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Monday, 05 January 2009 |
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WINE: Radog 2007 Gewürztraminer, Monterey, CA
ALCOHOL: 12.8%
PRICE: $25
The label couldn’t be more radical…Risqué observes “This is not your average “all serious” California sophisticated, stuck-up, uppity vintner”. This winery actually has a surfing Bull Terrier on the label… Hanging twenty…so to speak…seriously!
This liquid is a clear, nearly colorless sparkling buff and offers sniffs of soft citrus… grapefruit, honeysuckle and golden straw with a nice stoney mineral complexity. This Radog really howls in the mouth, blooming with white floral, ripe figs, and the only thing traditional about this Gewürztraminer is the bergamot flavors. More spice in the mouth and soft Meyer lemon “citrijuicy” acidity. This Alsatian style, off dry, Gewürztraminer tapers to a clean, nearly dry finish.
Risqué declares this is NOT your typical “sweet” Gewürztraminer…this juicy juice will make you bark and do tricks… and hopefully… roll over.
Cowabunga, Dawg!
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Written by The Risque Sommelier
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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 |
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Wine: Guerrilla 2005 Zinfandel, Forchini Vineyard Extreme, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA
Alcohol: 16.5%
Price: $25
From the Militant Mao influenced graphic “chicky” Picasso meets Gustav Klimt stylized labeled bottle to the “”Sinfully Zin” liquid contained, it has held Risqué hostage from his first captivating sip!
With a sparkling raspberry beret color this Molotov 92% Zin detonates in the olfactory with raspberries…sweet vanilla with an opposing affront of earthy mushroom and wet hay. The palate leads with a creamy cherry bomb blast and a commando assault of ripe raspberries. Reinforcements of sweet cola charge across the tongue with a transuding espresso finish.
Risqué loves it when a canteen of wine makes him setup camp and pitch his tent! The limited 97 Cases of this smokin’ extreme ammunition stack up to the images bolstered by the Wine Guerrilla… Brigades of Flavor. Risqué‘s Special Ops LUSHES loved the extreme assault on their taste buds… but rebelled when they were rationed to the one bottle Risqué had on hand! Revolution!
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Written by The Risque Sommelier
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Friday, 21 November 2008 |
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Wine: Pahlmeyer 2005 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Alcohol Content: 14%
Price: $90
Sometimes one feels like working out and many times one does not. Risqué, a connoisseur of the musclebound gym bunny and fine wine, does not. However, he has found that the Pahlmeyer 2005 Pinot Noir is quite enjoyably palatable on the tongue while watching those around flex in their muscle-bunny gaydom.
The provocative deep ruby color is submissive in comparison to the playful nose of wild cherry, warm blueberries, violet, fresh raspberry and slight hint of sandalwood. The taste heightens with bittersweet chocolate, rich, ripe raspberry and cherry, which relax into a beautiful medium body. The tannic structure is muscular enough that it is expected to last another 7 to 10 years.
Risqué found that decanting the wine for an hour helps the alcohol to dissipate and supplements the intense workout schedule. After all, everyone needs their exercise!
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Written by The Risque Sommelier
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Friday, 14 November 2008 |
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Wine: 2005 Toasted Head Chardonnay
Alcohol Content: 13.9%
Price: $15
Risqué loves all types of wood—hardwoods, softwoods, wormwood, (ap)plywood, bentwood, Elijah Wood and even Tiger Woods. But of all the wood, Risqué is mostly emphatic about oak wood, especially if it is toasted.
Glinting light straw yellow, this Chardonnay boasts a wonderful toasted nose, imparted from the toasted staves and heads of the oak barrel. The lightly smoky butterscotch aromas are enlivened with tangy tangerine, ripe green pear, spice and faint musk.
Six months of sur les barrel aging delivered a medium bodied liquid, soft and creamy with buttery vanilla and balanced with crisp acidity revealing nectarine and citrus with more mouth filling mid palate spice. The finish is very long…carameled toasted oak…toasted oak…and more…toasted oak!
Great head…Toasted Head that is…
Risqué is ready to do some woodwork!
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Written by The Risque Sommelier
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 |
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Wine: Layer Cake 2006 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Alcohol Content: 14.9%
Price: $17
Show Risqué someone who doesn’t lust for chocolate cake and Risqué will show you someone who would not qualify as one of Risqué’s LUSHES. Ah, but wait! Let Risqué offer some liquid salvation. Layer Cake’s 100% Shiraz delivers on the labels promise and will make a chocolate deviant out of you for sure.
The color is a dark ruby red with a plum rim. The rich nose reveals layers of deep dark fruit with concentrated cherry, Swiss mocha, decadent dark chocolate, cedary spice and oak. Amazing is the taste, as it truly delivers everything in the nose. The beautiful layered palate ends with an indulgently long, luscious satin fruit-filled finish.
Slather me in layer cake and don’t forget to lick my beaters! But heed Risqué’s words—the high alcohol content may leave you licking more than the beaters…
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