CoolVines Tasting 1 "unusual blends"

CoolVines, Princeton
Tasted Thursday, August 28, 2008 by RajivAyyangar with 327 views

Introduction

In-store tasting out of sherry copitas. White was at room temp. Tasted with DGH, Hal, Alan. Eric poured.

Flight 1 - Theme: Unusual blends (2 Notes)

  • 2007 Viñedo de los Vientos Estival 82 Points

    Uruguay, Coastal Region, Atlàntida

    Med straw in the glass, nose of lychees, apricot, slight grapefruit bitterness. In the mouth, some nice melons, good finish ~6 sec, clean. Med- body, med+ acid (!). Nice and clean.

    Blend of Gewurz, Chard, Moscato, ...?

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  • 2005 Chamisal Vineyards DA Red 80 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley

    Med- Garnet/purple.
    Nose of hominy, tapenade, light red cherries, bit of funk.
    Palate: savory, slight RS, med body, good cherry jam on mp, med- tannins, med+ acid, good finish. I'm digging the nose, though weird.

    Blend of 60% pinot, 40% syrah.

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Flight 2 - Extra blind taste from Eric (1 Note)

Eric pulled this out in a paper bag... Doug guessed Cab franc!

  • 2005 Amalthea Cellars Legends Edition Europa IV 84 Points

    USA, New Jersey, Outer Coastal Plain

    Tasted blind:

    med purple
    N slight leather, good red fruit
    P good mp fruit, med acid, med- body, good flavor concentration. Solid.

    Guess: not Europe (aromas), not Napa or Aussie (structure).... South Amer?

    turns out.... 66/34 CF/Merlot.... from NJ!!!

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Closing

Overall, a nice, friendly tasting. A bit cramped in the store.

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