2003 Port, Quinta Dos Canais - Cockburn  $29.95
92 Points Wine Spectator
“Lots of grape on the nose, with hints of dark chocolate and mahogany. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with chewy tannins and a long, raisiny finish. Shows outstanding potential. Best after 2012.  –JS”

2006 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Lytton Springs $29.95
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
92 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 08
“(80% zinfandel, 16% petite sirah and 4% carignane) Deep ruby-red. Vivid red and dark berry aromas are complemented by dusty floral and mineral notes, with a suave rose quality gaining power with air. Deep cassis and bitter cherry flavors are energized by tangy minerality, picking up exotic floral pastille and candied licorice nuances on the back end. Smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannins and a long, sappy finish. This is balanced to reward at least another five to seven years of patience. 92 points”

2007 Pinot Noir, Fog Eater-Drew Anderson Valley $36.95
92 Points Tanzer, May/Jun 09
“($42) Good full red. Aromas of cherry skin, dried flowers and herbs. Juicy and penetrating, with a light touch to its tangy red fruit, spice and mineral flavors. A graceful pinot with lovely subtle sweetness and excellent spicy length. And the alcohol here is a moderate 13.7%. 92 points .”

2007 Albarino, Argos-Maior de Mendoza  $12.95
Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain 88 Points Tanzer,  Jul/Aug 08
“($25) Pale gold with a light spritz. Lemon, lime, white flowers and dusty minerals on the nose, with a kiss of peppery spice adding vivacity. Brisk and focused, offering clean citrus and green apple flavors, along with succulent herbs and honeysuckle. Finishes dry, with good lift and cut. A bottle of this could evaporate in no time.”

2007 Garnacha Vino di Vida-Tempore $9.95
Vino de la Tierra del Bajo Aragon, Spain
88 Points Tanzer , Jul/Aug 08
“($14) Bright ruby. Peppery raspberry and blackberry on the nose, with a light herbal quality adding complexity. A soft but juicy wine with youthful red and dark berry flavors and good tangy bite on the back. 88 points “

2007 Carmenere, Reserva-Viña Santa Rita $8.95
Rapel Valley, Chile 85 Points  Parker # 182 April 2009 Drink: 2009 - 2012  $13
“The red wines begin with crimson-colored 2007 Carmenere Reserva. Ripe, round, and easy-going, it provides plenty of savory plum and black cherry fruit for drinking over the next three years.”

2007 Monastrell/Tempranillo, Solage - Guardiola $9.95
Jumilla,Spain 87 Points  Tanzer, Jul/Aug 08
“($14) Inky ruby. Primary, grapey dark fruit aromas offer uncomplicated appeal. Sweet blackberry and plum flavors are given a bitter edge by a note of cherry skin. Picks up licorice and cracked pepper on the moderately persistent finish.”

2006 Bobal, Azua Robal- Vitivinos Anunciacion $9.95
Manchuela ,Cuenca Spain   12.5% 87 Points Tanzer Jul/Aug 08
“($14) Inky purple. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and minerals on the nose. Light in body and primary, displaying grapey dark fruit flavors and a firm structure. Finishes straightforward and brisk, with the licorice quality repeating. Uncomplicated and easy to drink.”

2007 Domaine de la Solitude  Cotes du Rhone $12.95
France : Rhone : Cotes du Rhone   Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvédre, Syrah
87 Points Robert Parker, October 2008
“Given the brilliance of this estate’s Chateauneuf du Papes, it is not surprising that they have also turned out a delicious, attractive, elegant, deep, berry fruit-filled 2007 Cotes du Rhone. With a velvety texture as well as wonderful length for a wine of this pedigree, it can be enjoyed over the next 1-2 years.”

2008 Tempranillo, Lagar  Alto - Bodegas Noblejas  $8.95
La Mancha, Spain
Tanzer rated the 2007 88 points and wrote “An easygoing wine with good finishing clarity and sweetness. This is a steal.” As the 2008 is a better vintage the rating should be higher for this medium-bodied Tempranillo with moderate tannins and a smooth texture. Enjoy the blackberry, cherry and dark plum notes, with touches of earth and smoke. The Spanish are hard to best when it comes to their quality/price ratio.

