Araujo Eisele
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Uncategorized
Araujo Eisele
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2007 Araujo Eisele Napa Valley Syrah 92 points Stephen Tanzer: “Deep ruby. Very pure, lively aromas of blackberry, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate. Dense, spicy and sweet but not weighty, offering complex flavors of black fruits and minerals complicated by chocolate and game. The long finish features suave, fine-grained tannins and impressive persistence. This has turned out very well.” (May/Jun 10) 91 points Robert Parker: “Re… |
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2000 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet 750ml 750 ml The vintage was very kind to hillside wines. The heat provided as much ripeness as necessary to fully ripen tannin while the elevation helped circumvent the extremes of the strongest temperature spikes. This true ripeness manifests itself in a saturated blackgarnet hue with opening notes of classic Cab character scorched earth, blueberries, sweet tobacco and black currants. There’s a sweetness to … |
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1998 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 92 points Robert Parker: “There are 2,300 cases of this 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit-Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc blend. It is supple and elegant, with a complex, evolved bouquet of smoke, black currants, spice box, and cedar. In the mouth, the wine is forward with sweet tannin, gorgeously rich, concentrated fruit, and impressively integrated acidity and tannin. Drink this alluring charmer no… |
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