Kitten Swish

Bodega Catena Zapata

Alamos Mendoza Red Blend 2012

THIS is an inky dark wine. Holding it against a white, well lit background I can barely see through the glass. On the nose, cherry, tree bark, an dark chocolate….in fact, my first impression was a dark chocolate sauce with melted butter mixed it along with some spice: we’re talking a “hint of mole sauce” here…on the nose, and it’s brilliant. I’m very familiar with this producers Malbec, and I’m kinda of a “self-proclaimed expert” on the region and terroir…but man, this wine has expression! Medium bodied, on the pallate I get a spicy, smooth taste of pecans and oak…but it’s not overpowering….there’s even a slight raisiny hint in there, but only after you swish it three or four times and let it open up. The finish is sharp with a sligh acidity and pepper. To summarize, this is a complex, balanced wine that is really interesting and fun to drink. I’m somewhat spoiled in that I’m kind of a FANATICAL NUT when it comes to wines from Mendoza…but trust me on this one, although the pro’s rate this an 8.5 they are WRONG. This is a solid 9.0. I stand by that rating, and I’ll happily win every argument that opposes this. The Alamos Red Blend 2012 is the GRAND DEFINITION of a 9.0 wine. Get this. You’re welcome.

— 11 years ago

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Nicole Chanrion

Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Côte-de-Brouilly Gamay 2012

Samuel Imel
9.2

Smitten Kitten — 12 years ago

Jose Antonia Mokoroa

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri 2012

Amazing. Chalk, fresh lime, swish. Oysters. Boom. — 12 years ago

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Most acid to date of any wine I've had

Bodegas Montebuena

Cuvée KPF Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Very easy Rioja drinking wine with pleasant notes of blackberry currant. Interesting sidebar is that it stains your teeth temporarily. Make sure and swish water. — 11 years ago

Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine 2012

Full throttle sex kitten that simply dances on your tongue with both finesse and power. Velvety integrated tannins and deep blueberry concentration. Fantastic wine that paired well with ribs!. — 11 years ago

Todd liked this

Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)

Minéral A Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2005

Yowza. I don't get to indulge like this very often. This was a lil' yella kitten. Fuzzy, crazy, cuddly, and pretty as all get out. — 12 years ago

Thomas and Peter liked this

Orin Swift

Palermo Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Delicious and smooth. Swish around and let it slide down your throat. Great finish and taste. Great label as well. — 13 years ago

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Fluffy like a small white kitten. Alice treated 60$ at porto vivo. Light, voluptuous, yet fierce. Like a large cat. — 11 years ago

Alyson Steele
with Alyson

Robertson Winery

Natural Sweet Red Blend

Oaky with a side of kitten — 12 years ago

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Katherine Koutsourelis

Katherine Koutsourelis

You have a kitten?!??!!!