2004 Dancing Coyote Tango $6.95
Clarksburg  ( 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Tempranillo)
A nice blend, smooth and supple, with flavors of ripe berries and black currant. Barrel aging adds notes of roasted coffee and earthy minerality. Friendly priced house red.

2008 Chateau Lamothe de Haux $12.95
Bordeaux , France  12% Gooseberries, icy lemon candy, and wet slate on the nose. 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, and 20% Muscadelle. Enjoy this  exceptionally well-made Bordeaux Blanc. “Good/Very Good. Boing! Young, fresh, fruity and lively — great for summer. It’s so young and aggressive at this point that Dottie said she’d decant it. John said, "Sure, dear.” The Wall Street Journal

2006 Sauvignon Blanc, R R Valley -Taft Street $8.95
Russian River, Sonoma County
The  2006 Taft Street Sauvignon Blanc comes out of the glass with a hint of clean fresh  grass, citric fruits and crisp minerality. A serious Russian River Sauvignon blanc at a wine glut price.

2005 Chardonnay, Lizard Flat - Heath $5.95
Central Ranges, Australia
88 Points Wine Spectator May 15, 2007 Designation: Best Values
“Crisp in texture, offering generous orange cream and pear flavors that just don't quit as the finish rolls on and on. Cries out for food.–HS”

2007 Rosé Cotes du Rhone Grands Bois $8.95
Cuvée Les Trois Soeurs 65% Grenache, 25% Carignan and 10% Cinsault
The '07 rosé is made from 65% old vine Grenache, plus Carignan and Cinsault harvested from 30-65-year-old vines that is partly saignée and partly direct pressed. Very fresh and with crisp acidity.  “This superb estate has fashioned outstanding 2007s, all remarkable wine bargains. They are typical of the fabulous 2007 vintage in the southern Rhone.” Robert  Parker

2006 Viognier, Lodi-Renwood $9.95
90% Viognier, 6% Sémillon, 3%Pinot Grigio, 1%Muscat Blanc
This Viognier displays aromas of grapefruit, mineral scents and jasmine. On the palate the wine is crisp, with a medium texture and flavors of melon, lemon zest, and apricots. A steely finish makes this wine very food friendly and the lingering tartness helps balance the wine. While primarily from the Lodi Appellation and the Mohr-Fry Ranch, a small amount of Sierra Foothill grapes were included in the final blend.

2007 Zinfandel, Old Vine Zen of Zin -Ravenswood  $9.95
Ravenswood at its quirky best. A bold blend of old vine Zinfandel from so great sources throughout California, expertly married by Joel Peterson to make this vibrant, fruity, in your face Zinfandel. This Zenful Zin has bright, ripe scents of cherry and strawberry jam; spice vanilla and orange peel complete the exotic aura. Very juicy, fresh, ripe and round flavors give the impression of boldness without heaviness. The finish is long, soft and flavorful.

2006 Zinfandel Alexander Valley Mantra $16.95
This tiny-production winery makes consistently fine wines. This Zin is full of black pepper, briary/jammy fruit, cocoa and tobacco. Aromas of ripe raspberry, blueberry and spice with well balanced acidity and mouth-coating long finish.

2007 Mas Neuf Tradition Costieres de Nimes $9.95
Syrah (45%), Grenache (25%), Mourvedre and Carignane (15% each) Costieres de Nimes, Southern Rhône, France
 A classic Costieres Tender and rich in the mouth with plush black cherry and cassis fruit, notes of brown spice, pepper, and Provencal herbs.  Versatile, delicious, and plesently inexpensive. .  Versatile, delicious, and priced right.

2007 Pinot Noir, Reserva Especial - Tabali $16.95
Limari Valley, Coquimbo, Chile 89 Points Parker # 182 Apr 2009
“The red wines begin with the 2007 Pinot Noir Reserva Especial. It shows off a lovely cherry, raspberry, and rose petal perfume. Elegant on the palate, it has a velvety texture, sweet fruit, and plenty of finesse Tabali is producing high quality wines from the newly developing cool-climate region of Limari.”

