Normally today would have been our annual holiday tasting but this year we put it three weeks earlier. I believe next year it will be back to two weeks before thanksgiving. It just seems that people are more in the mood for buying wine closer to the holiday.
Today with Ron DiGiovanni from JJ Gazzoli I tasted what he called the perfect thanksgiving wine. it was from oregon. Brandborg Winery and the wine is called OR Blanc. A blend of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Sweet enough for most side dishes and pretty nose of Gewurz.
From Bernie Lee with Premier Cru we tried Stonecap Shiraz 04 from Columbia Valley. Dark rich color of purple a little heat on the palate from alcohol and a strong hint of coffee on the finish. I was hoping for a little more finesse but for $10 its not bad.
From Madeline with Classique some french wines
St Peyre Picpoul 2006. A soft easy drinking wine with nice mineral and lemon zest finish. I have a picpoul from Hughes Beaulieu that sells very well for me so its nice to have another wine from that grape and region.Picpoul is a grape that can be added to Chateauneuf du Pape to help soften the harsher Grenache and friends.
Domaine Du Bois des Meges Cotes du Rhone 2003 This wine tasted somewhat maderized or cooked. stewy aromas and finish show it to be a bad bottle.
Domaine Du Bois des Meges Gigondas 2004 Definitely the wine of the day for me. Dark purple color, tannins that go for days. coffee and cocoa on the finish. Lots of time to age and this wine will be really great. 92 parker points. $30 in store.
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