Sunday, April 8, 2012
Tasting #60 Red
Grape: Petite Sirah
Color: red
Smell: blackberries, oak
Taste: rich, smooth, medium body, mild spice
Dryness/Sweetness: mildy dry
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: California
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
How much? $10 (closeout at The Vintage Cellar - normally $20)
Would you drink it again? I bought 2 bottles to enjoy later.
Extra thoughts? Somehow, the first bottle was better than the last.
Other reviews:
From the bottle:
“Roots, Rocks, Intrigue. Since 1883, Concannon Vineyards has been handcrafting fine varietal wines from grapes grown along the Central Coast of California, a diverse region that stretches north from Santa Barbara to the San Francisco Bay. We carefully select the most ideal vineyards for growing each varietal and craft this expressive fruit into superb wine.
Concannon is America’s first winery to bottle Petite Sirah. This medium-bodied wine is both approachable and versatile. Bright fruit aromas and flavors mingle with a hint of spice and toasty oak. Complements any meat but try it with your favorite lamb dish.”
Tasting #59 White
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Color: yellow
Smell: pineapple, mango (pretty distinct)
Taste: grapefruit, pineapple, mango, pretty fruity
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: not sure… California?
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
How much? $12.95
Would you drink it again? I’d try it again.
Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Rich and complex with aromas of ruby grapefruit, citrus, and tropical fruit. On the palate, the combined flavors of fresh melon, fig and lime are balanced perfectly to form a crisp, mouthwatering texture and a lingering finish.”
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
Tasting #58 Red
Grape: 50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Syrah
Color: red
Smell: berry, pepper
Taste: mild, smooth, berry
Dryness/Sweetness: slightly more dry, but pretty mild
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Col Des Vents (France)
Alcohol Content: 14%
How much? $7.95
Would you drink it again? I’d keep it in mind.
Extra thoughts?
Here is the website if you would like more information on it. www.kysela.com.
Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Brambly berry, cherry and raspberry, spices, black pepper… all are present in the authentic French country wine.”
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
Tasting #57 White
Grape: Carmenere
Color: yellow
Smell: oak, berry, fruity
Taste: oak, fruit, smooth
Dryness/Sweetness: sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Chile
Alcohol Content: <13.5%br /> How much? $5.95
Would you drink it again? At least one more time – For $6, definitely try it.
Extra thoughts? This was a merlot style grape. In the past, before this type of grape was discovered, it was incorrectly identified as merlot.
Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“The grapes for this Carmenere are selected from vineyards in the Central Valley. Beautiful red fruit aromas. Supple and round in the mouth, the wine pairs well with full flavored cheeses and lamb.”
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
Tasting #56 White
Grape: Pinot Grigio
Color: pale yellow
Smell: peach, fruity
Taste: peachy, sweet, simple
Dryness/Sweetness: fairly sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Italy
Alcohol Content: 12%
How much? $5.95 (normally $20)
Would you drink it again? I’d keep it in mind – This was a great value! The wine is normally $20 a bottle for a magnum (1.5L)
Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Pale straw-yellow color with brilliant reflections. Delicately fruity bouquet with outstanding finesse and marked hints of almond blossom and peaches. Elegant, soft and well structured fruit on the palate with remarkable freshness and a clean, persistent aftertaste.”
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
Tasting #55 White
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Color: straw yellow
Smell: pear, vanilla, banana
Taste: smooth, sweet, pear, vanilla, oak
Dryness/Sweetness: pretty sweet
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Napa, California
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
How much? $5.95
Would you drink it again? At least one more time – This was really smooth.
Extra thoughts? For $6, a definite yes. The “oak monster” doesn’t attack you either, as Gary V would put it.
Other reviews:
From the Vintage Cellar:
“Intensely flavored and balanced with layers of vanilla, butter and pear, followed by apply, banana, and oak.”
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
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