Friday, September 25, 2009

Wine Musings Vol#87


Wine of Merit: ****Kistler, Vine Hill, Russian River Valley, chardonnay, 2006: Just a lovely iteration of chardonnay. Evocative, vibrant notes of lemon oil, beeswax and clover honey waft up from the glass. The palate is full and oily with good structure, a hint of mineral and spice and a long, finish. A note of pepper and nutmeg at the end. Really great.


***+Detert Family Vineyards, Oakville, Napa Valley, cabernet franc, 2004: This wine packs a wallop. Very primary still. Thick, intense, concentrated palate with a black licorice, baker's chocolate, minerals and braised fennel. With time hints of lavender and violets. Firm finish with black pepper and maybe a chocolate covered licorice thing. Delicious, but I think I will hide this in the cellar for awhile. Quite a while!