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2015 "Black Tie" Alicante Bouchet
Bright medium dusty ruby color. Lively, fruity, oaky earthy aromas of raisinettes, tree bark, huckleberries, and toasted embers with an full body and a warming, captivating, buoyant finish with grippy, firm, barky tannins and moderate oak.
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Bright ruby garnet color. Bright, fresh, Fruity aromas and flavors of raspberry, huckleberry jam, honeyed fig, and macadamia nougat with a soft, lively, dryish medium-full body and tingling, compelling, medium-length dried cherry and slate finish with ear
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2013 Michael Gill Cellars “Black Tie”
Bright medium dusty ruby color. Lively, fruity, funky oaky earthy aromas of raisinettes, tree bark, huckleberries, and toasted embers with an lively, dry full body and a warming, captivating, buoyant finish with grippy, firm, barky tannins and moderate oak.
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2013 Michael Gill Cellars Big Rock Syrah
Bright medium black ruby color. Delicate, fruity aromas of dried blueberries and cherries, melted toffee, delicate spice, and double mint gum with a soft, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a tingling, medium-long creamy vanilla, cedar, and peppercorns finish with crunchy, dusty tannins and moderate oak. An attractively juicy, chewy syrah that will be quite versatile.
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2014 Michael Gill Cellars Il Elione Zinfandel
Delightful jammy, fruity, and savory aromas of spicy black raspberries, freshly turned earth, mocha chocolate, and black pepper dance in a wonderfully choreographed waltz in this bright garnet colored zinfandel. The supple, dry-yet-fruity full body of this wine has a medium-long finish and is delightful when paired with a myriad of epicurean delights from a delectable filet mignon to the most decadent of dark chocolate desserts.
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2013 Michael Gill Cellars Tempranillo Tantrum
Dark black garnet color. Jammy, fruity confected aromas of black raspberry, red velvet icing, candied violets, and spiced vanilla jam with a chewy, shy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, complex, long dried cherry, black raspberry confection, vanilla bean, and black licorice finish with silky tannins and heavy oak. Dark, confectionary shop on the nose brings to mind berry, violet and mocha pasteries that leads to an over the top, dark, jammy, briary palate with soft tannins and a fruit chewy finish.
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2014 Michael Gill Cellars Vermentino
Emerald straw color. Delicate, nutty aromas of lemon creme brulee and praline with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, intriguing, medium-length yellow apple, vanilla cream, and spice finish with silky tannins and moderate oak. A very smooth and tasty white wine.
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2013 Michael Gill Cellars Viognier
Emerald straw color. Delicate, fruity, floral aromas of peach cobbler, dried apricot, and nougat with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a seamless, engaging, medium-long caramel apple and delicate spice finish with fine, fruit tannins and light oak. A great lively marriage of fruit and delicate oak tones.
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From a vineyard that yielded two bottles for every three vines in 2011, this elegant wine has intense boysenberry driven flavors coupled with nuances of black pepper, cardamom, vanilla cola, and black licorice. A cheese aficionado could imagine a tease of mascarpone working its way throughout the tasting experience. This beguiling wine would pair famously with prime rib roast or other hearty dishes. Best to decant and allow to breathe prior to serving
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Emerald straw color. Delicate, nutty aromas of lemon crème brulee and praline with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, intriguing, medium-length yellow apple, vanills cream, and spice finish with silky tannins and moderate oak.
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Bright medium yellow straw color. Bright, toasty aromas and flavors of peach cobbler a la mode, coconut macaroon, and banana blossoms with silky, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, complex, medium-length dried apricot, spiced pear, nut