Ever have one of those rare moments in your life where you get to say exactly what’s on your mind? Not the occasional opinionated passing but the one where you’ve been waiting for 25 years to let someone know exactly how you feel about them. Then after you have a release that either leaves you with explosive emotions or leaves you feeling dynamite. Well I felt the latter after my confrontation and that puts me in the mood for some 2006 Dynamite Merlot.
The glass is a deep dark purple, black currants and a touch of toast. Lush and soft at the front of the palate with swirling flavors of vanilla and chocolate. Bold tannins and a vibrant astringency. This isn’t the first time I’ve had this wine, I also had it at The Vine a few months ago and fell in love with it then as well.
Dynamite Vineyards began with a Cabernet Sauvignon varietal in 1991, choosing the rocky slopes of California’s North Coast for their vineyards. In 1994 a Merlot varietal was added along with additional vineyards. When ready for harvesting the grapes are picked and then fermented in tanks holding 10-20 tons of grapes. After the appropriate amount of fermentation, the grapes are barrel aged for one year prior to being blended with other varieties.
The winery uses only environmentally friendly farming methods. They also use local artists to create a vineyard scene for each vintage’s label. The website states their goal is to craft wines that are full flavored and immediately approachable. For someone who is impatient like me, that’s a good goal to keep.
Not sure if it’s the release of 25 years or if it’s this wine but right now I feel like J.J. Evans, Dyn-o-mite!
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The glass is a deep dark purple, black currants and a touch of toast. Lush and soft at the front of the palate with swirling flavors of vanilla and chocolate. Bold tannins and a vibrant astringency. This isn’t the first time I’ve had this wine, I also had it at The Vine a few months ago and fell in love with it then as well.
Dynamite Vineyards began with a Cabernet Sauvignon varietal in 1991, choosing the rocky slopes of California’s North Coast for their vineyards. In 1994 a Merlot varietal was added along with additional vineyards. When ready for harvesting the grapes are picked and then fermented in tanks holding 10-20 tons of grapes. After the appropriate amount of fermentation, the grapes are barrel aged for one year prior to being blended with other varieties.
The winery uses only environmentally friendly farming methods. They also use local artists to create a vineyard scene for each vintage’s label. The website states their goal is to craft wines that are full flavored and immediately approachable. For someone who is impatient like me, that’s a good goal to keep.
Not sure if it’s the release of 25 years or if it’s this wine but right now I feel like J.J. Evans, Dyn-o-mite!
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
http://winechicksguidetoeverydaywines.blogspot.com/
Follow me on:
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=114185461044&ref=ts
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