Published in Early December 2010
Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the Early December 2010 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Southern Tier Mokah Imperial
- Best Buy
- $10
So enticing and delicious, you could just stick your nose in a glass of this for hours with a silly grin on your face the whole time. Intense mocha aromas coupled with chocolate ice cream, soft molasses and French toast transition to more of the same in the mouth, which is so insanely creamy and fulfilling like carbonated Yoohoo. Roasted cocoa nibs, espresso and…
— L.B.
(12/15/2010)
Castello di Ama 2006 L’Apparita Merlot (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $169
L’Apparita is a divine and delicate expression of Merlot with rich layers of black cherry, blackberry, spice, mocha, cedar, exotic spice and polished stone that are seamlessly woven together. The wine hits the palate with the softness and richness of the world’s best Merlots and leaves a fading impression of fruit and spice that can be counted in many long…
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Long Meadow Ranch 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $42
An extraordinary Cabernet that stands out even in this great vintage, and among its Rutherford peers. Quite dry and tannic in youth, it shows an astringency that strongly suggests the cellar. Underneath are powerhouse flavors of blackberries, black and red cherries, spices, tea and cedar. Really defines balance and elegance in a Napa Cabernet. Decant if you drink…
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Hall 2007 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $80
One of the richest Cabernets of the vintage. Amazingly soft and velvety in the mouth, yet there’s a solid grip of acidity and tannins that balance the richness. The flavors are extraordinary, ranging from blackberry and cherry-pie filling through currant liqueur and milk chocolate to leather. So decadent now, it’s hard to resist, but should develop for 4–6 years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Dutton-Goldfield 2008 Dutton Ranch - Rued Vineyard Chardonnay (Green Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $45
This vineyard has proved itself for so many years that it’s practically a guarantee of greatness. This 2008 is a real stunner. It’s so rich and exotic, so balanced and dry, so clean. Dazzles with pear, pineapple, lychee, roasted hazelnut, crème brûlée, buttered toast, honey and spice flavors, wrapped into a creamy smooth mouthfeel. Brilliant and compelling. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2006 Costa Grimaldi Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- Cellar Selection
- $70
Costa Grimaldi is a spectacular wine that surprises with every sip thanks to its intensity and the extraordinary quality of its mouthfeel. Initially, the wine is soft and yielding with tones of red cherry, chocolate, cola, licorice and mineral. It grows even more opulent and velvety in the mouth thanks to its fine texture and tannins. Keep this wine in your cellar…
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Poggio al Tesoro 2007 Dedicato a Walter Cabernet Franc (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
An impressive wine from an impressive vintage, this Tuscan expression of Cabernet Franc opens with opulent fruit notes of blackberry, prune, plum and ripe cherry backed by clove, pepper, leather and cigar box. The tannins are firm and silky and the fade is long and velvety.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Louis Roederer 2003 Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay
- $69
A rich Chardonnay, full of white fruits and the merest touch of toast and yeast. It is ripe, full in the mouth, but never loses sight of pure elegance. A great success in balancing freshness and richness from this hot vintage.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
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