Wine Tasting November 6 ’10

Posted at November 4, 2010

In some ways last week may have been our best ordinary weekly tasting, in that all the wines were really showing well, totally delicious, so it was hard to choose a favorite.

The SA Prum riesling was just a little off-dry, with lovely acidity that starts cleaning up the sweetness around mid-palate to give a nice refreshing quality. The Leese-Fitch cab, a member of the Sebastiani extended family of wines, displayed an amazing amount of flavor (see notes) . But the two winners were comparable Washington red blends, the Cougar Crest “Dedication four” and the Goose Ridge Vireo, which just earned a whopping 93 points from Wine Spectator. The Cougar Crest was softer, a bit lighter in body and a full percentage point less in alcohol, so somehow more feminine, and the Vireo bigger and heavier, yet –how should we say– “suavacious”…? We may have the last case of this in the state, so get yourselves on down here and grab a bottle.

Leeray arrived early in a stunning costume…witch? fairy godmother? … and was joined by Capella dressed for the Masquerade Ball (in case one happened), and MJ donned some ‘o her ol’ Tennessee duds, ready for pullin weeds or drivin a tractor. Great costumes, Bravo!

TRUFFLE ALERT! Those who tried some of the new truffles did a lot of Yumming and Oohing and Mmming, especially over the new Pumpkin Spice truffle! There is still time to order for Thanksgiving: $1 each, or $5 for 4 assorted in a gift box. Flavors will include Pumpkin Spice, Salt Caramel, Classic Dark Chocolate, and Triple Chocolate. Call Pat to order (758-2959) before Nov 15; pickup Nov 20!!

This week’s wines:

Four Graces Pinot Gris (Oregon)      $14
rich and creamy texture, notes of peach, apricot, citrus

Martorana Nero d’Avola 08 (Sicily) $12
Easy drinking red wine with crowd-pleasing notes of ripe plums, blueberry, almond, and sweet rhubarb

Portteus Bistro Red 07   Washington      $10
From Zillah comes this satisfying blend of 44% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; lots of dark fruit at a bargain price.

Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles Shiraz   ’04   Australia     $18       WS90pts
Smooth, ripe and generous, brimming with cherry, raspberry, pepper and bittersweet chocolate flavors, which linger enticingly on the fine-grained finish. Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz.

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