Tasting Notes with District Sommelier Caterina Mirabelli

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    • District takes tasting notes on the road with Je...

      In this Tasting Note, Caterina Mirabelli visits Jean Arnold-Sessions, president of Hanzell Vineyards, to uncover the perfect "balance" behind 2007 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay.

      • Release date
        Mar 31, 2010
      • Runtime
        03:27
    • District is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet ...

      In this tasting note, Caterina Mirabelli visits with Obsidian Ridge Vineyards winemaker Michael Terrien to discuss the finer points of its robust 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. Micheal Terrian discusses what makes Obsidian Ridge such a unique wine. Enjoy.

      • Release date
        Mar 10, 2010
      • Runtime
        04:48
    • District is now pouring Clos Lapeyre Magendia, J...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Clos Lapeyre Magendia, Jurancon, France 2005. From the Jurancon wine appellation and made from Petit Manseng grapes. Notes of white flower, lychee and juicy tropical fruit. The palate is dryer than a sauterne and is fresh with a long, elegant finish.

      • Release date
        Feb 25, 2010
      • Runtime
        01:40
    • District is now pouring Primaterra Pinot Grigio,...

      Aromas of tart apple and tangerine. The palate is crisp and fresh withminerals on the finish.

      • Release date
        Feb 17, 2010
      • Runtime
        01:52
    • District is now pouring Franz Karl Schmitt Riesl...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Franz Karl Schmitt Riesling Auslese, Rheinhessen, Germany 1997 Aromas and palate of white flower, peach, lychee and honey. The palate is crisp and elegant with a nice acidity on the finish.

      • Release date
        Feb 11, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:29
    • District is now pouring Chateau Astruc Syrah, Mi...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Chateau Astruc Syrah, Minervois, France 2008. Aromas and palate of plum, fig, and dark cocoa. The finish is earthy, with medium body and moderate tannins.

      • Release date
        Feb 3, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:04
    • District is now pouring Miguel Torres Santa Dign...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Miguel Torres Santa Digna Carmenere, Curico, Chile 2008. Aromas and palate of violet, black currant, blackberry, cherry and pepper. The palate shows jalapeno, green pepper with cocoa on the finish.

      • Release date
        Jan 28, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:00
    • District is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet ...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, CA 2006.

      • Release date
        Jan 20, 2010
      • Runtime
        02:16
    • District is now pouring Vina Valoria Cosecha Tem...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Vina Valoria Cosecha Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain 2006. Aromas of cherry, berry, raisin and cigar box. Palate of mild raisin with deep flavors of blueberries, plums. Dry yet pleasant tannins on the finish.

      • Release date
        Jan 7, 2010
      • Runtime
        01:39
    • District is now pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut, Ch...

      In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut, Champagne, France NV. Crisp and clean, with burnt toast, hazelnut and a green apple finish.

      • Release date
        Dec 30, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:04
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