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Last WeekÕs Tasting
Prelude to the Fourth Has anyone had a barbecue yet this year? Well if it turns out that anyone gets a chance, last weekÕs tasting was a group of very interesting wines to fit the bill. We started with a very unusual white from Germany. The 2008 Dr. Heyden Oppmheimer Pinot Gris showed a powerful personality in a spicy bone dry style. As was the case last year and as is the case usually with wines of dramatic personality, quite a few tasters absolutely loved this and for quite a few others it was a bit too much. The 2008 Valle Reale Cerasuolo was, on the other hand, all well behaved charm. The rich clean rose flavors appealed to everyone. We began the reds with an unusual Gamay that also displayed a dramatic personality. The 2006 Giles Bonnefoy La Madone is for tasters who appreciate an earthy quality in their wine. The 2006 Barberani Polago Rosso from Umbria was the first of the two favorites in the tasting. This blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano showed a wonderful balance of flavors. We then showed the 2007 Clos Chanteduc Cotes du Rhone. This was also very well balanced and showed ripe and lively flavors. This was the other favorite wine of the tasting. The last red was the 2006 Piping Shrike Shiraz. Also very well liked, this showed richness of flavor and a noteable spicy character. It also allowed us to make jokes about birds.
White
2008 Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer Pinot Gris-dry ; Aroma: spicy firm dusty dry and earthy, Strong powerful lemon & stone; Mouth: assertive rounded acidity, powerful grape, strong stone combine for mouth-filllng flavors, dry & long; Very Good 14.99; Mixed Case, 13.49; Case, 12.74
Rose
2008 Valle Reale Vigne Nouve Cerasuolo: Vivid, intense pink. Fruit aromas of fresh wild cherries and a hint of raspberry. Rich flavors , medium body and great freshness. Long finish with a spicy note. Very Good Plus 14.99/bottle 13.49/mixed case 12.74/case
Red
2006 Giles Bonnefoy Cotes de Forez La Madone: - Organic; Color: red with purple rim, medium density; Aroma: heady ripe firm clean fine currant acid; Mouth: clean, lighter bodied, but a subdued acidity give it nice cut and thrust; Very Good 15.99; Mixed Case, 14.39; Case, 13.592006 Barberani Polago Rosso: Deep ruby red. Bright cherry, plum and raspberry aromas with a peppery touch. Rich, fresh fruit flavors with good structure and balanced acidity. Broad, complex finish. Very Good Plus 14.99/bottle 13.49/mixed case 12.74/case 2007 Clos Chanteduc Cotes du Rhone; Color: very dark purple; Aroma: heady deep purple, mineral spice; Mouth: firm sweet red cherry, clean acidity, fleshy very firm, a slight angular structure, firm, long; Very Good Plus 16.99; Mixed Case, 15.29; Case, 14.44 2006 Piping Shrike Shiraz; Color: very dark; Aroma: very heady spicy, deep leather a touch of pepper, very dense, lightly wood accented, firm; Mouth: thick rather bright very clean food-friendly acid, balanced, firm leathery finish, nicely long; Very Good Plus 16.99; Mixed Case, 15.29; Case, 14.44 6/24 Barbecue Case: Two each of the above wines at a special price of $162 |
