Before we begin to post reviews of wine, we thought it would be useful to describe the various categories of observations. Generally we try to describe the particular bottle in terms of brand, vintage, varietals and a typical price for it in US currency.
Next we look at the color of the wine in the glass. Followed up by the aromas we detect on the nose. Then we transition to the actually flavors found. This involves comparing and describing the attack, mid-palate and finish. At the end we rate the wine on a 100 point scale. Keep in mind that the scores are only relative to our own palate and may not be a good guide for you. A wine we rate at 95 points, may taste awful to you. A wine we rate at 75 points, may be fabulous to you. But hopefully the notes on the flavors and aromas will help you learn to match your palate to those particular characteristics which you find appealing. It can also help you avoid those characteristics of wines that you don’t find appealing.
On occasion we may taste a wine over multiple days and give separate tasting notes for each day. This is because some wines will vary significantly as they breath over time.
Are there any other descriptions of wine that you find useful when deciding on the right one?
