Published in November 2004
Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the November 2004 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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Harlan Estate 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $300
A stupendous wine that epitomizes the Harlan style of grace and power. Shows how the most elaborate vineyard and winery practices can contribute to a near-perfect wine, even in a less heralded vintage. The flavors cascade in endless tiers, black currant, cherry, mocha, Indian pudding, oak and spice, all coming together in a minute-long finish. Magnificent.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Black Maple Hill 21 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask #7
- $108
Brands, San Carlos, CA); 47.5% abv, $108. The early aroma highlights touches of caramel, oak barrel char and palm oil; further aeration yields a whopper of a mature, buttery bourbon bouquet. Palate entry shows incredible firmness, oil/cream and grain/wood presence; at midpalate the taste shifts into overdrive as sweet, sap-like flavors of caramel corn, maple sugar…
— P.P.
(11/1/2004)
Black Maple Hill 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Cask #R66
- $86
Complex opening bouquet ranges from scents of burnt marshmallow to cigar box to whipping cream; air contact releases additional scents of cotton candy, candied almond, spicy grain, confectioner’s sugar and maple. Palate entry is long, prickly, fruity and semisweet; at midpalate the oily, viscous taste profile surges forward, highlighting flavors of baked pear…
— P.P.
(11/1/2004)
Marie Brizard Cacao White Liqueur
- Best Buy
- $18
The opening whiffs find intense aromas of metal, brass and fruit pit; aeration allows the bouquet to become more roasted, green pea- and cocoa bean-like. Palate entry is tightly-wrapped and astringent; then at midpalate the cocoa flavor detonates on the tongue and bam, it’s a glorious ride to the lip-smacking, tongue-blanketing, whip-cracking finish. What a rush…
— P.P.
(11/15/2004)
Stags' Leap Winery 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $40
Defines Tchelistcheff’s iron-fist-in-a-velvet-glove description of Stags Leap District Cabernets. Seductively soft, a wine that caresses the palate with gentle tannins and sweet, creamy oak, framing ripe blackcurrant fruit and rich spice. The power is in the focus, brilliance and overall purity.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Swanson 2001 Alexis Red Table Wine Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Oakville)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
A Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend off the estate. The winemaker says the Syrah brings complexity and backbone, although I don’t know that the Cabernet needs much help. But this is an extraordinary wine. It’s richly sumptuous in chocolaty, black currant fruit, and soft as velvet, but without being cloying, due to the sweet tannins and bracing structure.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Beresan 2002 Stone River Red Wine (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Sophisticated winemaking meets gorgeous fruit in this unusual blend: 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 20% Cab Franc. The Syrah’s fresh citrus flavors are perfect in the context of the sappy Merlot and harder Cabs, making a wonderful blend that is immediately accessible with sweet, round fruit; then lingers into a long, textured, lively finish.
— P.G.
(11/15/2004)
Niepoort 2001 Batuta Red (Douro)
- $71
A great wine, which has the richness and the intense concentration of the Douro with a world-class style. This blend of Douro grapes is full of black fruits, of new wood flavors, of solid, dry tannins. But it also has tastes of prunes, of brooding dark fruits and balancing acidity. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest wines from the Douro.
— R.V.
(11/1/2004)
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