Pomegranate
Danilo Thomain
Enfer D'Arvier Petit Rouge 2012
Pomegranate and star anise. Alpine wine makes me happy. — 10 years ago
Azienda Agricola COS
Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2013
2013 Cos 'Pithos Rosso' #Sicily #Italianwine. Blend of Nero d'Avola & Frappato and fermented/aged in terra-cotta amphorae. Lively with notes of violet, tart red cherry, pomegranate and dried herbs. Bracing and fresh acidity. This is the wine I want with charcuterie and pizza. #wine #sommelier #sommlife #wineporn #winepimping — 11 years ago
Rochioli
Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2004
Sweet & sour/dry cherries, cranberry, pomegranate, red licorice, cola, cinnamon, hint of vanilla. Long finish with a hint of brown baking spices at the very end. Drink now and not more than 2-3 years more. — 11 years ago
Enderle & Moll
Liaison Pinot Noir 2012
This differs from the 07-09s in that it has an intriguing green aroma (bay leaf? Menthol? Geranium? Some strange stalky pollen?) and seems just a touch hotter at 13%, but my beloved skunky Black Forest wine is here and this is just gorgeous. Pomegranate and cranberry. Lacks just a tiny bit of heft on the finish to be truly stratospheric. — 12 years ago
Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Nebbiolo
2014 Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco- what can I say? She’s the queen! Strawberry jelly on toast is the bouquet! The palate has lots of cherry and pomegranate. Then comes the earth tones such as leather and tobacco but not strong the tannins are so mild due to the delicious mild fruit in this wine. The finish is mildly dry. Overall somewhat less acidic than the Barolo. Long live the Queen. — 8 years ago
La Crema
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and sweet tobacco. Multi-layered flavors of red, blue and black berry fruit, plums, cherries and a hint of blood orange underpin subtle layers of exotic spice and toast. Fine tannins and balanced acidity drive a long finish. Very Good. — 8 years ago
Les Vins Contés (Olivier Lemasson)
R Red Blend
Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though. — 10 years ago
The Prisoner Wine Company
The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend
Deep ruby glass with translucent ruby rim. Medium nose of anise, caramel, black cherry, plum, vanilla and tobacco. Medium full body and medium acid to the palate with dark cocoa, raspberry and pomegranate. Small tannins leads to a lingering finish of cocoa and black pepper. Very well balanced with excellent structure for a fairly valued $36.99 USD. Recommended for your special dinner when a smooth wine is needed. — 10 years ago
Kosta Browne
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2011
A lot of cranberry and bit of soy sauce aroma. Lighter but extracted flavors of cherry and pomegranate. Reminds me of some of Cartograph's Pinots. — 11 years ago
Domaine Serene
Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008
Really nice change of pace domestic Pinot Noir. More masculine in character, yet elegant, medium grain tannins, with good earth tones and acidity. Black cherry, sandalwood, spice, and pomegranate aromas and flavors persist through to the long and fresh finish. — 13 years ago
Arianna Occhipinti
SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato
Pomegranate juice. Slight funk. Great for a Saturday afternoon. — 8 years ago
Domaine Drouhin
Laurène Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2013
Williams Selyem
Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007
Cherries, pomegranate and minerals. A great way to end the weekend. — 9 years ago
Foradori
Granato Teroldego 2009
Amazing structure with a generous pomegranate, mineral profile. — 10 years ago
Domaine Eden
Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2012
Delicious spices with pomegranate and cherry, tobacco throughout, dynamic Pinot. — 11 years ago
Williams Selyem
Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2002
The 02 Sonoma is not quite the 02 Yorkville from a couple of weeks ago but none the less a very nice wine. Cranberries, raspberries and ripping pomegranate. Almost pie filling like. A touch of baking spices, smoked meats and a chalky finish. Drinking beautifully around it's peak! — 11 years ago
Vigneto Saetti
Rosso Viola Lambrusco 2012
Cherries plums and pomegranate oh my! And a dark fizzy wine too? All I can say is wow. 4th anniversary sexy drink check! — 12 years ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
For me, the Joseph Phelps Pinots have improved over the last 5 years. The 2011 vintage overall in Sonoma/Napa is far from my favorite. The growning season was simply not that good (too cool) and Joseph Phelps was still finding their way with their Pinots. This drinks easy and smooth but, nothing about it really stands out on the palate.
On the nose, sweet, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries, black cherries, touch of blackberries and wafting blueberry notes. Light vanilla & cinnamon, black cherry cola. dark, rich sweet soil, hint of smoke/savory meat, limestone, dry crushed rock powder, black tea and dark fresh & withering flowers.
The body is medium edging toward full. It’s round, ripe and lush. It’s a good time to open your 11 JP Pinots and drink up. Their 11 Pinots aren’t waning but, not going to improve. The mid palate also leans a bit. Sweet, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries, black cherries, touch of blackberries, pomegranate,, dry cranberries and wafting blueberry notes. Light vanilla & cinnamon, light medium intensity dark spice, black cherry cola. dark, rich sweet soil, hint of smoke/savory meat, limestone, dry crushed rock powder, black tea and dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity is beautiful due to the cool climate. The finish is good, balanced, smooth, dances with elegance but doesn’t dazzle. Finishes a little short.
Photos of; their Sonoma Pinot vineyard, Sonoma Visitor Center which, is now closed and a couple shots of their Rutherford tasting room.
Each year since 12, the quality of their Pinots has inched up in quality and are more cellar worthy. — 8 years ago