Maybe the title of this review should be good versus bad as I had one good BV Coastal and one not so good BV Coastal. Let’s start with the good, always good to kick things off on a positive note.
2007 BV Coastal Merlot
The color in the glass, is a brilliant dark ruby, aromas boasting of strawberries and black pepper. Flavors swirling around the palate consisting of succulent berry flavors and cassis. Medium bodied with dry but smooth mouthfeel.
2008 BV Coastal Pinot Noir
Aromas are a little too grapy and flavors are flat and thin. Almost tastes like it hasn’t been stored properly, just tastes a little off. The website says this wine has a “rustic” style, rust flavored style would be a better descriptor. This wine truly falls under the “not good budget wine” category. I don’t think this will be a repeat purchase.
BV Coastal, produced by Beaulieu Vineyard, got its start in 1900, when Georges de Latour's and wife, Fernande, named the vineyard "beau lieu," or "beautiful place. De Latour’s vision was to create Napa Valley wines rivaling French wines from his home land. By importing Phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe, Latour vineyards were able to thrive while other California wines were being destroyed by Phylloxera. One other success factor was Latour was able to remain open for business during Prohibition by selling wine to the Catholic Church. BV Coastal is considered the “value” line in Beaulieu Vineyard’s five wine collections. sourcing wines from more than 1,100 acres throughout some of the best areas of Napa Valley.
Tampa wine lovers, you can find both wines at Total Wine at 1720 North Dale Mabry Highway, each are priced at $6.99.
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Maybe the title of this review should be good versus bad as I had one good BV Coastal and one not so good BV Coastal. Let’s start with the good, always good to kick things off on a positive note.
2007 BV Coastal Merlot
The color in the glass, is a brilliant dark ruby, aromas boasting of strawberries and black pepper. Flavors swirling around the palate consisting of succulent berry flavors and cassis. Medium bodied with dry but smooth mouthfeel.
2008 BV Coastal Pinot Noir
Aromas are a little too grapy and flavors are flat and thin. Almost tastes like it hasn’t been stored properly, just tastes a little off. The website says this wine has a “rustic” style, rust flavored style would be a better descriptor. This wine truly falls under the “not good budget wine” category. I don’t think this will be a repeat purchase.
BV Coastal, produced by Beaulieu Vineyard, got its start in 1900, when Georges de Latour's and wife, Fernande, named the vineyard "beau lieu," or "beautiful place. De Latour’s vision was to create Napa Valley wines rivaling French wines from his home land. By importing Phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe, Latour vineyards were able to thrive while other California wines were being destroyed by Phylloxera. One other success factor was Latour was able to remain open for business during Prohibition by selling wine to the Catholic Church. BV Coastal is considered the “value” line in Beaulieu Vineyard’s five wine collections. sourcing wines from more than 1,100 acres throughout some of the best areas of Napa Valley.
Tampa wine lovers, you can find both wines at Total Wine at 1720 North Dale Mabry Highway, each are priced at $6.99.
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
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2007 BV Coastal Merlot
The color in the glass, is a brilliant dark ruby, aromas boasting of strawberries and black pepper. Flavors swirling around the palate consisting of succulent berry flavors and cassis. Medium bodied with dry but smooth mouthfeel.
2008 BV Coastal Pinot Noir
Aromas are a little too grapy and flavors are flat and thin. Almost tastes like it hasn’t been stored properly, just tastes a little off. The website says this wine has a “rustic” style, rust flavored style would be a better descriptor. This wine truly falls under the “not good budget wine” category. I don’t think this will be a repeat purchase.
BV Coastal, produced by Beaulieu Vineyard, got its start in 1900, when Georges de Latour's and wife, Fernande, named the vineyard "beau lieu," or "beautiful place. De Latour’s vision was to create Napa Valley wines rivaling French wines from his home land. By importing Phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe, Latour vineyards were able to thrive while other California wines were being destroyed by Phylloxera. One other success factor was Latour was able to remain open for business during Prohibition by selling wine to the Catholic Church. BV Coastal is considered the “value” line in Beaulieu Vineyard’s five wine collections. sourcing wines from more than 1,100 acres throughout some of the best areas of Napa Valley.
Tampa wine lovers, you can find both wines at Total Wine at 1720 North Dale Mabry Highway, each are priced at $6.99.
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
http://winechicksguidetoeverydaywines.blogspot.com/
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Maybe the title of this review should be good versus bad as I had one good BV Coastal and one not so good BV Coastal. Let’s start with the good, always good to kick things off on a positive note.
2007 BV Coastal Merlot
The color in the glass, is a brilliant dark ruby, aromas boasting of strawberries and black pepper. Flavors swirling around the palate consisting of succulent berry flavors and cassis. Medium bodied with dry but smooth mouthfeel.
2008 BV Coastal Pinot Noir
Aromas are a little too grapy and flavors are flat and thin. Almost tastes like it hasn’t been stored properly, just tastes a little off. The website says this wine has a “rustic” style, rust flavored style would be a better descriptor. This wine truly falls under the “not good budget wine” category. I don’t think this will be a repeat purchase.
BV Coastal, produced by Beaulieu Vineyard, got its start in 1900, when Georges de Latour's and wife, Fernande, named the vineyard "beau lieu," or "beautiful place. De Latour’s vision was to create Napa Valley wines rivaling French wines from his home land. By importing Phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe, Latour vineyards were able to thrive while other California wines were being destroyed by Phylloxera. One other success factor was Latour was able to remain open for business during Prohibition by selling wine to the Catholic Church. BV Coastal is considered the “value” line in Beaulieu Vineyard’s five wine collections. sourcing wines from more than 1,100 acres throughout some of the best areas of Napa Valley.
Tampa wine lovers, you can find both wines at Total Wine at 1720 North Dale Mabry Highway, each are priced at $6.99.
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
http://winechicksguidetoeverydaywines.blogspot.com/
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