odds and ends

tasted through some interesting wines from small distributors.
from bodi

Consilience Roussanne 2006 central coast thick and viscous but sweeter than i remembered. beautiful golden straw color. long pretty finish.

Consilience Pinot Noir 2005 what a big pinot this is. bright upfront fruit. definitely not a burgundy. 16.5% alcohol.but to give them their props i didnt taste that or feel the heat on the tongue...

from Garco
Spenser Roloson Viognier 2006 bright clean colors...sweet fruit but none of what i think of as the baby gewurztraminer nose...floral lichee etc. definitely a great drink and beautiful food wine.

from beer.. yes i taste beer
Barons Black Wattle which is something like a grain that only grows in Australia. the nose reminded me of burnt caramel or mole asses. caraway seed...very interesting.

Barons ESB and it was very bitter. the second taste was more palatable.herb and pepper were my two thoughts.. both from Australia. both in the store starting this week.