"Mark Lipton" > wrote in message
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> Some recently consumed wines, purchased locally and opened with meals:
>
> 2007 Gruet Pinot Noir "Cuvée Gilbert Gruet" ($20)
> nose: cherryish fruit, veering slightly to Vicks' cough drops, varietal
> character, later turning smoky
> palate: rich fruit, medium-full body, balanced acidity, slightly alcoholic
>
Hi Mark,
Is the 'slightly to Vicks cough drops' indicative of eucalyptus growing in
the vineyard? I've heard that leaves a distinct mark on the flavor of the
wine? Not sure if that grows in the NM high desert as much as throughout
California.

Jon