misc wines these days

Yesterday had a few wines to try, here are some thoughts.

Gladium LaMancha Spain 2005 Tempranillo a fruit forward style with a bit of spanish dirt. a touch of iodine that may be from the cold nature of the bottle itself.

Zontes Footstep Shiraz/Viognier Australia 2006 Very sweet fruit with a touch of orange peel? just a little viscous that with a warmer sample may be a little more pronounced...remember i like viscous..the wine was juicy with a nice mocha finish and then really pretty berry at the last.. one of those wines that keeps changing after a little time. will be in the Corner because it received 90 from spectator and will run around $15 a bottle.

Today I tasted Tiz Red from California 2004. This is a kendall jackson project that i think may be taking the place of the Collage series they had for a few years. Tiz Red is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet supposedly from valley floor fruit near their Stonestreet property. I like the label a lot...very artistic in its abstraction. as for the wine it is ok... a little brickish in color which comes from the age...most wines in this price point are 2006 right now, not much in the aromas and a very quiIck finish after a pleasant initial burst of fruit. Good acidity though so it should work with food. Around $8 in store.

Sad about Heath Ledger... a talent who seemingly couldnt handle life which is funny because acting seems to be a way for people to not be who they are.