Tasting Notes, Friday 5/23/14

NCWC TASTING EVENT – GREAT SUMMER WINES! 5/23/14

OSTATU DRY ROSE 2013
From Rioja in Spain, this is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, with a splash of Viura. It’s classic nose reveals watermelon, strawberry, and subtle floral and mineral notes. So crisp and juicy on the palate, it flows with very tasty fruit flavors that echo the aromas. Fantastic with all number of summer and barbecue foods, as well as just sipping! $13.97

PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC – VIOGNIER 2013
This blend hits a refreshing home run every vintage. Delightful aromas of tropical fruit, melon, and fresh lemon precede a mouth-watering array of flavors, including papaya, pear, and grapefruit. The juicy fruit lingers through the clean, lively finish. A consummate “patio pounder,” this is sure to cool you off on a warm summer day. $11.97

MAGGIO PETITE SIRAH 2011
Rich blackberries and boysenberries on the nose foreshadow that same rich fruit on the palate, plus vanilla and a smoky, savory quality. The tannins provide quite a bit of good dusty grip, lending a solid framework supporting all that fruit. This wine will go with barbecue like surfboards go with waves! $7.97

COLOME MALBEC 2011
“Dark and dense with ripe blackberry and spice; intense with depth and beautiful oak influence and vivid, rich flavors; lush, elegant and stunning; the best vintage yet of this important wine.” Pair this with anything rich and meaty, and you’ll be one happy camper. $19.97

BLUE CELLARS SYRAH 2007
This is a rich, polished wine, boasting aromas of blackberry and blueberry, plus savory notes and a bit of spice. It’s full-bodied and concentrated, with flavors following the nose, and toasty notes adding complexity. Dark and chewy on the finish, this will rock your next barbecue like AC-DC in their prime. $19.97

MOSS ROXX ZINFANDEL 2011
We’ve carried several vintages of this wine; this one is definitely the best. Big, savory, and impactful on the nose and palate, this beast shows off rich raspberry, chocolate, mocha, and spice flavors. Grab a hunk of meaty goodness fresh off the grill, pair it up with a glass of this, and smiles of satisfaction are guaranteed! $19.97

CARNIVOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
“Big and bold in style, this California Cab has a deep, inky color that alludes to its rich dark fruit layers. Notes of espresso, toasted oak and chocolate give the sturdy mid-palate an edgy undertone. A plush, velvety mouthfeel creates a refined smoothness that leads the way to a long, silky finish.” So smooth and good, this makes a terrific cocktail wine, and it will soar with everything from a gooey cheeseburger to a decadent rib eye. $10.97