Tag Archives: 2011

2011 Coastline Zinfandel

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Nick

It seems like Coastline has become one of the more ubiquitous brands across the country.  The orange bottle with the picturesque California coastline is in grocery stores and wine shops across the country.  To top it off, it’s from Paso Robles, an ‘in’ region, … Continue reading →

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2011 Darkhorse Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Nick

Young cabernet is always something of a gamble.  At its best, it can be a delightfully rich red wine that is mature beyond its years, but at the worst, a tacky red that shows little refinement.  The second of the … Continue reading →

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2011 Cloud Break Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Nick

Pro-tip:  If you don’t like oak, do not buy barrel fermented.  Barrel fermented means, of course, in oak, which for those out there who are keen on fruit salads, means this wine is not for you.  With that little fun … Continue reading →

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2011 côté EST

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Nick

Last year, 2009 côté EST was a great find, full of fruit, acid, and body for under $10.  Made from Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, and Marsanne, the unique blend highlighted some of the great wine making that goes on in Catalan.  While … Continue reading →

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2011 Adolph Mueller Rheinhessen Kabinett

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Nick

Don’t let the title fool you, this is a simple off-dry white hailing from the Rheinhessen region of Germany.  Off-Dry or bone-dry, riesling from Germany can have sparkling minerality and acidity making it a perfect pairing for food.  With that … Continue reading →

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2011 Oak Grove Reserve Viognier

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Nick

Viognier doesn’t always get the love it deserves, but back in the 1990′s it received a significant amount of love thanks to Condrieu.  While young, it can be floral and heady, but as it ages it loses what little acid … Continue reading →

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2011 Kinetic Chardonnay

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Nick

Kinetic refers to motion, and a Chardonnay that has come all the way from France has certainly experienced a lot of motion.  While many Chardonnays have reputations for being  boring, 2011 Kinetic Chardonnay suggests it’s going to be a little … Continue reading →

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2011 Grove Winery Traminette

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Nick

Traminette is one of those hybrid grapes that is really the search for something else leading to an interesting wine producing varietal.    Essentially, traminette was supposed to be a table grape that tasted like gewürztraminer, but as fate would … Continue reading →

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2011 Mendoza Station Torrontes

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Nick

Torrontés is Argentina’s best known white wine, and one of the more floral in the white wine world.  When done correctly, torrontés sparkles with acidity, and can be surprisingly aromatic.  If grown incorrectly, it can be bitter, alcoholic, and slightly … Continue reading →

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2011 Kiwi Cuvée Pinot Grigio

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Nick

Pinot grigio is a great grape when it comes to looking for an innocuous, friendly, white wine that can pair well with a lot of lighter fare, even standing up on it’s own.  As a result, pinot grigio can be … Continue reading →

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