In this Tasting Note, Caterina Mirabelli visits Jean Arnold-Sessions, president of Hanzell Vineyards, to uncover the perfect "balance" behind 2007 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay.
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.
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.
Aromas of tart apple and tangerine. The palate is crisp and fresh withminerals on the finish.
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.
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.
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.
In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, CA 2006.
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.
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.