"A great structured, finely textured wine. The black tarry fruit, sweet licorice and black currant flavors all hang together well, leaving ripeness and feel of elegance." -Wine Enthusiast
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"Beautifully focused and refined, with Gala apple and raspberry aromas and flavors that are crisp yet layered, with creamy lemon and lime notes and a finish that lingers with mineral and a hint of yeast." Wine Spectator
92 Points]]> #70 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008
Fairly deep straw yellow in appearance.The bouquet is harmonious, releasing notes of peach and banana, appealingly complemented by rich floral nuances. The attack is immediately alluring, velvet smooth, and the wine
expands steadily on the palate, assisted by a judicious, tangy acidity. It concludes with a long-lingering finish, laden with well-defined fruit aromas.
On the palate the first impression is of a seductive suppleness; the wine then expands nicely, enlivened by a crisp, judicious acidity and concludes with a lingering finish generously marked by fruity, clean-edged aromas. Marked fragrances of ripe fruit, such as banana and peach, which harmonize appealingly with complex floral notes. A fairly deep straw-yellow in appearance.
"A full-bodied style with lots of character, from peach tart to lemon seed to mineral. Crisp and lively. Drink now." Wine Spectator]]>
#59 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008
100 % Falanghina. Pale yellow color. Offers a rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear. It is fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish. The wine is aged on its lees in stainless steel but sees no oak.
"A vivid white, with peach. lemon, mineral and light honey. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Very delicious. Very good value as well. Drink now." 90 Points Wine Spectator ]]>
-Wine Advocate
The aim at Terres Dorées is to let the varied terroirs express themselves fully. In the early 1990s, Jean-Paul Brun planted 3 hectares of Chardonnay on limestone soil. He has since expanded the production of his well known and sought-after Beaujolais Blanc by contracting grapes from a small number of nearby vignerons.
The clay-limestone soil that the Chardonnay grows on is perfect for the grape. The climate, which is a little warmer than the Côte d'Or enables Jean-Paul to produce a rich wine with lots of character. It is bottled completely unoaked. When young, the wine has a very fruity bouquet that becomes more honeyed as the wine matures.]]>
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Antique Vines Zinfandel is a blend of two "Antique Vine" vineyards?one on Atlas
Peak in Napa Valley, the other in Amador County located in the Sierra Foothills.
The term "antique" is characterized by excellence, appeal and importance.
For us the name "Antique Vines" reflects our elevated esteem and reverence for old
vineyards. The name demonstrates the endurance and quality of fruit the
vines produce.
This Zinfandel opens with aromas of mature fruit and sandalwood which lead to
ripe berry flavors sweetened with creamy vanilla nuances. This wine is big, rich,
dense, and nicely balanced.]]>
Granite terraces and gravelly alluvial plains of the northern Rhône Valley. Viognier sourced from 20-year-old vines just south of Condrieu, and Roussanne from 30-year-old vines near the appellation of St. Joseph
The Viognier offers elegance and aromatic complexity, while the Roussanne brings structure to the wine structure to the wine. Exotic flavors of mangos and apricots are perfectly balanced by a nice acidity. A wine to drink just slightly chilled in order to let the aromas of peaches and honey fully develop.]]>
"Smooth and silky, this is generous with its pear, lemon curd and floral aromas and flavors, coursing gently through the long, expressive finish. Drink until 2011." -Wine Spectator]]>
The taster is immediately struck by the bright aromatics of this wine. Dominated by aromas of limes, citrus blossom and intensified with notes of gooseberry and lychee, this is a fruit driven yet complex style of Sauvignon Blanc. Lime and grapefruit flavors form the core of the palate while the wines small portion of barrel fermentation adds a textured roundness to the mid-palate, which is balanced by bright, lively acidity and lasting impression of citrus on the finish. The quintessential summer apéritf, this wine also pairs beautifully with oysters, fresh chèvre and ceviche or just by itself.
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Checkout Error Condo hotels are taking many resort locations by storm! Operated by renowned hoteliers such as Hilton, Hyatt and Trump International, condo hotels are being built in premier vacation destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, the Caribbean, and Dubai.
They often include five-star amenities, making them the ultimate vacation getaway. As real estate, they offer appreciation potential. Combine all these qualities with the ability to generate rental income, and you’ve got yourself one good deal.
Is a condo hotel right for you? Consider these 10 factors to decide:
1.Escape to your second home any time. With timeshares or partial ownership, you can use your condo one, maybe two, weeks of the year. Condo hotels, on the other hand, allow you to use your vacation home any time, given the proper notice.
2.Visit your favorite vacation destination over and over again. Condo hotels tend to be built in fantastic locations. They may be overlooking the ocean in Miami Beach, near theme parks in Orlando, on a golf course in California, slope-side in Telluride, or right on the exciting Las Vegas Strip.
3.Live in the lap of luxury. Enjoy premier living right in your own second home! Your condo hotel unit will be delivered designer furnished. But it’s the resort’s amenities that really make it special: the brand-name spa, resort-style pool, restaurants and state-of-the-art fitness center, all right on-site. Plus, don’t forget the hospitality extras, from daily housekeeping and room service to 24-hour concierge assistance.
4.Relax with hassle-free ownership. Don’t have the time or desire to handle the upkeep of your property? Condo hotels offer a built-in property management team that takes care of everything, from maintenance and housekeeping to operation of all the amenities.
With a condo hotel you can possess your very own Trump, Hyatt, Hilton or Ritz-Carlton. How cool is that!
6.Receive rent revenue. When you’re not using your condo hotel unit, simply place it in the hotel’s rental program. The hotel management team takes care of finding the guests, and you’ll get a share (usually around 50%) of any revenue your unit generates. This income can help offset your costs of ownership.
7.Resell your condo unit at any time. With timeshares reselling is difficult to do since you only own a particular week of the year. With a condo hotel unit, you have deeded whole ownership and can resell your property just as you would any other type of real estate.
8.Get in early on the condo hotel craze. Condo hotels are a fairly new type of real estate. As the market increases in popularity, demand for these units will grow. Now is the time to get in at the ground-level phase.
9.Gain appreciation potential. Condo hotels, like most quality real estate in highly desirable destinations, are likely to appreciate. Maximize the appreciation potential by buying your condo hotel unit in the pre-construction phase, when prices are at introductory levels.
10.Diversify your investment portfolio. If you’re looking for an alternative to the stock market, condo hotels offer a means to invest in real estate without assuming the responsibilities of becoming a landlord.
About the Author: Joel Greene is the President of Condo Hotel Center in Miami, Florida. Visit his information-packed website at CondoHotelCenter.com for listings, prices and photos of condo hotels. At his website be sure to sign up for his free Property Alert newsletter to be kept abreast of new condo hotel properties coming on the market.
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