Wine Reviews By morrison

morrison reviewed Loimer Gruner Veltliner Weinland Osterreich 2006
Exactly how I like my Gruner... cheap and tasty. Pear, lemon, lime and a prominent acidity. Refreshing! September 3, 2007

morrison reviewed Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes Valle de Cafayate 2006
A tasty wine that's crisp and super floral. I'll definitely buy this again. July 24, 2007

morrison reviewed Carlos Aranda Pedro Ximénez Mendoza 2006
Dull nose of citrus zest. High acidity, with citrus and floral notes. Good, simple wine for barbecue or salads. July 24, 2007

morrison reviewed Adelsheim Vineyard Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 2005
Floral and herbaceous on the nose - almost like a Spring Walk. Dry with sweet fruits like kiwi and leechy on the palate. The lasting impression from this wine is its smooth finish. A good aperitif with scallops or a salad. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Adelsheim Vineyard Elizabeth's Reserve Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2005
This, in my opinion, was not a wine that is typical of Adelsheim. It was flabby, one-dimensional and just plain uninteresting, much like Pinots I have tasted from lesser wine regions (such as the NY Finger Lakes). I\'m willing to give Adelsheim another chance... but I\'ll be cautious about my next purchase. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Whitman Cellars Viognier Walla Walla Valley 2005
Pineapple, grapefruit, caramel and a suprising amount of vanilla. I prefer Viognier that is aged in neutral French oak instead of new French oak barrels, but maybe that\'s just me. Still, it\'s great to see Washington wineries branching out the Rhone whites. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Whitman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2002
This Cab tasted just like the other two Whitman Cellars reds that I tasted, except with less earthiness. The flavors were good, with a profile of super-extracted black cherry, blackberry and dried currant with chocolate, caramel and smoke. But this wine tasted too manipulated, the extraction level was too high and it just didn\'t taste unique. Drink now. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Whitman Cellars Merlot Walla Walla Valley 2003
Stewed blueberry, huge amounts of fresh tobacco, high alcohol, super extracted fruits and chocolate. I liked this Merlot a lot, and felt that the tobacco notes were really indicative of a Walla Walla Merlot. One of the few Washington wines I\'ve tasted recently that taste like they were from Washington (i.e. not trying to be something they\'re not). My only complaint was that the wine was too extracted. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Whitman Cellars Narcissa Red Walla Walla Valley 2003
This is a nice mixed berry blend, much like the Mixed Berry blend from Juicy Juice, which also shows pepper, tobacco, autumn spices and oak. I think this Red is worth the money. February 5, 2007

morrison reviewed Roger Lassarat Pouilly-Fuissé 2004
Round melon and citrus and smooth body with subtle toast notes yet minimal vanilla (that\'s a good thing in my opinion). Pronounced yet balanced slate and minerals. A good example of Pouilly-Fuisse. February 1, 2007

morrison reviewed Izadi Rioja Crianza 2003
This was a good Tempranillo, much like the California Merlots I used to drink, which were great with Tuesday night dinner with the family. The fruits included pomegranate, blueberries and bing cherries with notes of tobacco, cedar and cinnamon. The finish was all oak -- hefty tannins that left me licking my chops just to get a little saliva back. January 22, 2007

morrison reviewed Domaine Lucien Crochet Sancerre 2004
I like the fresh acidity shown through the lemon and grapefruit notes on this wine. It also shows pronounced minerality, with subtle notes of fleur de sel and Bucheron. Great with pasta topped with goat cheese and spinach. January 22, 2007

morrison reviewed Morgan Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2003
Loved this wine. Finally, a real California Pinot Noir. I thought they didn\'t exist anymore now that all Pinots are super-extracted, high alcohol Zinfandel wannabes. True to Pinot in flavor, texture and aroma. December 30, 2006

morrison reviewed Owen Roe Ex Umbris Syrah Columbia Valley 2004
Great fruit concentration with hints of grilled eggplant, smoke and a peppery finish. Well worth the price. September 7, 2005

morrison reviewed Domaine le Clos de Caveau Vacqueyras 2001
This was great - a little barnyardy, but ideal with the lamb steaks I had marinated in olive oil, garlic and rosemary for dinner. April 2, 2006

morrison reviewed Woodward Canyon Merlot Columbia Valley 2001
"The nose alone was enough to keep me coming back for more." You took the words right out of my mouth. Supple, smooth and delicious. December 13, 2005

morrison reviewed José Michel and Fils Champagne Brut NV
Crisp, crisp green apple. The best fruit profile I've ever experienced from a sparkling wine. Great stuff. November 4, 2005

morrison reviewed Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs Napa Valley NV
Lovely salmon color with notes of green apple, pear and a rich creaminess. November 4, 2005

morrison reviewed Luis Pato Vinho Tinto Vinhas Velhas Beiras 1999
The nose says, "Cheese, cheese and more cheese." And I loved it. I found this at a wine bar and it was lovely with our cheese plate of Stilton and Humbolt Fog. Wow. Complex, integrated, cheesy, smoky, and great berry flavors. For $24 it was a damn fine wine. October 13, 2005

morrison reviewed Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Lirac Blanc 2004
Super steely with melon, orange and lemon notes. Good, but I'm not sure that I'd pay $17. Maybe $13. But it was fun to try a Lirac. September 27, 2005