Tasting Notes February 7, 2015

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Kermit Lynch Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup $19.99
Because of its complex climate and soil this Ermitage makes for a wonderful experience. Though the summers are typically very dry, cool nights and winter rainfall allow for long ripening of the grapes and sufficient water supply. All of these special elements of their philosophy and methodology translate into wines with a purity of fruit, extraordinary delineation of layers, and a distinct sense of place.

Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone $18.99
You will be able to taste a white full of mineral. The aromas are expressive but refined. This wine flies. Hints of mango, papaya, marshmallow, box tree.

Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva $8.99
Made with 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera, this wine is ruby red with garnet reflections, aromas of blackberry, black cherry and subtle notes of basil with sweet spices. On the palate it is full bodied with concentrated fruit complimented by well-integrated firm tannins creating this well balanced and elegant wine.

Barnard Griffin Syrah Port $17.49
Aromatically exciting and fragrant. The palate is luscious, with a beautiful expression of cherry, orange, dark chocolate and rock candy flavors backed by a twinge of sweet spice on the finish. Shows impressive structure with plenty of elegance.