Category: Wine / Liquor

Review: 2004 Mark West Pinot Noir

I will start off by admitting that this is a cheap wine, $10-$12 at your local shop. However I'm spotlighting this one because it seems to be on the wine list at a high number of restuarants that I've been to over the last couple of years. My specific knowledge is on the 04, but the 05 has gotten as many raves for what it is...

This Ruby in color Pinot has some legs with black cherry and raspberry fruit flavors that finishes nicely with a nice balance of acidity and light tannins. This isn't a wine to let sit in your basement for 5 years, but is a fantastic crowd pleaser for company and has a nice balance of sweetness that will attract most levels of conesours.

If your looking for decent priced Pinot to have around the house for company I would certainly recoment it.

0 comments - Posted by Russell Brown at 5:40 PM - Categories: Reviews | Wine / Liquor

Review: Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (2004)

I have been meaning to post something about this wine for some time and my Zaya Rum post reminded me to do so.

"Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin. This wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses." -wine.com

Now that this wine has had some time to age, this wine will have fully developed and in my opinion an excellent addition to anyone's collection. As a note I've had to custom order this wine and you will most likely not find it locally on the shelfs.

0 comments - Posted by Russell Brown at 6:45 PM - Categories: Reviews | Wine / Liquor

Review: Zaya Rum (12yrs) Review

I had the pleasure of tasting this rum the other night and definitely plan on adding it to my cabinet. Zaya Rum is made in Guatemala and is distilled in small copper pots according to the maker's marketing.

The Bottle has a palm wrapped neck with black and gold lettering and is a dark, heavy glass; making an immediate impression.

The rum it's self was smooth with weighty-sweet notes and it really seems to taste exactly as it smells with a nice honey finish.

I would definitely recommend picking up a couple bottles of this! 

0 comments - Posted by Russell Brown at 4:03 PM - Categories: Reviews | Wine / Liquor