Reconsidering Merlot, a Barolo and a Mystery White
Il Corso, NYC
Tasted September 2, 2008 by Cheryl with 877 views
Introduction
A group of us gathered at Il Corso to share an evening of merlot. We had a bunch of dumb luck with four of 13 bottles being corked. I enjoyed the evening. I haven't had a glass of merlot in years and found the 2003 Pride Mountain Top Vintner's Blend, typified merlot to me. I loved it. Il Corso was a tasty place to hold this dinner as well.
Flight 1 (11 notes)
We started off with mystery white from Rob. A number of us know of his interest in Scholium and between that and the dark golden color in the decanter, got stuck with guesses in that neck of the woods, but we were wrong. This was a white merlot from France(?). He said he'd give a car to the person who could guess the wine correctly - I think there was little risk to his checkbook! Good fun.
Closing
Good to see everyone.