Winery - Coquelicot
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Sauvignon Blanc has very strong, ripe flavors of grilled pineapples, peaches, lemons and mangoes. Crisp, citrusy acidity fortunately balances out the rich fruity sweetness. A lovely cocktail sipper with some real complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very fine Syrah from a new producer, and one to watch. It shows the finest attributes of Santa Ynez Syrah, with warm-climate ripeness and cool-climate structure. Really delicious, offering a flood of blackberry, cassis, black pepper, chocolate and sweet oak flavors that are ravishing. Best now–2011 before it loses freshness.
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Coquelicot Syrah - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Bordeaux blend is a little rough around the edges. It has a sharp, jammy feeling, and seems too sweet in raspberry- and cherry-pie filling. Will appeal to fans of an easy drinking, accessible style of a Cabernet-based wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Defined by sheer richness and opulence, this oaky Chardonnay is meant to be opened now. It’s rich and forward in pineapple and guava fruit, buttered toast, caramel and honey flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Bordeaux blend, made from the five classic varieties, is tough and resilient, compared to the standard Napa bottling. It’s dry, tannic and herbal, yet with enough cherry-berry flavors to establish varietal character. The challenge for the vintner is greater richness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little clumsy in the mouth, with some green flavors alongside the apricot, citrus and slate flavors. Seems a bit off-dry, although high acidity provides balance. The final impression is of a rustic and everyday quaff.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and creamy, with peaches and cream, buttered toast and mineral flavors. The oak sticks out a little too much, and there’s some bitterness that rich fare will help balance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A decent but awkward rosé, basically dry and crisp in acidity, but with some strange flavors. The raspberries and cherries have a medicinal, Band-Aid taste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lovely Riesling made in the off-dry style of a fine German Kabinett. It’s crisp and sleek in acidity, with a mineral undertow to the peach, pineapple, gardenia and petrol flavors. Very pretty and polished with pan-fried trout almondine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made in a honey-sweet style, but the acidity is excellent, and balances the richness so that the finish is dry and clean. The flavors are very ripe in peaches, Key lime pie and vanilla custard. A nice cocktail sipper.
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