Wine Tasting September 21, 2011
Here’s the list of wines presented at the tasting:
Veramonte, Sauvignon Blanc, Reserva 2010 | Casablanca Valley, Chile
Medium Body with white stone fruit , citrus lavender or gooseberry and some lime stone .
Don Paula Estate, Torrontes 2010 | Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina
Heavier white wine with pineapple, jasmine and citrus.
Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2009 | Concha Y Toro, D.O. Peumo, Chile
Fantastic ruby color, smooth black & blue fruit, floral notes and cracked pepper.
Cruz Andina, Malbec 2009 | Mendoza, Argentina
Deep rich flavors of dark fruit, silky, long, Blended with eucalyptus and earthyness.
Here’s what some guests are saying:
Veramonte, Sauvignon Blanc, Reserva 2010
“White grapes leaves a lingering taste in your mouth”
“Nice a great summer wine”
“Okay, not a white wine drinker”
“Excellent”
Don Paula Estate, Torrantes 2010
“Almost like a Riesling, not entirely sweet or not bitter”
“Creamy, fruity, great with seafood”
Marques de Casa Concha, Camenere 2009
“Good drinking wine, better with beef stew”
“A bit heavy”
“Love!!!!”
Cruz Andina, Malbec 2009
“Very Good”
“This was my favorite of the night”
“Very similar to a merlot but fruitier and lighter”
“Good tannin, heavy”
