On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:14:40 AM UTC-4, Bi!! wrote:
> Grilled a leg of local lamb at my farm this weekend and opened a
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> couple of bottles of Napa red wines that I had in my cellar at the
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> farm.
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> 2001 Frank Family "Winston HIll" Cabernet-dark purple with a serious
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> amount of Rutherford dust and black pepper on the nose. Deep flavors
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> of cassis and blackberries on the palate. Firm but fine tannins and
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> good length on the finish. Nice wine. A-
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> 2002 Regusci Estate Napa Merlot-Reddish purple inj the glass. Red
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> plums and berries ont he nose. A bit of toasted oak on the palate.
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> Soft and low acid but a good match with the lamb as the red fruit
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> component brought our the flavor of the lamb. "B"

Surprised about the Regusci merlot. Went there in April and the Merlot had almost no oak in the 2009. Very bright red fruit.