A Maipo, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon: - Sent using Google Toolbar
Wine Reviewed
Nativa Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 14 % alcohol about $20
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Free sulphur: 6 mg/L. Tasting Note: … Quite deep ruby in color with a very pronounced Cabernet Sauvignon nose of cassis, eucalypt, olive, dusty earth, clove, orange zest, and graphite. The palate is dry and full, with lots of acid and tannin structure and great intensity. Flavors of eucalypt, spice, coffee, graphite, minerals, raspberry, olive, and the garrigue. Very long and complex with potential to develop for many years in bottle. Just completely eats up the 100% new oak and is a true reflection of the Maipo Alto terroir. Score – 92. (Rhys Pender, Master of Wine, at his website, December 10, 2010)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was very long, offering cassis and light acidity. The meal started with home barbecued chicken wings marinated in commercially prepared duck sauce enhanced with ground chilies. This wine did a great job of cutting the grease. The main dish was a home barbecued rib eye steak marinated in ketchup, ginger, and fresh garlic. The Cab was dark and round with balanced acidity, tasting of cassis and chocolate. The side dish of roasted eggplant brimming with garlic rendered this libation sweet. Fruit juice candy dessert took away its wine’s fruit but the wine offered good acidity.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
A Sweet Italian Red Blend
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Wine Reviewed
Cantina Gabriele Dolcemente Cabernet Sauvignon & Cesanese Kosher 2009 12 % alcohol about $8
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: A blend of international superstar Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and the Lazio region’s local grape variety Cesanese (30%). The aromas are rich with plum, cherry jelly, and spices. There’s a touch of charming sweetness here but the wine is well-balanced and fresh tasting with juicy red and black cherry flavors leading to a medium length finish. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2011)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was plummy but too sweet. It didn’t have much acidity. The meal started with home barbecued chicken wings marinated in commercially prepared duck sauce enhanced with ground chilies. Now the taste of chocolate was added to the mix. The main dish was a home barbecued rib eye steak marinated in ketchup, ginger, and fresh garlic. The blend’s sweetness was dominant; the taste of black cherries tried to break through. The side dish of roasted eggplant brimming with garlic added acidity to the libation. Fruit juice candy dessert muted the wine’s sweetness but the two were not a good match.
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Wine Reviewed
Cantina Gabriele Dolcemente Cabernet Sauvignon & Cesanese Kosher 2009 12 % alcohol about $8
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: A blend of international superstar Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and the Lazio region’s local grape variety Cesanese (30%). The aromas are rich with plum, cherry jelly, and spices. There’s a touch of charming sweetness here but the wine is well-balanced and fresh tasting with juicy red and black cherry flavors leading to a medium length finish. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2011)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was plummy but too sweet. It didn’t have much acidity. The meal started with home barbecued chicken wings marinated in commercially prepared duck sauce enhanced with ground chilies. Now the taste of chocolate was added to the mix. The main dish was a home barbecued rib eye steak marinated in ketchup, ginger, and fresh garlic. The blend’s sweetness was dominant; the taste of black cherries tried to break through. The side dish of roasted eggplant brimming with garlic added acidity to the libation. Fruit juice candy dessert muted the wine’s sweetness but the two were not a good match.
This review of a Sweet Italian Red Wine
continues on my website.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A Red Vacqueyras
A Red Vacqueyras by Alain Jaume: Wine Reviewed
Alain Jaume Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras AOC 2009 15 % alcohol about $20
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: The 2009 Alain Jaume Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue is much more backward, displaying a denser blue/purple color, thicker, richer blue and black fruits, and hints of kirsch, lavender, and garrigue. Still grapy and unformed, but loaded with potential given its depth of concentration and richness, it will benefit from another 2-3 months of bottle age, and keep for 5-8 years. Score - 91. (Robert Parker Jr., at his website, Aug. 2010).” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was mouth filling and long. The meal started with Japanese Wasabi crackers that increased its intensity. The centerpiece was a cheeseless meat lasagna made with spinach noodles. In response the wine had great length and offered dark fruits. But its acidity should have been rounder. The fruit juice candy dessert rounded the wine’s acidity but muted its fruit.
