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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
The Wine Spies Say:
Mission Codename: The Random Zone Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker: Michel Berthoud 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. 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: 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 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 Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that linger forever 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! - Agent Red, Founding Agent www.thewinespies.com |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
"Agent Red" > wrote in message ... The Wine Spies Say: Mission Codename: The Random Zone Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker: Michel Berthoud 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. 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: 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 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 Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that linger forever 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! - Agent Red, Founding Agent www.thewinespies.com 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? |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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>, Agent Red > wrote: > The Wine Spies Say: > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > Operative: Agent Red > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > 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. > > 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 Red¹s 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: > > 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 > > 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 > > Feel * Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > Taste * Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > Finish * Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > linger forever > > 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 don¹t 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. Bill¹s 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? You¹ll have to ask him! > > - Agent Red, Founding Agent > www.thewinespies.com Just tasted this at the winery and my notes are totally different. I found this to be too much fruit and the over the top Napa style of jam that can be tiring. There was zero subtlety to this wine. I am all for the occasional bottle of CA whatever that is totally over the top much like the Aussie syrahs but this winery was way over the top for me. |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
On Jul 22, 10:26*am, "Evan Keel" > wrote:
> "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > The Wine Spies Say: > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > Operative: Agent Red > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > 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. > > 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: > > 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 > > 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 > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > linger forever > > 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! > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > 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 at www.thewinespies.com today, but also ongoing at the winery's website. I have shortened the url: http://micurl.com/orn21l Best, Agent Red, Founding Partner The Wine Spies |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
"Agent Red" > wrote in message ... On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > The Wine Spies Say: > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > Operative: Agent Red > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > 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. > > 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: > > 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 > > 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 > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > linger forever > > 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! > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > 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 at www.thewinespies.com today, but also ongoing >at the winery's website. I have shortened the url: http://micurl.com/orn21l >Best, >Agent Red, Founding Partner >The Wine Spies 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? |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
On Jul 22, 1:01*pm, Lawrence Leichtman > wrote:
> In article > >, > *Agent Red > wrote: > > > > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > 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. > > > 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 Red¹s 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: > > > 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 > > > 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 > > > Feel * Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > Taste * Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > Finish * Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > linger forever > > > 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 don¹t 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. Bill¹s 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? You¹ll have to ask him! > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agent > >www.thewinespies.com > > Just tasted this at the winery and my notes are totally different. I > found this to be too much fruit and the over the top Napa style of jam > that can be tiring. There was zero subtlety to this wine. I am all for > the occasional bottle of CA whatever that is totally over the top much > like the Aussie syrahs but this winery was way over the top for me. Hi Lawrence, I appreciate the feedback. When I review a wine, I usually spend a full day or even two with a wine. I agree that, on opening, this wine shows as brash. With extended decanting, the wine transforms and clams down significantly. Is this a problem for those expecting to be able to enjoy a wine right when they pop open a bottle? Perhaps. When a wine gets better with decanting, we place an alert on our site, as we did with this wine. If you ever spot a wine on The Wine Spies, please feel free to post your own review, right beneath the listing. Top Secret regards, Sir Agent Red, Founding Partner The Wine Spies |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
On Jul 22, 2:05*pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote:
> "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > 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. > > > 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: > > > 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 > > > 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 > > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > linger forever > > > 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! > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > > 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: > > http://micurl.com/orn21l > > >Best, > >Agent Red, Founding Partner > >The Wine Spies > > 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 |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
"Agent Red" > wrote in message ... On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > 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. > > > 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: > > > 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 > > > 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 > > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > linger forever > > > 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! > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > > 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: > > http://micurl.com/orn21l > > >Best, > >Agent Red, Founding Partner > >The Wine Spies > > 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? |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
On Jul 22, 2:49*pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote:
> "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > .... > > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > > .... > > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > > 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. > > > > 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: > > > > 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 > > > > 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 > > > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > > linger forever > > > > 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! > > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > > > 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: > > >http://micurl.com/orn21l > > > >Best, > > >Agent Red, Founding Partner > > >The Wine Spies > > > 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? Yes! In fact I plan to post some in August. Or sooner, now that you remind me! That said, however, since I review at least 365 wines a year for The Wine Spies, I don't do too many TNs for wines that we don't sell. I simply don't have the time. |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Have you ever reviewed El Molino wines..they are my favorite Chard from
California. "Agent Red" > wrote in message ... On Jul 22, 2:49 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > ... > > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > > ... > > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > > 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. > > > > 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: > > > > 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 > > > > 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 > > > > Feel – Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > > Taste – Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > > Finish – Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > > linger forever > > > > 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! > > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > > > 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: > > >http://micurl.com/orn21l > > > >Best, > > >Agent Red, Founding Partner > > >The Wine Spies > > > 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? Yes! In fact I plan to post some in August. Or sooner, now that you remind me! That said, however, since I review at least 365 wines a year for The Wine Spies, I don't do too many TNs for wines that we don't sell. I simply don't have the time. |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
You *******! A top poster?
