Tuesday, September 9, 2008

pinnacle et al for monday

Qupe Y block Chardonnay 2007 talk about big yellow wines with lots of tropical fruit character on the nose and creamy, viscous and lush. If you like oak you will like this

Au Bon Climate 2007 Pinot Noir big color for a pinot. more extraction or masceration...syrah?? pretty nose but a little flat on the palate..could just need some time in bottle.

2006 Gregory Graham Grenache very pretty nose and very hard to sell...fruity but not overly complex or interesting...

Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from the K vintners man... pencil lead nose a wine with finesse from someone whos not known for that. mocha and cassis on the palate..quicky finish but nice.

Long Shadows Syrah 2005 a Australian winemaker but grapes from Washington fruity tight and viscous...may need a few years to start showing anything...but not attractive in its youth.


also from bommarito
Cusumano Insolia 2007 a grape indigenous to Sicily, often times blended with chardonnay and after tasting this one i see why..very rough around the edges..not very user friendly.

Quinto do Crasto Portugal 2005 made from traditional port grapes.. fruity, juicy anmd a nice finish of dark berries...young but not green

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