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FRICK 2010 LUCIA

11/29/2013

FRICK WINERY
2010 LUCIA
ON THE NOSE:
Homemade Blueberry Pie,
Raspberry Sauce & Cranberry Chutney

ON THE PALATE:
A Layer Cake of Blackberry, Cherry
& Marion Berry (frosted with 'Lovely')

This is a bottle for which I pine.
It has become a favorite of mine
for its flavor that I love to savor
& for the man behind the wine.

I raise my glass to you, Bill.
Your Lucia is entirely lovely.

Cheers,
Allie

GYPSY DANCER 2012 LEGACY PINOT NOIR

11/28/2013

GYPSY DANCER
2012 LEGACY PINOT NOIR

ON THE NOSE:
Raspberry Earl Grey
& Cranberry Incense

ON THE PALATE:
Velvet Red Cherry
& Pomegranate Silk

RIUNITE LAMBRUSCO

11/27/2013

RIUNITE
LAMBRUSCO

ON THE NOSE:
The Color Purple, Cherry Hard Candies
& Twizzlers Red Licorice

ON THE PALATE:
Playful Raspberry, Red Apple
& Strawberry Perfume

REBEL COAST WINERY 2008 RECKLESS LOVE

11/26/2013

REBEL COAST WINERY
2008 RECKLESS LOVE

ON THE NOSE:
SCARLET BOUQUET,
BLUEBERRIES
& BLACK OLIVE

ON THE PALATE:
CHERRY GUMDROPS,
STRAWBERRY PIE
& FRENCH VANILLA EXTRACT

KEELER ESTATE VINEYARD 2011 CHARDONNAY

11/26/2013

KEELER ESTATE VINEYARD
2011 CHARDONNAY

ON THE NOSE:
Pear Preserves, Pineapple Core
& Honeysuckle

ON THE PALATE:
Green Apple Syrup & Silky Mango

THE RULE 2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

11/26/2013

Generally speaking, I'm modest not bold,
seldom dressing in gems lined in gold,
But I felt it befitting as the wine was emitting
such a degree of grandeur to behold.

THE RULE
2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

ON THE NOSE:
Dark Cherry, Intense Vanilla
& Massive Cranberry

ON THE PALATE:
Gripping Red Fruit
& Rich Viscous Acid

VAN DUZER 2011 ESTATE PINOT NOIR

11/25/2013

"While the view outside my window was impressive,
it paled in comparison to the Oregon Pinot Noir in my glass."

VAN DUZER
2011 ESTATE PINOT NOIR

ON THE NOSE:
Cranberry Oil, Red Cherry Syrup
& Fuchsia Carnations

ON THE PALATE:
Bright Pomegranate
& Raspberry Hard Candies

GYPSY DANCER 2010 TRIBUTE PINOT NOIR

11/25/2013

"On the train, in bedroom eight, I opened a wine and stayed up late,
enjoying each sip of this wine on my trip - a 'Tribute' I appreciate."

GYPSY DANCER
2010 TRIBUTE PINOT NOIR

ON THE NOSE:
Glazed Black Cherry, Red Carnation & Dark Lavender

ON THE PALATE:
Cranberry Cola
& Red Currant Lined Cigar Box

BEAUREGARD 2012 PINOT NOIR

11/21/2013

BEAUREGARD VINEYARDS
2012 COAST GRADE PINOT NOIR

ON THE NOSE:
RASPBERRY PECAN, STRAWBERRY LICORICE
& CHERRY VANILLA
ON THE PALATE:
PINK VIOLETS, WARM DAMSON
& CRANBERRY TART

the shower scene

11/18/2013

Showering on the train is NOT entirely easy.