Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Steele wines from Bommarito

A great story, this man Jed Steele worked for Kendall Jackson, developed their world famous Chardonnay and went out on his own. Jess Hollar was the rep from the winery.

Shooting Star Sauv Blanc 05 Lake County stainless steel, light style. Shooting Star is the Indian description for Jed Steele's middle name, Tecumsah.

Steele Pinot Blanc 06 I am liking this grape type more and more. Oregon makes some beautiful examples and this one from cali is good too. Nice ML (malolactic fermentation) smooth, round with a nice hint of mineral at the end.

Steele Chardonnay 2006 Sticks to the glass, lots of glycerin and natural sugar but not overly sweet on the palate.

Shooting Star Zinfandel 05 Juicy, briary finish you associate with zin. very nice finish.

Steele Syrah 02 Iodine was the first aroma I got, nice acidty and finish I wish more people enjoyed Syrah.

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