Here is what the Brits are saying: The Reserva pinot Noir is wondefully perfumed with ripe red fruits. The velvety palate is round and structured. Ripe strawberry fruit and mingles with soft vanilla tones from the oak and the structure owes a great deal to the gentle tannins and softy acidity.Fantastic value for money.

2005 Cabernet,  Alexander Valley-Mantra $ 19.95
Sonoma 89 Points Parker # 174 Dec 2007 Drink: 2007 - 2017
“This is a strong effort from an area that frequently does not receive the credit it deserves for making good Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley reveals earth, underbrush, black currant, sweet cherry, and loamy soil characteristics. It is medium to full-bodied with supple tannin, and ideal for drinking over the next decade.”

2006 Albarino - Dancing Coyote $6.95
Clarksburg    (93.3% Albariño, 3.9% Orange Muscat, 2.8% Gewurztraminer)
You’ve  enjoyed many Spanish Albariños and now its time to raise a glass of a California Albariño. This is an amazing wine for the price. Though it is full-bodied, it is also very crisp, with fresh acidity and a fruity aroma. Like a bowl of lemons and passionflower. Citrusy on the nose with mineral notes. Brings a nice mixture of peach and pear spiked with minerals and assertive acidity. Nice finish, great value.

2006 Verdelho - Dancing Coyote $6.95
Clarksburg  (93.5% Verdelho, 6.5% Chardonnay.)
You wont find many California Verdelhos . This native of Portugal starts off with hints of toasted spice leading to displays of honeysuckle, pineapple and tangy citrus flavors that end with a rich creaminess on the finish. Fun wine at a very friendly price.

2006 Dancing Coyote Cha Cha $6.95
Clarksburg  (75.3% Chardonnay, 18.3% Chenin Blanc, 6.4% Orange Muscat.)
They would be legally entitled to label this as a varietal Chardonnay but it is a good thing they did not as this wine bears very little resemblance to your typical California Chard. A fruit basket of flavors, this white table wine blend showcases tropical fruit with a hint of buttered toast. An exotic blend of multiple white grape varieties, this wine keeps you guessing with its vanilla spice and stone-fruit notes. A rich, medium bodied white wine that is easy drinking with a smooth, balanced finish.

2007 Stephen Test - Chardonnay, Sangiacomo $32.95
Carneros, Napa unfiltered
Big over the top  Napa Chardonnay from  blocks in the Sangiacomo family's Vella Ranch and Green Acres-Hill vineyards, both planted to old Wente selection budwood. The vineyard blocks are separated by a small creek and both have very well-drained rocky soils. Both lots were barrel-fermented with native yeasts and completed malolactic fermentation on stirred lees."

2007 Cambiata Albariño $19.95
Monterey County - The Cambiata Albarino is a luscious white wine made from the grape that is more commonly associated with the Rias Baixas region of Spain rather than California. Fragrant with scents of tangerine, peach and clove. The mouth shows flavor intensity of citrus, stone fruit and exotic tropical fruits both crisp and creamy. Nice to see a few in California tempting us with nice Albariños.

2005 Altamura Sangiovese $33.95
91 Points  Parker 180 Dec 2008  Drink: 2008 - 2012
There are 1,200 cases of the dark ruby-colored 2005 Sangiovese. Aged in neutral old wood, it tastes like a strawberry jam cocktail with lots of new saddle leather, spice, and underbrush notes. Medium-bodied and richly fruity with loads of character, it is a remarkable effort given how difficult it has been for this grape to achieve this level of quality in California. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Altamura continues to impress me, not only for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, but also for one of the finest California Sangioveses money can buy.

2004 Mankas Suisun Valley Cabernet $9.95
Soft and elegant fruit aromas of raspberry, blueberry, and brambleberry harmonize with soft vanilla and eucalyptus tones. Notes of black pepper and cassis lie hidden in the depth of the wine. Silky textures along with bold cherry and plums flavors lead to the crescendo of a  spicy finish.

