Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Lunch with Randall Grahm

-Ca' del Solo Estate Muscat, Soledad, 2007
-Ca' del Solo Estate Albarino, Soledad, 2007
-Le Cigare Volant Blanc, 2006
-Vin Gris Cigare, 2007
-Ca' del Solo Sangiovese, 2005
-Ca' del Solo Estate Nebbiolo, 2005
-Le Pousseur, Syrah, Central Coast, 2005
-Le Cigare Volant Rouge, 2004
-Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah, 2005
-Gimelli, Pinot Noir, ?, 2005
-Le Vol des Anges, 2006

All the wines were pure and true, not only to the grape varietal but also to sight. Very, very important and good stuff. Randall is an asset to the industry and his wines show a tremendous sense place and conviction of the winemaker. Bravo Randall!

-Trevor Jones, Virgin Chardonnay, South Australia, 2006
-Allan Scott, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007
-Ring Bolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margeret River, 2006
-Marquis Phillips, Sarah's Blend, South Australia, 2006
-Marquis Phillips, Shiraz, South Australia, 2006
-Hare's Chase, Red Blend, Barossa, 2005
-3 Rings, Shiraz, Barossa, 2006
-Lengs & Cooter, Shiraz, The Victor, South Australia, 2005
-Paringa, Shiraz, South Australia, 2005

All of the Aussie stuff was okay. The 3 Rings was very good and a great value under $20.