Winery - Hayman & Hill
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not much to like here, with its herbal smell that’s almost vegetal, and simple, soft, slightly sweet flavor of cherry cough medicine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows great improvement over last year’s so-so bottling. This ’06 Meritage displays a nice balance of firm tannins, acidity and currant-licorice flavors, with well-integrated oak. Feels elegant and subdued, and will be a good companion to anything that wants a dry, full-bodied red wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft and chocolaty, with blackberry tart, mocha and anise flavors. Easy to drink and rich.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and astringent, this Cab offers drink-me-now flavors of currants, cherries, herbs and oak. It’s quite tannic, needing a rich steak to tame it.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little sweet and candy simple, this Zin shows blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors that have a pie-filling taste. The firm tannins call for a grilled steak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Has extracted pineapple jam flavors and an oaky blanket that doesn’t taste natural.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An everyday sort of Bordeaux blend. It’s little thin and weedy, with modest cherry and currant flavors that are wrapped into firm tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little rough around the edges, with some green tannins and minty, herbal flavors. You get some candied cherries and currants, but the wine is pretty rustic.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 7% Viognier goes a long way. The big, bright boost of citrus and acidity dominates. The Syrah itself is soft and plummy-chocolaty, with a smear of tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little sweet and simple, this offers a blast of pineapple, pear, peach and vanilla flavors. It’s a good example of a relatively inexpensive California Chard from a premium appellation.
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