Wine Tasting February 6, ’10
Last week’s pinot grigio and pinot noir were really showing well, the hits of the day. I had ordered the pg because the label I had gotten before was out, and now I definitely like this one better. Also, the Panther Creek pinot noir sold out. so we are out there looking for more. It’s an interesting wine in that it is a blend (“cuvee”) of different vintages, probably because ’06 was a difficult year in Oregon. In any case, it was showing very well indeed, definitely the wine of the day.
TRUFFLE NOTE! Last chance to order for Valentines Day!
FOUR new truffles for your Valentine Day celebration. Order up boxes of 4 lovely truffles, boxed and beribboned by calling 758-2559 (Janice) or 758-2959 (Pat) to place your order. Deadline for ordering is February 8, Monday. Boxes are $5. each and will be available for pickup on February 13, Saturday, at the wine shop between 1:00 – 5:00 or by special arrangement. As usual, the truffles will be made of only the finest chocolate, organic cream, and real flavors…Island-made and delectable!
For no particular reason that I can think of, last weekend was in some way about Couples, as evidenced by the following little gallery…are they Cute or What?
and then there’s this, some kind of Odd Couple sharing a privat Joke and their Cheerleader…??? No wonder Mark (middle) is smiling, he is off to Argentina for three weeks on Sunday…And we all know Jerry doesn’t smile for No Reason at all but we also know he isn’t going to elaborate, you gotta figure it out for yourself…
This week’s tasting: dis one gonna be verrrry tasty!
Viento Riesling ’07 Washington WS89pts $14
Bright and refreshing, with a lively mouthful of pear, grapefruit and delicately floral aromas and flavors that shoot right through the balanced, barely off-dry finish.
Savanha Pinotage-Shiraz ’08 South Africa $9
Forward, with cherry jam and pomegranate notes
Atalaya ’07 Spain WA91pts $14
First release, blend of Monastrell & Garnacha; expressive bouquet of violets, spice box, leather, game, blueberry, and black cherry; lots of easy-going flavor, superb depth, complexity, and a 45-second finish.
OS Red ’06 Washington $16
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc; nose exhibits cedar, cassis, spice box, and violets leading to a medium-bodied, smooth-textured wine with plenty of spicy fruit.
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We’ve left Montevideo after two days and a week in Buenos Aires. We’re on the beach in Piriapolis near Punta del Este, body surfing n’ drinking vino. The wines of Argentina are great as you know but I thought I’d comment on the wine in Uruguay…it’s wonderful, a welcome surprise. The main grape is tannat but the country grows most of the varietals available in Argentina and blends them with this interesting grape. The tannat is dry,mild, herbal and slightly tannic and stands up well on its own. But in a cuvee it adds a vegetal quality, like the hint of parsley in a rioja. There are many vintners here but a couple of favorites so far are Uxmal, whose Malbec Bonarda blend is delicioso (so is their Cab) and Paisano which makes a Vino Verde called Vino Virgin that was the best Verde I’ve ever had…and I drank a lot of them in Portugal. The wine is inexpensive in Buenos Aires and Uruguay, $3-$10 in the grocery store. The Uxmal was $8. Well, Ricardo, the pounding surf calls. We’ll send some pictures to your email and be in touch.
Suerte,
Mark, Lis, and Charlie
Thanks for both of you for such a warm welcome today! (Feb 6)
And the wine selection… simply wonderful. Who knew you could get such wine at such low prices!
Next time, we will be on our bikes. And maybe find a B&B!