The review of this Red Vacqueyras by Alain Jaume continues on my website.
Alain Jaume Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras AOC 2009 15 % alcohol about $20
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: The 2009 Alain Jaume Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue is much more backward, displaying a denser blue/purple color, thicker, richer blue and black fruits, and hints of kirsch, lavender, and garrigue. Still grapy and unformed, but loaded with potential given its depth of concentration and richness, it will benefit from another 2-3 months of bottle age, and keep for 5-8 years. Score - 91. (Robert Parker Jr., at his website, Aug. 2010).” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was mouth filling and long. The meal started with Japanese Wasabi crackers that increased its intensity. The centerpiece was a cheeseless meat lasagna made with spinach noodles. In response the wine had great length and offered dark fruits. But its acidity should have been rounder. The fruit juice candy dessert rounded the wine’s acidity but muted its fruit.
The review of this Red Vacqueyras by Alain Jaume continues on my website.
A Red Côtes du Rhône
A Red Côtes du Rhône: A Red Côtes du Rhône
It's been a long time since I tried this old reliable...
Wine Reviewed
Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone AOC 2009 13.5 % alcohol about $8
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Medium ruby red color; aromas of berry fruit, anise, plums with earthy notes; dry, medium bodied, with ripe, juicy berry fruit flavors and hints of spice on the finish. Serving Suggestion: Try with a grilled New York striploin steak.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine tasted of tobacco. It had nice length but slightly unripe acidity. The meal started with Japanese Wasabi crackers that imparted a slight sweetness to the drink. The centerpiece was a cheeseless meat lasagna made with spinach noodles. In response the wine was thin and somewhat sour, offering a bit of chocolate. The fruit juice candy dessert muted the wine’s acidity and gave it a grapey taste.
My review of this Cote du Rhone wine continues on my website.
It's been a long time since I tried this old reliable...
Wine Reviewed
Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone AOC 2009 13.5 % alcohol about $8
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Medium ruby red color; aromas of berry fruit, anise, plums with earthy notes; dry, medium bodied, with ripe, juicy berry fruit flavors and hints of spice on the finish. Serving Suggestion: Try with a grilled New York striploin steak.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine tasted of tobacco. It had nice length but slightly unripe acidity. The meal started with Japanese Wasabi crackers that imparted a slight sweetness to the drink. The centerpiece was a cheeseless meat lasagna made with spinach noodles. In response the wine was thin and somewhat sour, offering a bit of chocolate. The fruit juice candy dessert muted the wine’s acidity and gave it a grapey taste.
My review of this Cote du Rhone wine continues on my website.
Monday, August 29, 2011
A Venice, Italy Pinot Grigio
A Venice, Italy Pinot Grigio: Wine Reviewed
Cantina Gabriele Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT 2009 12 % alcohol about $14
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Another quality effort from Cantina Gabriele, this Pinot Grigio is pale lemon in color with aromas of fresh apple, white peach, citrus zest and a light honey note on the nose. It's dry, light bodied and refreshing with apple and pear flavors leading to a medium-length finish. Terrific as a summer sipper or enjoy with grilled chicken breast, summer salads or light fish dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2011). “ And now for my review.
I was unhappy when the cork started to crumble as I opened the bottle. At the first sips this wine was somewhat sour and musky. Japanese Wasabi crackers rounded the Pinot Grigio. The first meal was barbecued chicken with lots of paprika on the skin. The wine was metallic and tasted of burnt sugar without being sweet. Its acidity was refreshing. Zesty guacamole weakened this wine. The fruit juice candy dessert made me taste something burnt in the liquid.
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Cantina Gabriele Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT 2009 12 % alcohol about $14
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Another quality effort from Cantina Gabriele, this Pinot Grigio is pale lemon in color with aromas of fresh apple, white peach, citrus zest and a light honey note on the nose. It's dry, light bodied and refreshing with apple and pear flavors leading to a medium-length finish. Terrific as a summer sipper or enjoy with grilled chicken breast, summer salads or light fish dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2011). “ And now for my review.
