Winery - The Crusher
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows a wildly exotic array of flavors, from tropical fruits and wildflowers to honey and Asian spices. Crisp acidity provides balance, but the finish is a bit sugary sweet.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
are starting to recognize Clarksburg, for growing some amazingly flavorful Chenin Blanc and Albarino, but if it’s Chardonnay they want to grow, too, this wine won’t help make the case. From the Wilson Vineyard, it’s sweet and uncomplicated and tasting a bit burnt.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smells ashy, and then turns simple and direct, offering pleasant fruit, herb and spice flavors in a silky texture. A sound, everyday wine that gets the basic Pinot Noir idea across.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Oaky and simple, with flavors of peaches, buttered toast and cream. Turns vegetal in the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Peppery and dry, a soft, graceful Cabernet with the silky texture of a Pinot Noir. Shows real polish and elegance, with flavors of blackberries and currants.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Clean and proper, if a bit soft and simple. Shows modest cherry-berry flavors with a touch of oak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made in an off-dry style, this Chardonnay shows sugary flavors of pineapples, peaches, pears and vanilla extract. It’s a simple wine with clean acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pretty good wine in its own right, although it’s much darker and more full-bodied than a rosé really should be. Still, it’s dry and crisp, with raspberry tart, vanilla and sandalwood flavors.
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The Crusher Rosé - 2009
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
So young, it tastes like it’s still fermenting. Not a bad wine, but freshly tart and strong in grapy flavors. Should calm down by mid-2011 and become a nice, full-bodied and dry red wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There are good Cabernet flavors in this dry, rugged wine. Blackberries, cherries, currants and oak work their way to a briary finish. Drink now.
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