long time no see

Sorry for the delay, between the store wide tasting on the 6th, which was a hit and everyday things I have not been able to pay attention to this as I should. The posting over the next few weeks may be a little lighter too, if for no other reason than the distributors take less out to sample in the weeks between thanksgiving and christmas.

Also the wines lately have been somewhat underwhelming... but here are a few of the better ones

Telmo Rodriquez Basa Rueda a wine from spain that has been with us before but a different supplier had it. light sauv blanc flavors with some flowery aromatics. green apple on the finish. A good value that gets good press usually

Alma Rosa Chardonnay 2005 I enjoyed their pinot noir but the chardonnay leaves me flat, just like the taste. Advocate gave it 90 but i found not much to catch my attention from the nose to the finish

From JP with vintegrity a new distributor in town
Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay 2006 toasty , rich ml but very balanced with nice acidity.

Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir 2006 mushroom and earth. pretty red fruits on the palate. good long finish

Dutton Goldfield Zin Russian River a bordeaux style zin, very smooth, juicy not briary... a little mocha and red fruit on the finish.

from Jason with Major Brands
Hanna Pinot Noir 2007 Russian River...scares me if this is what 07 is going to be like. very chunky on the palate.typical cali pinot nose cranberry and tea. maybe will be better in 6 months.

Tintara Shiraz 2005 hot nose of over ripe fruit, jammy fruit on palate. but who needs another big fruit bomb... and a few vintages old too

Kathryn Hall 2004 a new property for missouri market. this cabernet has some pedigree for its vineyard sights.. dark cassis color and nose, nice grip on the mid palate and finish is pretty long. might make it into the store.