Winery - Duck Walk
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smoky and meaty, with nut, white-peach and clove notes. Firm acidity allowed 100% barrel fermentation without the wine becoming overly soft.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Something of a misnomer, as this wine tastes more like many Alsatian Pinot Gris than the often-insipid Grigios of Italy. Honey and apricot aromas, big and buttery on the palate; the only drawback is the lack of length to the finish, possibly a function of young vines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Weedy, with some bell pepper and herb aromas, cassis and tobacco. Elegantly lean and graceful in the mouth, the wine ends in a long, spicy finish. You might rate it even higher if you don't mind some herbaceousness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The leafy cassis and dried spice notes on the nose create a distinctive bouquet that is immediately attractive. Not heavily extracted, this is a Cab built for current consumption.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly creamy vanilla-oak scents vie with jammy black cherries on the nose. Cherries predominate on the medium-weight palate. Turns a bit drying on the finish, so drink with a rare steak for best results.
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Duck Walk Merlot - 1997
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright, tart candied cherry aromas are dusted with saddle leather and cinnamon. Light-bodied; gets tarter on the finish, where the fruit becomes more cranberryish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows good varietal character in its bouquet of roses, ripe pears and lychees. As far as dessert wines go, this is a lightweight, at only 6% residual sugar, but it’s certainly flavorful enough. Low acidity suggests it should be drunk over the short term. The only quibble is a shorter than expected finish.
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