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K Uncorked - Blog - Wine of the Week: 2005 Ch. La Garde
blog.klwines.com &bull Apr 22, 2011The heady black fruit and incense continues on the palate with a long spicy and cedar finish. The tannins are still evident of course but the wine isn't overly astringent. March 5: New releases from Burgundy! We start our "Month… Full Story »
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K Uncorked - Blog - Behind the Wine: Bruce Neyers and Neyers Vineyards
blog.klwines.com &bull Apr 5, 2011It's medium-bodied with lots of raspberry on the palate, and fresh acidity that keeps it from getting tiring half way through the glass. The tannins are dusty and fine and the finish hangs out awhile, like your best friend at a party. March 5: New releases from Burgundy! We start our "Month of Burgundy" right with a tasting of new reds and whites that our buyer, Keith Wollenberg, has obtained for us. A melange of the 2008 and 2009 vintages will be featured. March 12: New release domestic Pinot Noir in all three stores. Last week, we featured Burgundy. This… Full Story »
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K Uncorked - Blog - Behind the Wine: Matt Cain from Yellow + Blue Wines
blog.klwines.com &bull Feb 15, 2011Or frivolous. It's the color of obsidian with flashes of purple and crimson, and its nose is smoky and herbaceous, with faint suggestions of black cherries and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is tense, with raspberry, pluot and black cherry fruit underscored by floral aromas and roasted meats, all framed by fine-grained tannins that catch you a bit off guard. Despite its density, the wine is far from over-extracted, with plenty of acidity to keep it lithe and lively and distinctly Gamay. February 5: Wines from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Forget what you think you know… Full Story »
