2009 Attachmate(legacy WRQ) Wine Tastings
1) Emilio Moro, 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 2004, $30
http://www.cellartours.com/spain/spanish-wineries/emilio-moro-winery.html
-Long on the tongue.
-Black fruits, stemmy bouquet, deep ruby red chewy tannins, brambly fruit a bit tight
-Toasty, more oak than others.
2) El Quintanal, 100% Tempranillo, 2005, $24
http://winecask.blogspot.com/2007/05/el-quintanal-ribera-del-duero-2005-wine.html
-Milky purplish red, woody, piney, corky bouquet, - no fruit. CORKED!
-CORKED!
3) Torre Silo, Cillar de Silos, 2004, $55
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=176892
-Gripping tannins, but delicious rich black fruits, with licorice to cola undertones.
-Deep rich, but still tannic.
-Earthy nose, good fruit, nice finish.
4) Protos, Roble, 2006
http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/jovenroble/
-Gamey barnyard on the nose, citrusy raspberry zest in the bouquet, brambly fruits, tobacco, vanilla, silky tannins, good acids and structure, well balanced. Good with food.
-Floral nose, nutmeg and cloves, nice tannins.
5) Tinto Pesquera, 2005, $28 (92 points by Robert Parker)
http://www.grupopesquera.com/english/actualidad13.htm
-Wonderful bouquet, well balanced, good fruit flavor but an underlying funkiness that is not clearly pleasant. What is Robert Parker thinking?
-Full bodied, great tannins.
6) Rivola, Sardon de Duero, 2004, Castilla Y Leon
http://www.harperwells.com/HWProduct839/AbadiaRetuertaRivola2006.aspx
-Full bouquet with nose of rose, black fruits, rich fruit flavor, with a striking balance of creamy tannins and bright acids. Delicious.
-My favorite.
7) Corona de Castilla, 2003, Prestigio, $21
http://www.avelinovegas.com/index_esp.html
-Very barnyard on the nose, mellows over time, well balanced, bright acids, good fruits, mellow tannins.
8) Condado de Haza, 2004, $29
http://www.grupopesquera.com/english/actualidad13.htm
-Chewy - tannic.
-Nice finish, fruit forward, my favorite.
-Inky black color, orangey pink on rim, black fruits, star anise and cola on the nose, nice tertiary complex aromas coming through.
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1) TBD Zinfandel, California, DnA vineyard, 2006
http://www.dnavineyards.com/
-Chewy.
2) Trapiche, Broquel, Malbec, Argentina, 2006
http://www.trapiche.com.ar/
-Earthy with nice finish.
3) Di Stefano, Meritage, Columbia Valley, 2004, $20
http://www.distefanowinery.com/our_wines.php#meritage
-Yum.
-Deep red fruits, tobacco, violets. Bouquet contains a hint of nail polish remover from the esters. Well balanced with lots of firm tannins.
Would be great with a rich red meat dish.
4) Januik Red Wine, Columbia Valley, 2006, $20
http://www.noveltyhilljanuik.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=52
-Astonishingly good, given that to avoid mistaking it to be anything else, it tells you it is "Red" wine.
(Disclaimer: I brought this) head and shoulders above the others.
-Huge juicy fruit: Cherries, berries. Plums.
5) Ravenswood, Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County, 2006
http://www.ravenswood-wine.com/home.htm
-Terrific, good fruit and nice finish.
-Jammy.
6) Chances R, Red Wine, Columbia valley, Watermill Winery, 2006
https://secure.wallawallawinesonline.com/WatermillWinery/current_releases.cfm#2006%20Chances%20R%20Red%20Table%20Wine
-Dry a bit tart.
-What he said.
Ditto.
7) Graham Beck, Gamekeepers Reserve, 2007
http://www.grahambeckwines.com/
-Vanilla, cedar on the nose. Rich juicy berry, and gripping, astringent tannins. Very young.
8) La Sauvageonne, Pica Broca, Terrasses du Larzac, Coteaux du Languedoc, 2005
http://www.lasauvageonne.net/our_wines.html
-French nose.
-Distinctive complex bouquet with hints of mineral, earth, spice. Supple mouthfeel, not heavy, but well balanced. Lovely fruit laced with caramel, licorice and tobacco. Lovely wine.
9) J. Lohr, Seven oaks, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
http://www.jlohr.com/about_main.html
10) Rutherford Hill, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2004
http://www.rutherfordhill.com/
-Smooth today.
-Creamy smooth mouthfeel, loaded with toasty chocolate, coffee, plum and cherry. Very tasty.
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