Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Glenora Meritage

This 2002 vintaqe is full of fruit, with an overbearing black cherry flavor. I enjoyed it, however, I could see this being difficult to pair with an appropriate food, especially at 20 bucks. The winemaker's comments on the bottle recommend cellaring it for at least 4 years. That's probably great advice. CELLAR IT.

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Chateau Lafayette Reneau Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2002 cab is outstanding! It retails for 15.99 - 19.99, and it is a solid player among any wine in that price range. The second day, this wine really opened up. It was smoky, full of chocolate with hints of ripe pomegranate. This deep, dark, oily cabernet is not heavy, but voluptuous. VERY VERY GOOD

Atwater Estate Vineyards Riesling

This NV Riesling from the Finger Lakes, Seneca to be specific, is at first very acidic, but it mellows out after about 15 minutes and the spicy apples come out nicely. The comments on the bottle note pear and honey, but it was tough to find the honey and pear was not noticeable. We paired this with garlic pork chops and it was very suitable. This will be a great wine for a summer Sunday brunch. GOOD