"Agent Red" > wrote in message
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On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote:
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> On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote:
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> > "Agent Red" > wrote in message
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> > The Wine Spies Say:
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> > Mission Codename: The Random Zone
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> > Operative: Agent Red
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> > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought-
> > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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> > Mission Status: Accomplished!
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> > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery
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> > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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> > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud
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> > Winemaker intel brief: Long-term Wine Spies Operatives know this, but
> > newer Operatives should know that Michel Berthoud was formerly the
> > winemaker for Arrowood Winery. A few months ago we featured an
> > Arrowood wine here.
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> > Backgrounder: Last month we featured another superb Mayo Reserve red.
> > The wine was so well received by those that were able to get their
> > hands on some that requests for a second May Family wine have been
> > pouring in. In particular, their Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon seems
> > to be the in-demand wine of choice among our thirsty Operatives. Read
> > Agent Red’s tasting notes below, followed by the great experience that
> > he had in meeting Jeffrey Mayo and his staff at the Mayo Reserve Room
> > Wine Spies Tasting Profile:
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> > Look – Deep garnet to burgundy with concentrated color right out to
> > its ruby edges, and great clarity through its almost solid heart of
> > garnet. When swirled, the wine settles fast, but then leaves behind
> > thick and slow-moving legs
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> > Smell – Deeply fragrant with a big intensity of ripe black fruits of
> > blackberry, blueberry, smoky plum, cherries and soft oak with violet,
> > anise, earth, mushroom and mildest cigar box rounding out the nose
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> > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with
> > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity
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> > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with
> > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality
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> > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that
> > linger forever
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> > Conclusion – This is an incredible Cabernet Sauvignon that is ready to
> > drink now, but will reward the patient for years to come. If you love
> > expressive and big Cabernet Sauvignon but don’t want your senses to be
> > blown out by an over-the-top example, this wine is strongly
> > recommended. Present here are beautiful aromas, rich and lucious
> > flavors, a fantastic mouth-feel and a super long finish. These all add
> > up to deliver a wine that is exciting to drink and a pleasure to
> > share. We first encountered Random Ridge fruit (found in this wine,
> > too) from Random Ridge Winery and wine legend, Bill Hawley, when we
> > featured his wine earlier this year. Bill grows fruit at the highest-
> > possible elevation in Napa, on his estate vineyards, at the tippy-top
> > of Mt. Veeder. Bill’s influence and that of his incredible fruit are
> > aparent in this wine. So, too, is the Mayo Reserve signature style;
> > The wine has a bold and big character – kinda like our friend Jeffrey
> > Mayo – but you also find a special lush quality to the wine. Is Jeff a
> > lush? You’ll have to ask him!
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> > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com
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> > OK, I give. I've read all of Agent Red's tasting notes but many of his
> > (her?) wines are not available in my area (US Northeast). Are the wines
> > available only from the wineries? What is the point of the TNs if you
> can't
> > find the wines?
> >Hi Evan,
> >This wine is available atwww.thewinespies.comtoday, but also ongoing
> >at the winery's website. I have shortened the url:
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> http://micurl.com/orn21l
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> >Best,
> >Agent Red, Founding Partner
> >The Wine Spies
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> So let me understand this: The tasting notes are for wines you sell? And
> this is OK with alt.food.wine? What am I missing here?

>Before I ever started posting my reviews here, I did send a message to
>the group to inquire as to etiquette. The replies I received seemed
>to all be quite positive.

>Here is my original post, with replies: http://micurl.com/1sy0m4

>I am always respectful of posting rules, and if I have violated any,
>please let me know.

>Best,

>Agent Red

I saw your original post. . Any TNs for something you don't sell?