Thanks to all for attending and assisting me in drinking down some of the stock. While you didn't have to sing this year, it will happen next year. You have been warned! Below are the wines that were sampled. I'll offer comments on the wines I managed to taste but I'll need your assistance with the others.
1. Finca La Linda Extra Brut NV Argentina
2. Rodney Strong 2006 California Chardonnay
3. Kirkland Signature Bordeaux 2003 Pauillac
4. Teatown Cellars 2003 Napa Merlot
5. Angrove's Coonwarra 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
6. Nieto Senetiner 2004 Argentine Malbec Reserva (3 liters)
7. Von Strasser 2005 Diamond Mountain Cabernet
8. Von Strasser 2005 Marcellni Vineyard Cabernet Franc
9. Turley 2005 Lodi Dogtown Zinfandel
10. A. Rafanelli 2002 Dry Creek Zinfandel
The Malbec very much reminded me of Argentina and the many dinners of steak and Malbec. It was decanted and put back into the bottle about an hour before the party started per the sales rep.
The Von Strasser Cab Franc was surprising elegant and waltzed through my mouth. Probably the best Cab Franc I ever had which always found harsh and to veg ital. The Diamond Cab needs more time in the bottle and was tannic. While it wasn't harsh. I'm just glad that I'll be able to taste it again in the few years.
The Turley, well, it's a Turley. Everything I like and come to expect. Almost never disappointing. I did feel that the 2005 Duarte was a bit better.
And finally A. Rafanelli, was an excellent way to end the evening. Doing the dishes didn't seem so bad after that. It was a wine that was fruity without being a fruit bomb. Perfectly balanced like a high-wire artist.
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