A Special Thanks to JetBag 11/15/2011
Cheers to you, JetBag! I'd like to raise a glass to the padding & protection you gave to each and every one of the 60 bottles of wine I took with me on the train! From Chicago to San Francisco & back again, there wasn't a single casualty. Add Comment Molly Dooker 2010 Blue Eyed Boy 11/12/2011
Molly Dooker 2010 Blue Eyed Boy black & red licorice, blueberry syrup, ripe blackberries and white chocolate fudge Named after Sarah & Sparky’s blue-eyed boy, Luke, this Shiraz makes its mark in the blink of an eye with concentrated intensity on the palate. Serious flavor is found in every sip. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. Robison Ranch Cellars 2008 Syrah 11/12/2011
Robison Ranch Cellars 2008 Syrah dark red plum, black berry syrup, baking spices with sea salt topped caramel You almost have to strap in as you sip. The intensity of this wine increases on the palate and maxes out on the finish with rustic tannin & rigid acid. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. ROCO WINERY 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir red cherry skins, delicate marmalade toasted brioche and raspberry tart Flavors blend & bind with one another for an experience on the palate both delicate & decadent. With the finish you beg for another beginning. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. Domaine Pouillon 2009 Katydid 11/12/2011
Domaine Pouillon 2009 Katydid red cherry, blueberry, blackberry and dark caramel Red, black & blue flavors are harnessed by dark carmel notes & gripping tannin. This red blend races across your palate with acid that takes the reigns from start to finish. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. Artisanal Wine Cellars 2009 Dukes Family Vineyard Pinot Noir sweet red apple, fresh cranberry, raspberry syrup and french vanilla Bright red fruit is gathered and held by vanilla notes on the palate then seamed together with light acid through the finish. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. Johan Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir 11/12/2011
Johan Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir cranberry sauce, ripe olive, raw sugar cane and sweet black cherries The first impression on the palate leaves an imprint that causes one to pause & pour more. The spectrum of flavor on the nose is spread with succulence across the palate. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. A Blooming Hill Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir 11/12/2011
A BLOOMING HILL VINEYARD 2008 PINOT NOIR black cherry jam, nutmeg raspberry sorbet and red ink A gymnast of a Pinot, this wine's tannin & acid perform flawlessly on the balance beam and stick the landing on the palate. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. ANTHONY DELL CELLARS 2007 SUNSET RIDGE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR fresh dill, boysenberry, autumn leaves and intense red cherry A solid structure of tannin serves as a base on which prominent flavors and punctuating acid is built. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. Ardiri 2009 Due Stati Pinot Noir 11/12/2011
ARDIRI 2009 'DUE STATI' PINOT NOIR a garden of roses, a field of violets and a ripe bush of raspberries While delicate on the palate, this Pinot Noir has a degree of acid & flavor that is anything but fragile. Intense aromatics are accented by vibrant notes on the palate. Allie Merrick (My Wine Words) Want it? Buy it. | RAILSIDE
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