| Wine Tasting Notes – Friday, May 2, 2008
Great Wines for Under $20.00
Cost per flight per person: $15.00 ($7.50 for Wine Club Members)
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio, Trento, Italy - Brilliant golden color, peach and a hint of honey on the nose. In the mouth, flavors of apricot, lemon, fresh apple and pineapple, with floral notes. Well-balanced with a lovely, persistent finish and a lively acidity.
Ted the Mule Côtes de Ventoux, Rhone Valley, France - A bold spicy wine with a bouquet of crushed blackberries, cherry jam and characteristic black pepper and olive notes. Full-bodied, this wine offers a fair amount of complexity with solid yet smooth tannins.
Dancing Coyote Wines Tango (Bordeaux Style Blend), El Dorodo, CA - Don’t let the fun label mislead you into thinking this wine isn’t serious. It’s a delicious example of Bordeaux style that exhibits lush wild berry flavors, soft tannins and an elegant finish.
Dancing Coyote Petit Sirah, Clarksburg, CA - Notes of spicy, cherry jam, blackberry and mocha-chocolate flavors. Medium –bodied with a smooth and pleasant finish.
Miguel Torres Carmenère, Chile - Beautiful cherry color and fine aroma of blackberries with balsamic notes that culminate in a delicious hint of mandarin. The palate is sweet, fruity tannins with nuances of leather, black pepper and spices.
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