Golden straw colored, full bodied, full round forward fruit flavors that the winemakers cites as “powerful notes of white peach, red apple skin, and toasted brioche” , with notes of what Wine Spectator describes as “melon, peach and nectarine notes on a sleek and juicy frame, with accents of lemon blossom, dried ginger and apple skin.”
Consistent with earlier tastings of this wine back in 2018 and 2020, this was Dark inky blackish purple, full bodied, structured concentrated rich tongue coating black fruits, hints of clove spice and earth, with tongue puckering chalky tannins that form distinct 'legs' on the glass.
Dark ruby/garnet colored, full bodied, tightly structured, complex concentrated black berry fruits laced with notes of anise, spice, hints of toasted oak with moderate tannins on the lingering finish. https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2024/04/hill-family-and-hawk-horse-cabernets.html
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9/12/2013 12:30:00 PM - Wow, it appears that we are the only 2 holders of Elan Merlot on CT! And both Illinoisans to boot! Looking forward to cracking mine before the year is out. Your TN is rather encouraging.
Cheers!
2020 Lucia Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands
4/15/2024 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 Points
Golden straw colored, full bodied, full round forward fruit flavors that the winemakers cites as “powerful notes of white peach, red apple skin, and toasted brioche” , with notes of what Wine Spectator describes as “melon, peach and nectarine notes on a sleek and juicy frame, with accents of lemon blossom, dried ginger and apple skin.”
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2024/04/sole-meuniere-with-central-coast-santa.html?m=0
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2014 Whitehall Lane Petit Verdot Fawn Park Vineyard
4/12/2024 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with earlier tastings of this wine back in 2018 and 2020, this was Dark inky blackish purple, full bodied, structured concentrated rich tongue coating black fruits, hints of clove spice and earth, with tongue puckering chalky tannins that form distinct 'legs' on the glass.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2024/04/whitehall-lane-petit-verdot-with-pasta.html
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2016 Hawk and Horse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
4/7/2024 - rmcnees wrote: 92 Points
Dark ruby/garnet colored, full bodied, tightly structured, complex concentrated black berry fruits laced with notes of anise, spice, hints of toasted oak with moderate tannins on the lingering finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2024/04/hill-family-and-hawk-horse-cabernets.html
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