My first day of Spring is the annual Cape Cod Wine Tasting Show held in the beautiful Chatham Bars Inn. In my foolish youth, I tried to taste all the wines at the show, this year close to 700, but like fine wine, my age has made me better. 200 wines tasted in about 3 hours is my limit now. Here are the few winners that I ordered for the store. They should, repeat should, arrive within the next two weeks, hopefully in time for Easter. This short list further proves, that I taste all the bad wines so you don't have to. These wines are in no particular order, they are just good and good value.
Casillero del Diablo 2006 "Riserva Privada" Cabernet/Syrah blend $17.99
Big, luscious and yummy
A.A. Bastianich (yes, that family)2007 Malvasia $39.99
Hole in the head wine, I don't need it, but it was a stunning dry white and I had to have it.
Josh Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "Amber Knolls" $19.99
Just what you want in California Cab.
Lioco 2007 Unoaked Sonoma Chardonnay $19.99
Surprisingly rich flavors for an unoaked Chard.
The Wishing Tree 2008 Chardonnay AND 2006 Shiraz $11.99 each
From Western Australia, more acid, less over-ripe flavors, well done.
Angeline 2006 Chardonnay Russian River $14.99
Great value for classic California style
Angeline 2006 Merlot Russian River $14.99
Way too tasty and smooth for its price point!
Martin Ray 2006 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara $19.99
Only wine I tried that I inquired about buying the entire Mass. allotment.
Ken Forrester Petite Pinotage 2008 $9.99
Hate-Love, Hated this wine for years. Love this vintage!
De Trafford Shiraz "Blueprint" 2005 $39.99
BIG , enjoyable, cellarable, for a leg of lamb. Very limited!
Corte Rugolin Valpolicella Classico 2007 $14.99
Too good for red sauce!
Graham Beck Chenin Blanc "Gamekeeper's Reserve" $14.99
Tired of Chardonnay? Drink this!
Vinos Sin-Ley M5 (Monastrell) 2007 $14.99
Big, smooth, smokey, perfect for Catsup covered cuisine.
Vinos Sin-Ley Puntazo Rose' 2008 $9.99
A snoutful of fresh strawberries in a dry pink wine. Bring on Summer!
Typical average results, 7.5% worthy, 92.5% I don't want you to taste.
Blisters on my tongue healing until the second Cape show in 10 days and I get to do it all over again. New wines of course.
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Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhen will the Martin Ray Pinot be in the store? Did you taste any reds from Bastianich? if so, what was your impression?
Thanks
Joe B
The Martin Ray is promised to me next week. I will have plenty in stock. There was only one red Bastianich and it was just OK. The Tocai Friulano will come in from Bastianich in about a month or so.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe,
Bob