Featured Wines - October 2003

A traditional Bordeaux style red, the 2001 Bodega Lurton Malbec Reserva sports a very deep garnet robe that is nearly opaque. From the initial sniff of this comely wine, it becomes apparent why the lusty Malbec varietal reigns supreme in Argentina. A rich, flamboyant nose, redolent with black fruit, rose petal, and violet seduces the nose. Fortunately, the aromatics carry through on the palate, with additional traces of vanilla and a patina of ne...

A flamboyant and full-bodied Viognier, the 2002 Castoro Cellars Paso Robles Viognier offers the consumer more than a touch of the exotica for which this premium varietal is renowned. A heavenly floral scent, infused with a mélange of tropical flowers and a deft spray of jasmine, caress the nose. Thanks to a slow cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks all the olfactory goodness in this Rhone-style Viognier has been thoughtfully retained for al...

Bright, cheerful, and energetic, the 2002 Château Clément Termes embodies the essence of Blanc Perlé. The wine's pale straw color captures a glimpse of the enchanted Gaillac landscape and prepares the nose for the dancing, fresh citrus and melon scents that leap from the glass. On the palate, the Château Clément Termes is sprightly and refreshing, revealing both fresh fig and marmalade like flavors as well as a great quaff ability. In other words...

A hypothetical blend of California Cabernet and fine red Bordeaux, the 2001 Casa Lapostolle adeptly blends ripe fruit with subtle, complex earth tones. Deeply colored and packed with flavor, this is no self-effacing quaff. It is imbued with the enticing scents and flavors of ripe berries, cassis and spice that are nicely accentuated by the use of new oak. Although round and already quite generous, the 2001 Casa Lapostolle will benefit from at lea...