Monthly Archives: December 2016

#10 Wine of 2016: 2010 Harris Estate ‘Lakeview Vineyard’ Cabernet

#10 2016 wine Harris Estate

OUR #10 Wine of 2016 2010 Harris Estate ‘Lakeview Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon  |  Napa Valley | Wine Spectrum 95+ Robert Parker Rated 95: The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard is another standout. Here the fruit is so intense and textured that the tannins are virtually unnoticeable. Black cherries, tar, menthol, savory herbs and iron are some of […]

Wine Spectrum’s Top 100 Wines of 2016

top 100 wines of the year 2016. bottle opener and cork

Everyone Loves Lists Groceries, Honey-Do, Best Movies of All Time, are among the many lists that I have personally created. The wine world loves lists too. Every year people publish their Top Wine of the Year lists and Wine Spectrum is no exception, but we do ours a little differently. How We Taste As a company, […]

Tasting Notes: Word of the Week “Zesty”

Groom Adelaide Hills Sauv Blanc wine label

So we’ve arrived at the end of our wine vocabulary journey, the end of the alphabet that is, don’t worry though there are still plenty of wine words out there for you to discover! Zesty is a word used to describe wine with lively flavor characteristics, with noticeable acidity and citrus notes. We find this […]

Tasting Notes: Word of the Week “Spicy”

Anise, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and other well known spices are often lumped together and called spicy. Pungent aromas and flavors reminiscent of various spices are often present in complex wines. Certain grape varities that tend to favor this spicy quality include Gewurztraminer, Malbec, Grenache, Shiraz, and even some Zinfandels. Looking to spice up your summer? […]