AJ McClellan
We had a great tasting last night! Ivan Thornton came in to taste us on a great collection of new world wines.
We started with the 2004 Bisou Cabernet Sauvignon
by winemaker Thomas Brown – $89.99
A fun wine full of power and richness. The chocolaty core showed through to a candied cherry and red twisler finish.
Second on the list was the 2005 Garric Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
by winemaker Pam Starr – $69.99
The brilliant deep purple color of the wine foreshadowed the rich plum and current on the pallet backup up by a violet bouquet and espresso on the finish.
Our mid course was the 2005 Versant Cabernet Sauvignon
by winemaker Robbie Meyer – $86.99
The nose of this wine carried subtle anise and crushed dry rose pedals with notes of leather and earth combined with cassis and blackberry on the palate with a long finish of berries and vanilla.
Fourth was Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
by winemaker Mike Hirby – $109.99
A silkier style of wine with mint overtones and a powerful black berry punch combined with cherries and licorice made this wine my favorite of the night.
Fifth we enjoyed the 2006 Charter Oak Zinfandel
by winemaker Rob Fanucci –$47.99
This was a spectacular example of California Zinfandel with jammy ripe blackberry and exotic spices filling this wine to the brim.
Last was the Erna Schein 2006 Syrah
by winemaker Les Behrens – $74.99
This wine was an eye catcher with notes of honey and violets on the nose and the distinctive sweet spiciness of Chinese spareribs on the palate.