2007 The Prisoner - Orin Swift $32.95
92 Points  Wine Spectator Jun 15, 2009
“Offers both style and structure, with lively aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and mocha that lead to plush, layered flavors of wild berry, fresh sage and licorice. Ripe tannins sneak in on the finish. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Drink now through 2014. –TF”

The 2007 Prisoner blend is 50% Zinfandel, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah, 9% Petite Sirah and a dash of Charbono and Grenache.

To celebrate the Official Start Of Summer here are SIX Great Sippers UNDER $10 

2005 Chardonnay, Lizard Flat - Heath $5.95
Australia 88 Points Wine Spectator-Best Values
“Crisp in texture, offering generous orange cream and pear flavors that just don't quit as the finish rolls on and on.” Australia’s Heath Wines Lizard Flat 2005 is 89 percent Chard and 11 percent Verdelho.

2006 Parducci Sauvignon Blanc   $5.95
Mendocino & Lake County
The Sauvignon Blanc offers bright aromas of sweet lemons, pineapple and ripe honeydew melon, with hints of banana and other tropical fruits.  The wine’s rich, mouth filling, citrus and melon flavours are zesty and long on the palate, culminating in a refreshing, mineral-y finish.

2008 Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc $8.95
Marlborough valley. New Zealand
This Sauvignon Blanc holds true to the lemony goodness found in wines from the Malborough region of New Zealand. The flavors are integrated, delighting the senses with layer upon layer of Meyer lemons, Key limes, a hint of grass and a finish that is crisp, clean and zesty. This is not over the top like a lot of the wines coming from New Zealand these days.

2007 Villa Antinori "Tomaresca" Neprica  $9.95
Puglia , Italy  90 Points Wine Enthusiast
“You cannot get better value than this. Ripe berry notes, cassis, molasses and cola serve as a preface for the thick texture and smooth density that this wine delivers to the palate. The wine is thick and succulent with smooth tannins and great length: excellent quality for this very low price.” This wine is a blend of Negroamaro (40%), Primitivo (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%).

2006 Carlos Basso "Dos Fincas" $9.95
(Cabernet 55%% +Merlot 45%) Argentina
Sensational wine for the money. The Cab(55%) and Merlot(45%) work together seamlessly, as the nose exudes raspberry and sweet leather. Tastes warm and toasty, with ripe fruit softened by chocolate and pillowy tannins. Argentine red at its affordable best.

2006 Domaine du Plaugier " Les Ramières"  $9.95
Merlot VdP du Vaucluse, France
This Merlot from the Southern Rhone is a Medium/Full bodied red with notes of Strawberry and Cherries that is ready for your BarBQue doings. As the French say:

Cette cuvée de vin de pays séduit chaque année. C’est un vin à base de merlot, vinifié et élevé en cuve pour conserver toute sa gourmandise. La robe rouge violacé danse et brille dans le verre et invite à la consommation. Les arômes sont tout aussi engageants, mêlant fruité et fruité, avec ses notes de framboises et de cerises. Souple et rond dès l’attaque, c’est un vin qui est drôlement facile à boire et qui s’accorde avec les plats de tous les jours, qu’ils soient pleins ou vides. On peut le boire maintenant, tout de suite, et pendant les deux ou trois années à venir. Servez à 16 °C

2006 Cabernet-Merlot, Dos Fincas - Carlos Basso $9.95
Valle De Uco,  Mendoza, Argentina .
The wine shows jammy berry aromas backed by plump blackberry and strawberry flavors. Solid and flush throughout. A fine blend from two estate vineyards. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot.

2005 Pinot Noir - Dubakella $29.95
Hayfork, Trinity County
 A cherry bombast on the nose and an appealing loamy earthiness to the ornate black cherry and black raspberry flavors. Lithe and clean with a refined mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. We were blown away by the lively aromas and the succulent fruit flavors on the palate.

