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Napa Valley Heitz Cellar Wine Dinner at Union J 22 September 2009 Tasting Notes |
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In an aromatic medley of tropical fruit and honeysuckle, the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc primes the senses for the delicious wine to follow. Fresh citrus flavors of lime and pink
grapefruit skip across the palate adding notes of juicy nectarine along
the way. Crisp with bright acidity, this wine is enticing from initial sip
to graceful finish |
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Tasting Notes: The 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay is sleek and vibrant with the invigorating aroma of juicy pear and lemon blossoms. It’s a delicious wine delivering tiers of citrus flavor and the slight tanginess of green apple wrapped around a creamy center. Well-balanced with clean acidity and a
lightly toasted character, you will enjoy this Chardonnay from the first
refreshing taste through the gracefully extended finish. |
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The 2002 Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is multi-faceted and engaging. The first time you swirl your glass and smell the wine you will be reminded of delicate violets and fragrant blueberries. Lots of extraction of pure varietal fruit
follows though on the palate, demonstrating the power of the vintage
highlighted by an appealing plummy softness. This is an impeccable
wine with glorious fruit, well-built and not over-manipulated by the
winemaker. |
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The 2005 Zinfandel is a vivacious expression of the varietal with an inviting ruby hue and the enticing aroma of crushed raspberry and fresh cherry. Flavors of bright berry fruit slide across the palate, picking up a hint of spice and soft vanilla. This is a well-structured wine with just the right balance of chewy tannins and lively acidity to glorify the fruit. Enjoy this beautifully crafted Zinfandel ---
generous varietal flavor that never goes over the top as it builds to a
smooth, clean finish. |
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The Ink Grade Port is a splendid union of eight traditional Portuguese varieties rarely combined in this country. These hardy grapes thrive on our sun-baked Napa Valley hillside and offer up a lavish purple hue in the glass. Our winemaker has created a harmonious
blend of vintages from 1999 through 2003 that is packed with lush fruit and
highlighted with notes of ripe plum and dried cherry. This wine is rich and
full-bodied, yet smooth and not too sweet on the palate. Sip it solo or pair
it with your favorite blue cheese --- definitely a dessert to be lingered
over. |
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