The last couple of appointments for the week! Thank God! I know most of you are thinking, "Poor baby - has to taste wine all week for a living..." Believe me, it's not always so much fun. Imagine waking up hangover and having to drink because it's your job!
So, this last run was with a Paul Young and Suzanne from Kimberly Jones wines. Some interesting finds from both the New and Old Worlds. Here are the highlights:
Bonny Doon Albarino 2009: A nice replica of a Rias Baixas Albarino. Showing lots of orange citrus and tropical tones. It doesn't show quite the juxtaposition of sweet nose to vibrant acidity that a Spanish representation would, but in that way it's a decent crowd pleaser.
Mariannet Touraine Gamay 2009: This is my first ever Gamay from the Loire (I think...). Really intrigued by this one: Super-fresh red fruits with raspberry and the acidity of an underripe strawberry. Refreshing to drink with terrific earthiness underlying. Crisper acidity than a Beaujolais might have.
Cazar Chardonnay 2008 Sonoma Coast: The second label of Chasseur, this is a bold, typical California-style Chardonnay that doesn't suck. I remember saying to Suzanne, "Some days I think I don't hate California Chardonnay as much as I think I do.." Rich, powerful flavors of baked apple and pear, pineapple, butterscotch. All that typical stuff is there with lots of new, spicy oak. But it's actually pretty good. A great value.
Scholium Project Petite Syrah 2005: Big, rich, chalky, very grippy tannins, dark brooding black fruits, coffee, herbs. This is a powerhouse and not for the faint of heart. It really wants some rich braises or fatty steaks, but it's a cool wine to taste alone as well. Not sure I could put down more than a glass, but it's pretty good stuff.
So - that's it for this week's line of tastings. We'll see how the pieces come together for our Fall wines that we pour by the glass. This looks to be a good start, but we may have a few more holes to fill.
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