"Richard Neidich" > wrote in message m... > Have you ever reviewed El Molino wines..they are my favorite Chard from > California. > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > ... > On Jul 22, 2:49 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > > > ... > > On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > > > ... > > > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: > > > > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message > > > > > ... > > > > The Wine Spies Say: > > > > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone > > > > > > Operative: Agent Red > > > > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly sought- > > > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! > > > > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery > > > > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon > > > > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud > > > > > > 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. > > > > > > 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: > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > Feel - Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy with > > > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity > > > > > > Taste - Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with > > > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality > > > > > > Finish - Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that > > > > linger forever > > > > > > 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! > > > > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com > > > > > > 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: > > > > >http://micurl.com/orn21l > > > > > >Best, > > > >Agent Red, Founding Partner > > > >The Wine Spies > > > > > 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? > > Yes! In fact I plan to post some in August. Or sooner, now that you > remind me! > > That said, however, since I review at least 365 wines a year for The > Wine Spies, I don't do too many TNs for wines that we don't sell. I > simply don't have the time. > > |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Evan, what do you mean by a Top Poster?
"Evan Keel" > wrote in message ... > You *******! A top poster? > > "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message > m... >> Have you ever reviewed El Molino wines..they are my favorite Chard from >> California. >> >> >> "Agent Red" > wrote in message >> ... >> On Jul 22, 2:49 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: >> > "Agent Red" > wrote in message >> > >> > > ... >> > On Jul 22, 2:05 pm, "Evan Keel" > wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message >> > >> > ... >> > > On Jul 22, 10:26 am, "Evan Keel" > wrote: >> > >> > > > "Agent Red" > wrote in message >> > >> > > ... >> > > > The Wine Spies Say: >> > >> > > > Mission Codename: The Random Zone >> > >> > > > Operative: Agent Red >> > >> > > > Objective: Return to Mayo Family Winery. Secure their highly >> > > > sought- >> > > > after Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon >> > >> > > > Mission Status: Accomplished! >> > >> > > > Current Winery: Mayo Family Winery >> > >> > > > Wine Subject: 2005 Random Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon >> > >> > > > Winemaker: Michel Berthoud >> > >> > > > 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. >> > >> > > > 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: >> > >> > > > 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 >> > >> > > > 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 >> > >> > > > Feel - Initially smooth and slightly round, them quickly grippy >> > > > with >> > > > big tannins, full-bodied with solid flavor intensity >> > >> > > > Taste - Richly layered flavors of black and red fruit balanced with >> > > > oak, dried herbs, subtle salty licorice and a mild minerality >> > >> > > > Finish - Long, long, long, with lush and mouth-filling flavors that >> > > > linger forever >> > >> > > > 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! >> > >> > > > - Agent Red, Founding Agentwww.thewinespies.com >> > >> > > > 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: >> > >> > >http://micurl.com/orn21l >> > >> > > >Best, >> > > >Agent Red, Founding Partner >> > > >The Wine Spies >> > >> > > 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? >> >> Yes! In fact I plan to post some in August. Or sooner, now that you >> remind me! >> >> That said, however, since I review at least 365 wines a year for The >> Wine Spies, I don't do too many TNs for wines that we don't sell. I >> simply don't have the time. >> >> > > |
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"Agent Red" wrote ........
