Thursday, January 14, 2010

st michelle wine estates with mark schraeder

Haras de Pirque Carmenere 2007... carmenere the lost grape of bordeaux..thought to be merlot until people stopped drinking merlot?? interesting aroma...dill and cedar that turn a touch medicinal.. may need some more time in bottle

Chateau St Michelle Harvest Select Riesling 2008. almost late harvest.. nice weight on the tongue.. pear and stone fruit on the nose and palate..

Chateau St Michelle Eroica 2008... mineral and stone fruits combined. light body

Antica Chardonnay 2007 traditional california chard

Antica Cabernet 2006 from Atlas Peak area of napa... lush, good grip or tannin... longish finish.

Erath Pinot Noir Estate Oregon 2006... earth and mushroom maybe a little old.. not showing a lot today

Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2005 dusty nose with a hint of cherry.. nice palate texture

Il Bruciato Super Tuscan from Guado Al Tasso 2007... cab with merlot and syrah... dusty.. dry.. lots of texture but in the end.. a little disappointing.

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