Andy Carini makes this exiting Pinot Noir  from  a small vineyard  in Hayfork ( pop 2,500),  Trinity County, halfway between Redding and Eureka . The wine is named for Mt. Dubakella, the tallest mountain you can see from Andy’s winery in Hayfork. Made in "Old World" noninterventional style in small 250 GL open top fermenters and punched down by hand, this Pinot is a beautiful expression of the little known terrior of Trinity County

2007 Malbec - Durigutti $13.95
Mendoza , Argentina
Lush nose laced with black-berry and plum fruit. Soft yet focused on the palate, with additional flavors of strawberry and wild herbs. Medium tannins and balanced acidity. A terrific everyday drinker!

2004 Monastrell-Portico del Castillo $5.95
Yecla, Spain
A Full Bodied Spanish Red from Eric Solomon. This Monastrell (Mourvedre) hails from Yecla, a small and rather obscure wine region in Southeastern Spain, near Jumilla. Very dark reddish-purple in color. The aromas are all earthy Mourvedre: Ripe black fruit accented by characteristic varietal accents of leather, "tree bark" and subtle "barnyard."

2007 Sauvignon Blanc - Walnut Crest $4.95
Valle Central, Chile
Very pale yellow. Fragrant, with citrus and herbaceous aromas. Crisp, fresh, with pear and lemon flavors. Walnut Crest Sauvignon Blanc is a fragrant and fruit-forward white wine. An outstanding and delicious varietal, rivaling many higher-priced California Sauvignon Blancs.

2005 Rosé – Renwood $4.95
From the Sierra Foothills this Rosé was produced from  Mourvèdre (69%) Zinfandel (28%), and Syrah (3%). This Rosé was made using both the traditional French Saignée process where juice is drawn off or “bled” off the skins during settling and early harvested grapes both cold fermented in stainless steel. The resulting wine is crisp, dry and complex, and displays wonderful fruit characters.

2007 Tempranillo, Reinares - Eguren  $7.95
Tierra de Castilla, Noblejas,Toledo, Spain 87 Points Tanzer , Jul/Aug 08
“Bright red. Pungent cherry and dark berry aromas offer clean, straightforward appeal. Plump and juicy, showing a sweet black raspberry flavor, no tannins and gentle lift. A tad jammy but delivers impressive flavor punch, sweetness and clarity for the money.”

In the 10 months since the review the wine has become more serious loosing the jammy notes. Great BBQ Tempranilo.

2007 Rose, Les Galets - Ch Mourgues du Gres $8.95
Languedoc Roussillon Costieres de Nimes, France
 88 Points Tanzer, Jun 08
“Light, bright pink. Racy citrus and redcurrant aromas gain depth with air, picking up redcurrant and strawberry character. Clean and sharply focused, offering vivacious ruby-red grapefruit and pomegranate flavors and slow-mounting sweetness. Brisk and dry on the finish, with the tangy citrus qualities echoing.”

2008 Domaine Des Cassagnoles $8.95
Colombard, Ugni Blanc , Gros Manseng and Sauvignon
 Cotes De Gascogne, France
White gold color with some spices and a hint of Sauvgnon on the nose. Light with bright melon fruit. Snappy and refreshing on the finish. Super summer cooler. A  Gilles Baumann’s Domaine Cassagnoles was not among the many Gascogne whites competing when that category was hot back in the mid-to-late 1980s, but over the past decade, his have proven to be some of the most consistently ripe and satisfying – as well as least expensive – of their genre.

2007 Mas Neuf Tradition Costieres de Nimes $9.95
Syrah (45%), Grenache (25%), Mourvedre and Carignane (15% each) Costieres de Nimes, Southern Rhône, France
87 Points Wine Spectator Dec 31, 2008
“Fresh and lively, with cherry, floral and modest spice notes backed by a mineral-tinged finish.” We add Tender and rich in the mouth with plush black cherry and cassis fruit, notes of brown spice, pepper, and Provencal herbs.  Versatile, delicious, and priced right.

