Archive for April, 2008

Callia Alta 2004 Syrah - San Juan, Argentina

Argentinian wine is relatively new to my palette, but I must say this 2004 Callia Alta took me by surprise. It has a ruby color which is almost violet, and the nose is ripe with plums, cinnamon, and vanilla. The nose also has a surprising mineral hint of a damp river stone, or [...]

Williams Selyem 2005 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

It has been a few days since my last post, but I am alive and so is this site The other night I enjoyed a wonderful Pinot Noir from Williams Selyem. This 2005 from Russian River Valley, from the Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard was quite a treat.
The color is nearly ruby red. [...]