Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

The Wines of Etude

Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2008
Chardonnay, Carneros, 2007
Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2008
Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006
"GBS", Carneros, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005

All great wines, but the Pinot Noir and the Cabernet were the two standouts.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

White Rock and Etude

-White Rock, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006 (very clean, pure style with a lot of ageability)
-White Rock, Laureate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (Excellent, supple, soft, silky wine. Liked it a lot)

-Etude, Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2007 (alright)
-Etude, Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2007 (very good)
-Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006 (excellent, very well balanced, refined and ageable)
-Etude, Estate Merlot, Carneros, 2005 (very good, but hollow mid-palate)
-Etude, Fortitude, Frediani Field Blend, 2005 (awesome little Charbono blend)
-Etude, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (excellent, opulent, precise wine)

-Copain, Rousanne, James Berry, Paso Robles, 2006 (so freaking good!)
-Dierberg, Pinot Noir, Steven, Santa Maria, 2005 (excellent)
-Audelssa, Summit, Sonoma Mtn, 2005 (very good)
-Luchador, Shiraz, South Australia, 2006 (great)
-Chirs Ringland, Shiraz, Barossa, 2006 (awesome)