thursday wines

Here it is thursday already and the wine salesman are at the door with new products to try. There always seems to be something new and interesting to buy. I wish I could bring in everything that I get to try, that I like anyway, but this time of year with the slow business it is hard to justify a lot of new things.

From Derrick at Bommaritto we had these two offerings.
Colome Torrontes 2007 Argentina This is a property from Hess that has been getting notice lately. Malbec and Torrontes are the two types they do. However, there is such a demand for the malbec that it sells out. The Torrontes though is in now. The Torrontes is a hybrid of Muscat de Alexandria and indigenous Spanish grapes. A touch ruby grapefruit, key lime, with a very dry finish. Around $13


Dare 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa This is the second label of Viader, hence the name Dare because people mispronunce her last name. via dare instead of via dehr. Beautiful nose of coffee, mocha, that translate in the flavors. Lush soft tannin that is not overpowering but not too easy.$32



From Stacey of Major Brands a new line from the Ruffino people. Borgo Conventi a winery located in the Collio region of Italy. '
Of course every winery in the northeast of Italy has a Pinot Grigio. This offering was a touch heavy which is a good thing for Pinot Grigio because often its just bland watery. Very pleasant wine but there are so many pleasant Pinot Grigio out there for $14.

Sauvignon Blanc 06 also. Nose of gooseberry like New Zealand but richer flavors. Not a wine one usually associates with Italy but a good offering none the less. We will have these wines featured in the march wine tasting

Chardonnay 06 My favorite of the bunch. All three of these whites were brillant in color and clarity. No oak either. The trend is going toward Chard with less or no oak to showcase the wines flavors better. Good fruit and not overly sweet. Will be in the store for around $14

Merlot 03 I was worried that the Merlot had a little age on it but it didnt show in this bottle. It reminded me of the merlots I have had from Carneros, a cooler region than usual. Lots of grip or tannin through the front palate Dark cherry flavors that linger. A great buy for $14 I think.