Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Morande Chilean wines/ Bruce Stewart/ Golden Barrel

Morande Pionero Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 verg in character. but that is a given for some chilean reds. a good cab for the money but still could use food with it.. not a cocktail wine.

Morande Pionero Chardonnay 2010.. did not like at all.. too sweet too spritzy.. no ml.. no flavor really

Morande Pionero Sauv Blanc 2010 soft, green vegetal.. a little acidity but pretty uninspiring

Morande Reserva Carmenere 2008.. the winner of the bunch.pretty rose and earthy nose. round flavors with a little green olive thrown in. steak sauce finish.. interesting see it at the next big tasting I am sure

Morande Reserva Pinot Noir 2009  more Co2 like the chardonnay.. more green veggie notes.. with some red berry on the finish.. very light in color

 Morande Reserva Sauv Blanc 2010 lush and full bodied.. starts green but turns more herbal.. much better than the entry level but still a hard sell

Gran Reserva 2009.. lots of good fruit but really missing something that would make it worth the $3 more than the reserva.

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