> > 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. > Yes, and there were several provisos, weren't there? The major concern expressed was the fine line between a commercial post and a discussion topic. Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one of the most international in stature", and that you should consider "the fact that we have people from France, Austria, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other places contributing." It has been expressed that several contributors find the "secret agent" tone of your postings quite infantile and tiresome (my thoughts) - you undertook to cut the "operative/mission accomplished" crap, a promise upon which you have reneged. I judge your postings thus - is this a genuine discussion topic, or are you trying to sell something? I fear the tone and tenor is directed towards the latter - thus is more commercial than should be permitted. Just my $0.02. st.helier (p.s. - FYI, I am in New Zealand and, personally find your posts tiresome and irrelevant to the extent that I shall probably kill file "Agent Red" as my best remedy) |
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> Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one of the most > international in stature", and that you should consider "the fact that we > have people from France, Austria, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, > Canada and many > other places contributing." and me UK ;-) BTW, agree with you St H re Agent Red and the tone of the posting, paragraphs of crap when two words would do. JT |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
"John T" > wrote:
>> Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one >> of the most international in stature", and that you should >> consider "the fact that we have people from France, Austria, >> Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other >> places contributing." > and me UK ;-) BTW, agree with you St H re Agent Red and the tone > of the posting, paragraphs of crap when two words would do. Then count those (e.g. myself, based in Austria) whose mother tongue is not English. I didn't even understand a single word of Agent Red's postings. M. |
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In article >,
"John T" > wrote: > > Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one of the most > > international in stature", and that you should consider "the fact that we > > have people from France, Austria, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, > > Canada and many > > other places contributing." > > and me UK ;-) > BTW, agree with you St H re Agent Red and the tone of the posting, > paragraphs of crap when two words would do. > > JT Well, I watch Wine Library TV and he obviously sells wine but his reviews are frank and he pans wines he thinks are not up to his tastes and tells you what he thinks of wines that he sells so it is not pumping sales. This Agent Red with the secret agent conceit seems to love every wine he sells and that really isn't possible so I'm not sure the wasted space here is necessary. He reviewed a wine from the Mayo Family as wonderful and I found all of their wines to be barely drinkable so I take it with a big grain of salt. |
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Mike Tommasi wrote:
> Michael Pronay wrote: >> "John T" > wrote: >>>> Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one of >>>> the most international in stature", and that you should consider >>>> "the fact that we have people from France, Austria, Scandinavia, >>>> Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other places contributing." >> >>> and me UK ;-) BTW, agree with you St H re Agent Red and the tone >>> of the posting, paragraphs of crap when two words would do. >> >> Then count those (e.g. myself, based in Austria) whose mother >> tongue is not English. I didn't even understand a single word of Agent >> Red's postings. > > The guy runs a web site on wine and is trying to get his ratings up, > even plugged his site. > > AFW helped. > > He should thank AFW. > Here's another French chime in. I find the secret agent stuff sophomoric and offensive in the international context. Obviously the site and reviews are intended for an Americanocentric audience. Though I like to see reviews of CA wines even when I can't get them, this stuff reads like pure salesmanship. Red, just give us the tasting notes -- the bad with the good -- and cut the rest of the chaff. -E |
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On Jul 23, 4:06*pm, Emery Davis > wrote:
> Mike Tommasi wrote: > > Michael Pronay wrote: > >> "John T" > wrote: > >>>> Furthermore, I for one pointed out that "this Newsgroup is one of > >>>> the most international in stature", and that you should consider > >>>> "the fact that we have people from France, Austria, Scandinavia, > >>>> Australia, New Zealand, Canada *and many other places contributing.." > > >>> and me UK ;-) BTW, agree with you St H re Agent Red and the tone > >>> of the posting, paragraphs of crap when two words would do. > > >> Then count those (e.g. myself, based in Austria) whose mother > >> tongue is not English. I didn't even understand a single word of Agent > >> Red's postings. > > > The guy runs a web site on wine and is trying to get his ratings up, > > even plugged his site. > > > AFW helped. > > > He should thank AFW. > > Here's another French chime in. *I find the secret agent stuff sophomoric > and offensive in the international context. *Obviously the site and > reviews are > intended for an Americanocentric audience. *Though I like to see reviews > of CA > wines even when I can't get them, this stuff reads like pure salesmanship.. > > Red, just give us the tasting notes -- the bad with the good -- and cut the > rest of the chaff. > > -E HI Emery, We review dozens of wines each week to find only the best wines. We are offered hundreds of wines each month and reject most. Thousands of repeat customers love and trust our in-depth reviews. Of course, to each his own. We all have personal taste and our members trust ours. As for posting reviews here, I will keep it to just the core tasting notes as some of you have so kindly suggested. - Agent Red |
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Agent Red wrote:
> On Jul 23, 4:06 pm, Emery Davis > wrote: [] get them, this stuff reads like pure salesmanship. >> >> Red, just give us the tasting notes -- the bad with the good -- and cut the >> rest of the chaff. >> >> -E > > HI Emery, > > We review dozens of wines each week to find only the best wines. We > are offered hundreds of wines each month and reject most. Thousands > of repeat customers love and trust our in-depth reviews. Of course, > to each his own. We all have personal taste and our members trust > ours. > I think it is legitimate when a critic likes wines that I don't. When I read that Parker gushes about "gobs of jammy fruit" that's a useful data point for me: I know I probably won't enjoy the wine much. So Larry has discovered something, which is that if you like it (in a certain way) he probably won't. Those of us here who's tastes align with Larry's will also find this information useful. I think it normal that your customers love and trust your reviews, because otherwise they'd buy wine elsewhere. That doesn't mean that folks on AFW will agree. Furthermore those of us with a fair amount of experience, both in tasting and with producers and journalists -- not to mention those contributors that are producers or journalists -- recognize the concept of a "useful wine." These are the wines we drink, they go well with food, they have aspects that are not perfect. Those are of interest along with the completely positive aspects of the wine. Once in a while we meet a wine that causes us to gush over it, but certainly not in every tasting note... That's why I suggested that your reviews read more like marketing than tasting notes. I understand (as an American even if expat) that there is a cultural bias there, but even still. > As for posting reviews here, I will keep it to just the core tasting > notes as some of you have so kindly suggested. > I'm sure that will be appreciated. If you keep references to your site confined to your sig, and mention (as Bill or Emily do when they post notes on a wine they represent) that you sell the wine, there should be no problem. -E |
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Mayo Family Winery 2005 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Hi,
I'm another of the "foreign" contingent. I'm really sorry but I agree with those who found your review style more suitable for MAD than for AFW. On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:09:58 -0700 (PDT), Agent Red > wrote: >> > Conclusion * This is an incredible Cabernet Sauvignon that is ready to >> > drink now Okay, but now you say:- >I agree that, on opening, this wine shows as brash. With extended >decanting, the wine transforms and clams down significantly. Is this >a problem for those expecting to be able to enjoy a wine right when >they pop open a bottle? Perhaps. When a wine gets better with >decanting, we place an alert on our site, as we did with this wine. So why not say this in your initial review? "Brash and possibly over jammy for some tastes when first opened, after decanting and leaving over night the wine calmed down and showed itself as the thoroughbred it is rumoured to be." See what I mean? Your "review" reads to me, as a cynical old man as marketing more than review. So, to avoid giving yourself and your wines a bad name here, I think you should eliminate the adolescent agentspeak, and try to give a review that is shorter, and better balanced. Sorry, but you obviously care deeply about your wines, and it would be a shame if your enthusiasm got in the way of your acceptance here. -- All the best Fatty from Forges |
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