I was unhappy when the cork started to crumble as I opened the bottle. At the first sips this wine was somewhat sour and musky. Japanese Wasabi crackers rounded the Pinot Grigio. The first meal was barbecued chicken with lots of paprika on the skin. The wine was metallic and tasted of burnt sugar without being sweet. Its acidity was refreshing. Zesty guacamole weakened this wine. The fruit juice candy dessert made me taste something burnt in the liquid.
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A Sweet Apulia, Italy Moscato
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Wine Reviewed
Primo-V Moscato Puglia IGT Moscato 5.5 % alcohol about $7
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Ranked # 3 in kosherwine.com 's Top 10 wines of 2010. Tasting Note : Unabashedly sweet but with enough natural acidity to carry that and keep the wine lively. Generously frizzante and on the nose and palate spring flowers and heather, those complemented nicely by notes of citrus and ripe peaches. A good quaffer but if it proves too sweet for your taste simply add two ice-cubes to your glass. Drink now. Score - 85. (Daniel Rogov, wine-lovers-page.com, November 2010) “ And now for my review.
At the first sips this lightly bubbly wine was pleasantly sweet with good acidity and citrus. Japanese Wasabi crackers cut the acidity somewhat. The first meal was barbecued chicken with lots of paprika on the skin. The sweetness was there, but tamed. The citrus was very tasty but I had the impression I was imbibing a soft drink. With zesty guacamole the wine retained its sweetness. The fruit juice candy dessert took away the libation’s fruit.
This Moscato Wine review continues on my website
Wine Reviewed
Primo-V Moscato Puglia IGT Moscato 5.5 % alcohol about $7
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Ranked # 3 in kosherwine.com 's Top 10 wines of 2010. Tasting Note : Unabashedly sweet but with enough natural acidity to carry that and keep the wine lively. Generously frizzante and on the nose and palate spring flowers and heather, those complemented nicely by notes of citrus and ripe peaches. A good quaffer but if it proves too sweet for your taste simply add two ice-cubes to your glass. Drink now. Score - 85. (Daniel Rogov, wine-lovers-page.com, November 2010) “ And now for my review.
At the first sips this lightly bubbly wine was pleasantly sweet with good acidity and citrus. Japanese Wasabi crackers cut the acidity somewhat. The first meal was barbecued chicken with lots of paprika on the skin. The sweetness was there, but tamed. The citrus was very tasty but I had the impression I was imbibing a soft drink. With zesty guacamole the wine retained its sweetness. The fruit juice candy dessert took away the libation’s fruit.
This Moscato Wine review continues on my website
Sunday, August 28, 2011
A Margaret River, Australia Rosé
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Wine Reviewed
Five Stones Rosé Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 12.5 % alcohol about $14
There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the back label. “A gently sweet wine displaying ripe strawberry fruit with a pinch of spice and a lemony finish. Serve lightly chilled.“ And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was light but long, almost ethereal. When paired with Japanese Wasabi crackers I could not believe this wine’s length. There was a touch of sweetness. The initial meal consisted of veal chops baked in a tomato sauce. Now the libation offered some citrus and strawberry. When paired with spicy French fries the wine tasted burnt and yet enticingly sweet. With fresh strawberries for dessert this rosé still tasted burnt and was slightly sweet.
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Wine Reviewed
Five Stones Rosé Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 12.5 % alcohol about $14
There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the back label. “A gently sweet wine displaying ripe strawberry fruit with a pinch of spice and a lemony finish. Serve lightly chilled.“ And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was light but long, almost ethereal. When paired with Japanese Wasabi crackers I could not believe this wine’s length. There was a touch of sweetness. The initial meal consisted of veal chops baked in a tomato sauce. Now the libation offered some citrus and strawberry. When paired with spicy French fries the wine tasted burnt and yet enticingly sweet. With fresh strawberries for dessert this rosé still tasted burnt and was slightly sweet.
More about this Margaret River Australia Wine
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