http://www.vegaswineaux.com/2012/05/86-ing-george-clooney-my-new-standard-of-wine-excellence/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:10:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.vegaswineaux.com/2012/05/86-ing-george-clooney-my-new-standard-of-wine-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-16129 I’m Not a “Stripper” – An Afternoon at The Wine Cellar | Vegas Wineaux Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:14:33 +0000 http://www.vegaswineaux.com/?p=2280#comment-16129 [...] This wine would pair beautifully with a romantic evening and pan-seared duck breast. Almost an Eddie. Definitely a George. If it’d had a bit more Old World funkiness and barnyard, an Eddie it [...]

]]> http://www.vegaswineaux.com/2012/05/86-ing-george-clooney-my-new-standard-of-wine-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-11144 My First Eddie! - 2002 Robert Young Vineyards Scion | Vegas Wineaux Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:09:09 +0000 http://www.vegaswineaux.com/?p=2280#comment-11144 [...] On the nose, it’s rich in dark fruit and earthy aromas.  On the palate, it’s a beautiful thing.  Firm, steak-friendly tannins and mouth-watering acidity hit you immediately, followed by black cherry, tobacco, dark cocoa, espresso, and dark plum. The fruit hasn’t faded a bit. It feels good in the mouth with great viscosity for the type of wine. No, it’s not a desert wine viscosity by any means, but even blind, you wouldn’t mistake this for a Pinot Gris.  There’s nothing wrong with this wine; its character, aroma, and flavor are world-class and it richly deserves an Eddie! [...]

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