Wines At My Table; Week of February 8, 2015

Tasted Monday, February 2, 2015 - Sunday, February 8, 2015 by Martin Redmond with 296 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2012 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Barbera 87 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

    (2/4/2015)

    Opened with restrained baked raspberry, spice, cherry and earthy aromas and flavors. On the palate, it's between light and medium-bodied with mouth watering acidity. It got better with some time in the glass. This is one my wife's faves, but I don't think it delivers on the value front. Very food friendly. It was a surprisingly good pairing with Beef Bulgogi.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2011 Onesta Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

    (2/2/2015)

    Consistent with prior tasting note. Dark red color with an appealing mixture of musk, black cherry, strawberry aromas with a hint of caramel. On the palate it light-bodied moderate to very good acidity and fresh raspberry, strawberry, spice and a bit of mineral flavors. Medium finish. Paired well with Asian Style BBQ Chicken! Sample received for review.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Martinelli Road Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    (2/6/2015)

    Beautiful wine Aromatically complex with raspberry, cherry, tons of spice, and whiffs of candied citrus rind, and dust. Raspberry, cherry, and intense baking spice flavors aromas that explode on the palate are nicely balanced by very good acidity, and dusty soft tannins. Elegant character with a supple texture. Long finish. Last tasted 2 years ago. Just got better with time.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • NV Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 92 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    (2/8/2015)

    Pale yellow green color with abundant tiny bubbles and pretty white flower, green apple, brioche, citrus, chalk, and a hint of sweet spice aromas. On the palate, it's light-bodied and very dry with a delicate mousse, and a soft, fresh lemony with a bit of lime acidity that's intermingled with a bit a salinity and with golden apple, pear and lemon rind flavors. Long finish. Very good QPR for a Champagne with 5 years of aging on the lees! Dosed at 2.5 g/L

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