Current Issue 03.10
NIMAN RANCH
"In the modern era of American life, the vast majority of U.S. citizens have become completely ignorant of the source of their most basic need: food. At least some of this ignorance must be deemed willful, perhaps even calculated. Turning a blind eye to the distasteful, even shocking state of the typical commercially raised-for-profit steer, chicken, hog, sheep, etcetera is convenient..." Read More
SMUTTYNOSE
At the age of 18, Greg Blanchard wasn’t disappointed when his father, a professor of mycology (the study of mushrooms and fungi), failed to use that year’s Christmas gift from his son; a home beer-brewing kit. Greg happily used it for himself...
RED WINE
 | (2003) ALCÁZAR LA MANCHAFROM Spain TASTING NOTE Unfiltered Red Wine! While this wine has been aged in French and American new oak barrels, it is soft, lush and delicious. Full of mature dark stone berry fruits and hints of caramel and vanilla flavors. GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 |
(2003) CHÂTEAU LES AMOUREUSESFROM Côtes du Rhone, France TASTING NOTE This wine is compelling mature, lustrous raspberry bouquet, spiced with a twist or two of black pepper corns. Ideally translating to the palate, with oodles of juicy raspberry fruitiness and mild tannins that balance each other with self-confidence. A long satisfying layered finish keeps inviting one back for more. Please! GRAPES Red Wine BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2005) CHATEAU THEBOTFROM France TASTING NOTE Simply put, this is a killer year for Bordeaux. The price is right. The wine is great. It’s great for the cellar. A very affordable double magnum is available. It’s even greater for the cellar. It’s French. And they really do know how to make fruit-forward wine. I could give you the tasting notes, but it is Bordeaux. GRAPES Bordeaux BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
(2006) EBERLE CABERNET (VINEYARD SELECT)FROM Paso Robles, North America TASTING NOTE The oak on this wine is really fascinating. It creates a lot of character in a short few seconds on your palate. The price for this bottle is an exceptional buy. The wine is packed with good amounts of tannins and notes of strawberry and blackberry jam keep it tight and fit. Not to mention the very toasty taste in the finish. Great Buy! GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
(2004) HINTON PINOT NOIRFROM Central Otago, Australia TASTING NOTE This Pinot Noir has a ruby hued color and expresses floral notes. It is a charming wine with a moderate concentration but, a hugely rich focused Pinot Noir that expresses plum, spice flavors along side savory hints of oak adding complexity. GRAPES Pinot Noir BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2006) JINKS CREEK PINOT NOIRFROM Australia TASTING NOTE Situated at the foothills of the picturesque Black Snake Ranges, this vineyard produces a well-balanced, soft, supple, and lighter glass of pinot. I don’t usually go for a glassy pinot, but this wine is just earthy enough to maintain a unique heartiness. And of course I am always a sucker for a gorgeous label. GRAPES Pinot Noir BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
(2005) JOSEPH CARR CABERNET SAUVIGNONFROM Napa Valley, North America TASTING NOTE This wine is structured similarly to a traditional Bordeaux blend. It has been aged for twenty-two months in French oak barrels and a year longer in the bottle. The wine exhibits a deep purple hue, with a fragrance of black current, smoke and saddle. The flavor is rich with dark cherry, blueberry and ripe plum flavors. The finish is long and elegant. GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2007) LAYER CAKE MALBECFROM Mendoza, North America TASTING NOTE The vineyard allows Layer Cake malbec to ripen thoroughly on the vine. Once ready for harvesting, each grape is picked by hand. That’s what I’m talking about. Now let’s get to the root of the matter which is that Layer Cake malbec has a multi-level tasting process. Every mouthful of wine releases another layer of flavor stemming from the central idea of big black fruits. GRAPES Malbec BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
 | (2007) PLANETAFROM Sicily, Italy TASTING NOTE The three cousins of this family owned vineyard created a revolutionary wine out of Southern Italy. They have focused on quality not quantity in this robust red wine filled with notes of raspberry, dried figs, and cacao. This wine had some real class to it in an easy drinking way. The Nero d’avola grape brings out the extra layer of richness. GRAPES Merlot BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 |
 | (2007) RAMSPECKFROM Napa Valley, North America TASTING NOTE This is a must try! A lush, well integrated balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. Mouth watering and delicious red wine. GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 |
(2007) RED GUITARFROM North America TASTING NOTE Great any night of the week, especially when paired with great company and cuisine with a little heat! GRAPES Red Wine BY John Gilchrist - Crush Magazine - john@crushnews.com | |
(2004) SARAH POWELL PINOT NOIRFROM Oregon, North America TASTING NOTE This is some of the best Pinot Noir coming out of Oregon. The wine goes great with a cheese from the same area called Rogue Blue. The smokiness of this wine makes it so appealing on the nose. It pairs great with a dish like Colorado rack of lamb. If you like full-bodied complex pinot; grab a bottle of this wine! GRAPES Pinot Noir BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
(2006) SEGHESIO OLD VINE ZINFANDELFROM Sonoma, California, North America TASTING NOTE This is a rockin’ packed bouquet of dark fruit and gnarly spice; bunches of fruit notes like blackberries, cherries and pomegranate with a strum of cinnamon. Obviously a bottle worthy of any proclaimed wine snobs cellar. The last great touch to this wine is the Seghesio family themselves. Good people! Good wine! GRAPES Zinfandel BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
(2005) TANGLEY OAKSFROM Napa Valley, California, North America TASTING NOTE This Merlot expresses fragrances and flavors reminiscent of red berries and plums in addition to hints of espresso and cassis. This is an outstanding value! GRAPES Merlot BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2005) THE GIRLS IN THE VINEYARDFROM Rutherfor, California, North America TASTING NOTE This Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably farmed grapes grown in the beautiful Amber Knolls Vineyard within the Red Hills AVA of Lake County. Eloquently balanced, intensely stewed fruit driven with a silky rich texture. GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2007) VINA BORGIAFROM Spain TASTING NOTE It is kind of a kick this wine was named after a woman that was known for her poisons. Poison or not, the wine drinks well for its youth. It is quite peppery and medium-bodied. Definitely a best buy of the year kind of wine. A great table red for drinking in the evenings with your significant other or best friend or favorite pet (my dog prefers cabernet unfortunately). GRAPES Grenache BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 |