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Yali, Wild Swan Merlot, from Chile

June 14, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

So first sniff of this awesomely labeled red wine shoes promise!   It has a great vanilla and oak notes. Even with a slightly stuffy nose I got little hint of fruit. But all the promise […]

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Redgate Vineyard, 2017 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley-Independence OR)

June 9, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

Localish red wine. Not heavily bodied. Quite a bite in the front of the tongue and acidic. Tannic with a spicy flavor. Mildly dry. There is some fruit but not a lot.  Mushroom or truffle […]

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2016 Last Chance, Sangiovese (Alexander Valley)

June 3, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

Only 866 cases of this wine is available if you believe the label  Definitely a big food wine!  Tannic and dry but not Gobi Dessert dry. The fruit is not first and forward but distinct berry […]

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2016 Last Chance, Sangiovese (Alexander Valley)

June 3, 2019December 24, 2019 admin Red Wines

Only 866 cases of this wine is available if you believe the label. Definitely a big food wine! Tannic and dry but not Gobi Dessert dry. The fruit is not first and forward but distinct […]

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Yaz’s Cheap Ass Wines and, WINE WALKS!

June 2, 2019December 24, 2019 admin Commentary

Yaz’s Cheap Ass Wines and, WINE WALKS! The Hilltop Wine Walk in Tacoma was truly a pleasant surprise. This was the third year of the event. We had great weather for one. And who doesn’t […]

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Is Cheap Ass bad? And what about sulfites and headaches?

May 26, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Commentary

So I wanted to make note of Two very good pointS made on Yaz’s Cheap Ass Wines.  This is a really good question. I do want to say that because the wine is cheap does […]

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Tenorio, 2018 Malbec from Argentina!

May 25, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

So first off-wow!  Just opening this bottle I was amazed by the complexity of aromas blending dark fruits and tobacco.  After pouring this tasty little wine I was totally impressed with its deep red color.  It’s […]

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Last Chance 2016 Alexander Valley Sangiovese

May 19, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

A pretty bold red that is slightly tannic and very dry. It paired well with the pizza sauce🤤 which was sweet.  It’s earthy acidic flavor didn’t have a very fruit forward taste but it did have that […]

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A Spanish (from Spain) Tempranillo, BocaVisa

May 10, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

My first sip, it’s bold for sure. Smooth and quite dry. Fairly soft finish with lots of blackberries and dark fruit flavors. There is a very slight touch of oakyness but not a lot.  It […]

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2015 Goodnow Tempranillo

April 29, 2019December 29, 2019 yaz armstrong Red Wines

Bright and slightly spicy with a little vanilla.  Nice body with a good bit of fruit dark cherry and plum.  It’s dry and drinkable with food or by itself.  Who am I kidding!? All wine […]

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