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Florida Jim

Florida Jim

Florida Jim
2009 Bevan Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc Kick Ranch:
12.9% alcohol; pretty wine in the semi-tropical fruits mode rather than the citrus and grass style; more complex than expected with different layers of flavor that need a little time to marry but lend interest and depth.

2008 Edmunds St. John, Gamay Bone Jolly:
Penetrating nose with stone and firm fruit; more open in the mouth and very lively. Not a wine youd confuse with Beaujolais - it has its own, individual character - but one that is as food friendly and delightful. Thanks Brad.

2007 Harlan, Cabernet Sauvignon:
So volatile I couldnt drink it.

2007 Winter, Cabernet Sauvignon:
An entire forest died for this bottle and its hugely alcoholic - not for me.

2002 Allemand, Cornas:
All about grace, beauty and balance; complex, of its place and delivering the experience I want when the label says Allemand. Bad year, right? Nope.

2005 Aubert, Chardonnay Ritchie Vnyd.:
Too oaky but with a remarkable amount of fruit. I cant drink this but I can see where others would be fascinated.

2009 Dom. Mordoree, Rose Tavel:
Very nice with strawberry, watermelon scents and flavors, medium body and enough acidity to lift the whole experience. Pretty.

Best, Jim
 
Nicolas,
I have had most vintages of Harlan multiple times since they first began producing. On several occasions, I have tasted verticals with as many as ten vintages included.
From about 1997 on, I have found them to be less and less consistent, bottle by bottle. There is a growing tendency toward VA and EA that, while not appearing in every bottle, is showing up more and more.
I surmise that certain limits are being pushed but have no evidence to confirm that other than my impressions.
So yes, really.
Of course, your mileage and sensitivity may vary but I am more and more convinced that this producer's best wines are behind it.
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
Hope it wasn't your nickel, Jim.
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Nope.
One of the interesting things about being back in CA wine country is the opportunity to taste wines I usually would not (or could not). Lots of people here love the big cabs. and other highly touted wines from the area. And they are generous - truly.
I do not pass-up these chances to taste. And every once and awhile, I am surprised.
Ahhh, variety . . .
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by SFJoe:
Hope it wasn't your nickel, Jim.
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Nope.
One of the interesting things about being back in CA wine country is the opportunity to taste wines I usually would not (or could not). Lots of people here love the big cabs. and other highly touted wines from the area. And they are generous - truly.
I do not pass-up these chances to taste. And every once and awhile, I am surprised.
Ahhh, variety . . .
Best, Jim
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Oh, sure, I'd definitely taste if given a chance.

Might also BYO in self defense, natch.
 
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