WCC Grenache Blind

Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Tasted Thursday, May 19, 2016 by kenv with 399 views

Introduction

My Albany-area group (the Wine Collectors Club) got together to taste Grenache from around the world blind at the Fort Orange Club in Albany. Dinner began around 7:30pm and ended around 10pm. Each person brought a bottle wrapped in brown paper. Only one person knew which wine was which.

For photos and more info (including decant times), see:

http://www.finewinegeek.com/tn/2016-05-19_WCC_Grenache_FtOrange/

Flight 1 - Starter (1 Note)

Flight 2 - Flight 1: 2012-2013 US & Spain (4 Notes)

Floridian Black Bass Fillet with Chickpeas, Plum Tomatoes, Basil, Prosciutto, Lemon Oil Dressed Arugula, and Roasted Garlic Kalamata Gribiche.
One of the best dishes I've ever had. Every bite bursting with flavor. Did not go with the red wines, but luckily I still had some white left in my glass.

Flight 3 - Flight 2: 2010-2011 Spain, Italy, Austalia, & US (5 Notes)

Duck Confit with Poulet Glaces, Pan Browned Gnocchi, and Shallots.
Delicious and very wine friendly.

Flight 4 - Flight 3: 2007, 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (3 Notes)

Pan Roasted Lamb Loin Chop with Bootleg Port-Cherry Sauce and Whipped Potato.

Flight 5 - Flight 4: 2003-2004 Spain, Austalia, & US (4 Notes)

Sweet Potato-Apple Galette with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.
Serious yum!

Closing

There were some very good wines here, esp. in the last 2 flights, but Grenache is just not my cup of wine.

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