2007 La Grange Daniel Domaine Alary $12.95
Roussanne Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange, Southern Rhône, France 87 Points Wine Spectator Oct 31, 2008
“Plump, with peach pit, melon and lemon verbena notes that stay fresh through the medium-weight finish. Drink now. 200 cases imported. –JM”

2006 Syrah - Domaine La Bastide $9.95
Vin de Pays d'Hauterive , Languedoc, France
Ripe and rich with a delightful spice note, this wine offers impressions of black cherry, blackberry and a hint of tar. From young vines on his Domaine La Bastide in the Corbieres appellation, Guilhem Durant has bottled a 2006 Syrah full of red raspberry and tart cherry fruit, surprisingly mouth-filling and concentrated for its price, and finishing with some cleanly carnal, herbal, and chocolate notes, and the merest hint of heat.

2006 Pinot Noir, St. Bernward Acre -Taft Street $10.95
Sonoma County
The Fairly deep red/purple color accompanies a distinctively serious varietal nose. Mouth filling flavors of  cherry pit and blackberry are underscored with a slight hint of earth and oak. A long finish completes the package. This Pinot has been selling at the winery for $25.00 .

2006 Sauvignon Blanc, R R Valley -Taft Street $8.95
Russian River, Sonoma County
The  2006 Taft Street Sauvignon Blanc comes out of the glass with a hint of clean fresh  grass, citric fruits and crisp minerality. A serious Russian River Sauvignon blanc at a balloon bursting price.

2006 Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie- Villa Pozzi $5.95
Northeast Italy 12.5%
Light straw in color, with a charming, softly perfumed bouquet of rose petals and honeysuckle. Well-balanced and smooth, round on the palate, crisp, dry, clean and refreshing.

2007 Cotes-Du-Rhone, Belleruche –M. Chapoutier $9.95
Côtes du Rhône White Belleruche 2007
High-toned, with floral, white peach and fennel notes followed by a rich silky finish with loads of glycerine enriching the wine. We rave about the quality of this wine from White Grenache, Clairette and Bourboulenc.

The best Méthode Champenoise Rosé –Great way to start off any occasion
Segura Viudas Brut Rosé $8.95
60% Macabeo, 20% Parellada, 20% Xarel-lo  Spain
Delicate and crisp, Segura Viudas Brut Rosé is fresh and fruity with red fruit aromas of raspberry, currant and grenadine. A lingering cherry note on the finish is crowned by a light touch of softness. Made using the traditional méthode champenoise process, Segura Viudas Brut Rosé features a unique blend of traditional Spanish grapes grown on the 445-acre estate in Torrelavit, Alt Penedès, the heart of Spain’s renowned cava country.

2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Ynez Valley - Presidio $15.95
Unfiltered, Presidio Vineyard Estate
Wow! We fell in love with this wonderful Pinot. The Presidio Estate vineyard is west of the Santa Rita Hills Appellation. It is certified organic and farmed bio-dynamically by owner Douglas Braun. Aged for 13 months in small Allier and Vosge French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered. Medium purple rim, aromas of cherry, violets, leather and spice with toasty oak.  Cherry fruit and silky tannins. Super value Pinot!

2004 L’Abbaye de Saint Ferme $8.95
Bordeaux Superior
L’Abbaye de Saint Ferme 2004 is a classic Bordeaux, blended of 70 percent Merlot, 20 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 percent Cabernet Franc, and is 100 percent estate grown and bottled by time-honored traditional methods in a terroir driven fashion. Aged in French Oak for six months, this vintage has a distinct nose of dark fruits with hints of violet, rich mouth–filling fruit of black cherry, and a balanced, medium body that results in a very nice finish.

Arnaud de Raignac is a rebel of a Renaissance man - born from tradition, but forging a new path for Bordeaux with his affordable, well-structured, mouth-filling, elegantly rich wines wearing the non-traditional, imaginative label of a 14th century architectural floor-plan of the Abbey. There is an affordable, well-made, delicious Bordeaux!

2006 Este - Bodegas Alto Almanzora $8.95
(60% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), with Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot) Spain
90 Points RobertParker.com # 175 Feb 2008
Produced in the Almanzora Valley (Valle del Almanzora) region of Spain, Este is a combination of Monastrell, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot. Dark cherry in color, Este releases aromas of black fruits with a hint of herbs lightly poking through. On the palate you are greeted with cherries, black berries, currants, and minerals. Light woody traits, and a balanced mouth feel. Then you are left with a long, fruit filled finish.