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Wine Of The Month Club
Tamarack Cellars, Cabernet Franc – 2007 – Walla Walla , Washington
Tamarack Cellars' winery is located by the Walla Walla airport on a former military base. It offers some of the best red wine values among all the Washington wines. If you have never tried a 100% Cabernet Franc wine before you are in for a treat. Cab Franc’s are normally used as a blending wine in Bordeaux style blends.
This elegant and full-bodied wine is dark ruby colored with a multi dimensional perfume of smoke, menthol, earth, clove, red currants, and blackberry. Flavors of spiced cherry, blackberry and boysenberry mingle pleasingly and linger seductively with a hint of oak, smooth chocolate and mocha on a long hard finish. If you fall in love with this unique wine, you might want to get a few to cellar. We have all that is left of this excellent 2007 vintage and this wine will continue to develop until 2027.
La Posta, Cocina Blend – 2007 – Argentina
This kitchen sink blend will impress you right from the start. 60% Malbec blended with Bonarda and Syrah produces aromas of red cherries and raspberries infused with mocha and spice hints that give up the secret for what's about to come. Your first sip washes broadly across your palate like a flood of sweet, fresh fruit and the viscous mouthfeel (yes, it really is viscous) keeps the flavors lingering for a while. The hints of baking spice and some oak keep the fruit flavors fresh and lively. This is a wine that you will want to stack up in your wine rack (or closet) for any occasion.
Crios, Torrontes – 2009 – Argentina
Another Argentinean beauty. In a country dominated by male winemakers, Susana Balbo stands out not only for her gender, but also for her incredible skill and experience. Susana was the first Argentine winemaker to be hired as a consultant to make wine outside of Argentina . She has made wine in Australia , California , Chile , France , Italy , South Africa , and Spain , and she spends a month each year in a different wine region of the world studying with local winemakers and growers. Crios is a brand to keep your eye out for. Here is what the experts are saying . . . *Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate stated, "All Crios wines are phenomenal values worth buying by the case." *Wine & Spirits named Crios "Value Brand of the Year" for 2009, 2007, and 2004!"
Robert Parker rating this wine a 91 and I’m sure that you will be thrilled as well. "The 2009 Torrontes remains one of Argentina 's benchmarks for this variety. Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has beautiful structure and acidity similar to Sauvignon Blanc along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry, this wine has to be tasted to be believed. Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or as a wonderful partner with smoked meats, mild to medium-strong cheeses, and seafood (especially crab!).
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