of Petit Verdot. Youthful ruby color in the glass, with aromas and flavors of red fruit, and hints of vanilla and spice. A long and elegant finish.
Nearco Col D’Orcia Merlot 2012

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Four Vines Biker Zinfandel 2012

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Four Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Smooth and plump. Lots of ripe raspberry and toasty vanilla. Great for BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
Four Vines Biker Zinfandel 2012

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Delatour Malbec 2012

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Delatour
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $9

Tasting Notes: Flavor profile of ripe plums, dark cherry fruit and framed with layers of tobacco, coffee and toasty oak. Great with veal, pork and chicken in brown sauces.
Delatour Malbec 2012

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Zin-Phomaniac Zinfandel 2012

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Zin-Phomaniac
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Dark fruit aroma with plum clove. Blackberry, plum flavors with hint of tobacco. Nice smooth tannins. Long finish.
Zin-Phomaniac Zinfandel 2012

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Tuck Beckstoffer 75 Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Tuck Beckstoffer
Fanciful Name: 75
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lake County
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: This light and pretty sauvignon blanc offers just the right combination of fruit and crispness. A perfect cocktail wine or to start off your first course salad with.
Tuck Beckstoffer 75 Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Thomas Henry Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Thomas Henry
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Very Bordeaux in style—lots of spice and plum. Medium bodied with aromatic violets.
Thomas Henry Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Louis Latour Red 2012

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Louis Latour
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Rich black cherry and raspberry, with a touch of earth and subtle tannin. Concentrated mouthful of evolving flavors, with a long elegant finish. Very cellar worthy.
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St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2012

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St. Francis
Fanciful Name: Old Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The nose announced its use of oak and was verified on the palate. A fuller-bodied experience. A heavier-handed red influenced by oak with integrated fruit. Definitively showing a warmer, higher-yield vintage.
St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2012

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Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Slow Press
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Tart cherry and raspberry open things up in the nose and the palate is medium bodied with good balance and depth. There are plenty of fresh red cherry and raspberry flavors and some savory spice notes lending depth. Well done.
Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Shelby Grant Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Shelby Grant
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Nose has leather and tobacco notes with a hint of cherries to dry red fruits, cassis and mocha notes with a hint of vanilla. Nice acidity compliments the firm tannins.
Shelby Grant Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Sawbuck Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Sawbuck
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Mendocino County
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Smooth, medium-bodied and an excellent value with classic black fruit aromas and flavors.
Sawbuck Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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