Just back from our annual El Dorado Passport trip where we visit 12-14 wineries in 2 days and enjoy wine and food pairings. Tonight I'm home again enjoying a David Girard 2006 Syrah which is quite tasty. According to the winery: "Aromas of big, rich raspberries, blackberries and chocolate are accented by smokiness and spice. Flavors of dark cherry and chocolate develop and are framed by fine tannins that take wine through the finish. The Syrah has been aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. " To me that translate to smooth, full bodied, with not too much tannin. At $32 is it a little out of my normal price range but since our group was buying cases, I got it for $25. Still high, I know but worth it a few times a year.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Another Value Cab
This week I bought another under $10 wine from Trader Joe's. This time it was a Gnarly Head 2006 Cabernet. It was bold and, as the winery claims, had nice berry, current flavors. I can't speak for the "hints of violets, earth, cloves and bay leaf" so I'll just say I liked it.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Great Value
I'm loving the Stonehedge Reserve Petite Syrah which I found at Trader Joe's for $9.99. It is rich and full bodied with just the right amount of fruity goodness. I will definitely stock up.
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