Wedesday, May 14th, 2008

Daily Wine Tasting

-Chateau des Charmes, Viognier, Niagra-on-the-Lake, 2006 (Mediocre. Fat, lacked acid)
-Sparkling Malvasia from Italy (Sweet)
-Joseph Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2005 (Excellent, $40)
-Humanitas, Sauvignon Blanc, California 2006? (Nice)
-Paige 23, Viognier, Vogelsang Vineyard, 2006 (Pleasent)
-Mutt Lynch, Zinfandel, Sonoma, 2006? (Overripe, structure-less)
-Paige 23, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 2006 (Delicious)
-Four Sons, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap, 2005 (Great. Not as fleshed out as last vintage, still youthful. Should develop plumpness with a months)
-Hugl, Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2006 (Delicious)
-White Rock, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006 (Excellent, very delicate, subtle)
-Qupe, Bien Nacido Cuvee, Viognier/Chardonnay, 2006 (Mediocre)
-Rozack, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, 2006 (Excellent, fuller, richer texture)
-Seavey, Merlot, Napa, 2004? (Good)
-Ritchie Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, 2004 (Well-made, but overpriced)
-Strebloe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, 2003
-Grasevina Krizevci, Kalnik, 2006
-Schmelz, Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2006
-S.C. Pannell, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2006
-Plavac Hvar, Hvar, Croatia, 2006
-Langmeil, Three Gardens, Barossa, 2005
-Revolution, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2006
-Massena, The Eleventh Hour, Barossa, 2004

This was a long, but educational day of tasting. Nothing phenomenal, but everything was enjoyable.