Thursday wines with Derrick and Craig

I feel sorry for these two because after tasting port your tastebuds are a little shot. speaking of tastebud the february issue will be out shortly.

Derrick from Bommarito
Eye of the Toad Pinot Noir Rose 2006 a dry rose with a pretty light peach color. red fruits and banana on the nose and palate. I was hoping for a little more depth but I had just tasted port so who knows. In the store

Trenel Macon Rouge 2006 Bright red color, I was told this was Gamay which is the grape of Beaujolais. Nice fruit but a quick finish.

Penascol Tempranillo 2005 from the castillo y leon region of spain. Wow for $7 this wine has a lot of body and fruit. I was expecting a green taste from overcroping or young vines that comes with the price point but this wine did not show those at all. lots of fruit on the end with bing cherry coming out front. a nice intro to spanish wines.


Craig from Pinnacle
Bird Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Cat pee all over the place. not overwhelming acidity. nice long finish. This was the producer of Thornbury who went on to make a nicer wine.

Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2006 lots of fruit and a touch of iodine. not a complex red but a definite sipper.

Long Shadows Saggi 2005 a project of Folonari and Allen Shoup of Chateau St Michelle fame. Even though it makes itself known as a Super tuscan style the Cab and Syrah are very promienent in the nose and mouth. 45% Sangiovese gives it a little softness but a pretty finish with tea and spice coming through.. limited amount of 800 cases made.