Wines

It has been soooooo long since we sat down to blog about our wines. I am sure we are missing several wines, but here is a big chunk of what we have been drinking. Check out our 2012 Wine Blog Page.

July 11, 2012

Oh so good!
Calling All Angels
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While super cold it was crisp, great all around, full body, not big oak, rich full mouth, long finish, citrus filled. Once it warmed up this became the butter bomb that I love. Dear Train boys, "Marry Me"! Keep it coming!

Troy is enjoying 2010 The Prisoner Red Wine Blend

Troy has recommended this to a friend to make an immediate trip to Napa to visit and sample! He has asked for a case last Christmas and has asked again today.

He says it is very affordable Cab blend, full body, rich, lush, dark fruit, not hot and very much a great every day red wine.


June 2012
Krug Chardonnay Carneros
This was a good wine, but did not pair it well with dinner and will have to try again. Not the butter bomb I like. Had large notes of citrus, oak and vanilla.

2010 Poizin
Great value, great price, great every day drink red Zin and a "cool ass" bottle.

"A lush, delicious and "serious" wine but in a fun package! The nose is fruit driven with fresh plum, bing cherry, spicy peppercorn and zinberry. The mouthful is soft with a hint of milk chocolate, sweet oak, and a long vanilla finish. The deep color and firm structure are enhanced by the addition of the Petite Sirah and the firm tannins softened by moderate oak. Enjoy this POIZIN with caution; it is The Wine to Die for!"

2010 Roth 2010 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Heavy oak, apple, crisp. Must revisit this wine as we didn't give it a good chance with our craptastic dinner.


Chateau Raspail Gigondas 2009


This was a purchase at CostCo. Not an appellation that Troy is familiar with, some what of a risky buy but an affordable buy at CostCo. Much better drink in the second day with after a vacuum seal, fuller richer darker, hints of raspberry and light oak and more fruit the 2nd night. Definitely needs time to mature. Would buy again due to price point.

June 25, 2012

I picked up Sonoma- Cutrer Chardonnay at HEB. It isn't the butter bomb I was looking for, but it is a good wine at the $17/bottle.

This wine is not good with the chicken sausage BUT it is great for drinking post dinner on Sunday night with the temps in the high 90's at 9pm. Troy says it is like drinking 7-Up with alcohol. Lots of lemon, lime, crisp, light/med oak, typical Sonoma, not the butter bomb we are used to; will buy again.


June 13, 2012

Oh so good!
Drops of Jupiter Petite Sirahwww.savemesfwineco.com
Can't wait to land a case of this for drinking at home!

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The wine was so good, we tracked down a half case from our friends at Wine Styles at Vintage Park and are kicking ourselves for not getting a whole case.


Boysenberry is on the very front of the tongue, soft tannins, rich mouth, medium body and a nice finish. Paired very well with the at our favorite Italian food restaurant, Pallotta's Italian Grill.


May 28, 2012

Troy and I decided to open two different wines tonight. I am having Namaste Peace (80% Chardonnay, 20 % Gewürztraminer) and Troy is have Stag's Leap Artrmis Cabernet Sauvignon. Let us tell you all about our wines while we are only on our first glasses.


The aroma in the glass gives a oak barrel and clean citrus. But the flavors are great. It is semi-sweet (sweet but not too sweet and girly), lots of lime, no hint of the butter bomb that I typically love, floral notes and stainless steel fermentation (don't usually like the stainless steal, but it isn't over powering on the finish).
I happened by this bottle in the grocery store and thought it should drop off in the basket. I am liking the flavors and will have to purchase again.

Troy describes this wine as having liquorice flavors, plum, dark cherries, a little past the age of the best drinking, and light pepper notes. Troy has laid this down a smidge too long, but well worth the wait.