Troy is a true wine snob; ok maybe not a snob, but very knowledgeable of wines. He is teaching me about wines. We definitely have different tastes, but enjoy a bottle or two together occasionally.
We thought we would share our wines with you and hope to leave a little blurb about each as we go (if Troy will help me write the review).
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July 11, 2012
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| Oh so good! Calling All Angels www.savemesfwineco.com |
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!"
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
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! |
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
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.
May 18, 2012
Legaris Verdejo
Tart, must be cold to drink, earthy, green apple, green grape, grassy, long finish.
Not sure I would seek this out to drink again. But was good when I got home from a hot day on my feet working.
May 14, 2012
Ramian 2009 Pinot Noir
Troy says this of the wine: Smokey, chalky, new world, nice big finish, high in alcohol, earthy, nice rounded cherry, black pepper, seductive with long legs. Troy seems to think that it will lay down great and be even better in a few years.
Now my uneducated thoughts on the wine: I was expecting a slightly spicy note on the front, instead the front was very light, fragrant, cherry and a hint of honeysuckle. The spicy note was in the finish. This was a light wine with a hint French Oak.
We loved the Ramian Chardonnay and we enjoyed this. We will certain repeat the Ramian Pinot Noir.
May 9, 2012
Last night Troy and I watched The Voice finale; no no I wont spoil it for you.
Troy was in charge of dinner (pork chops of course); we marinated it in Tequila & Lime 30 Minute Marinade (Troy added a bit of local honey), with rice and steamed broccoli.
Anyway, we broke out the wine of the month, Hob Nob Chardonnay. Let me tell you about this wine: It went well with this marinade. It has a hint of lime, big grapefruit, crisp, as it warmed it grew in alcohol by volume. Wow-o, this wine achieved what I needed tonight, I'm relaxed with no worries. Troy has corrected in stating this wine is: clean, crisp, fun, light oak, not the butter bomb we are used to, with hints of lime, lemon and a touch of French oak and stainless steel.
There you have it, another wine review by a wine snob in the making and a girl that just wants wine to taste cold and yummy.
April 9, 2012
We had Herb and Goat Cheese Stuff Chicken last night for dinner. YUM-E.
Troy brought to the table a bottle of 2008 Francisan Cuvee Sauvage Chardonnay.
This was delicious! When the wine came out cold from the chiller we had a mouth full of green apple, very crisp, buttery. But as the wine warmed a bit, the alcohol came through, I tasted a bit of white pepper, grapefruit, pear, vanilla and oak. This was paired very well with the goat cheese and lemon spinach for dinner. I am disappointed that this bottle is gone!!
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| Acacia Vineyard Pinot Noir |
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| Calera Pinot Noir |
March 15, 2012
Joel Gott Pinot Gris 2010
Troy said "7-UP on steroids" after the first sip. I say its kinda like a flat Moscato (without bubbles and not sweet).
This did not match our dinner, so we are drinking after dinner. This is full of lime, lemon, orange, peach and pear. This high acid and sharp bite, short finish and tastes like high alcohol (its not). The wine is getting better it has warmed a bit.
We are unsure if we like this or not. Good pick for our wine of the month.
March 11, 2012
Benton Lane 2009 Pinot Gris
Home alone and wanting to have a glass of wine. Troy likes having red wine, so this is a chance to enjoy a glass of crisp clean white wine. I am having a comfort food moment, and having mac-n-cheese for dinner. This Pinot Gris cuts through the creamy, rich flavors. Benton Lane offers a big punch of green apples, grapefruit on the first sip. As the glass warms a bit, the lime dances on the tongue and have a hint of orange.
Great find in the fridge... YUM
February 19th
Opolo Sangiovese- 2005
February 18th
We bought a bottle of Castello di Gabbiano 2007. YUMMY. I could smell and taste the plum and went really well with my Chicken Picatta. Troy says nice full body, Sangiovese, nice year, big wine, super Tuscan, dark fruit, plums, cherries, medium tannins and a nice big read slightly chilled.
February 16th
Row Eleven 2007 Pinot Noir
February 6th
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
Troy drank this while I was out of town for business. He says nice medium Cabernet, great price point, medium body, dark fruits, raspberry cherry, and light touch of oak.
January 2012
We have certainly had more wine that we haven't blogged about yet. But let's kick off the New Year!
January 28, 2012
So this is the red wine that Troy went to while I finished up the Stag's Leap Chardonnay (see below).
2007 DeSante Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
He says... bright red fruit followed by dark cherry. He is smacking his lips as he is describing it to me. Now on to the description; 13.9 alcohol level makes this a nice everyday drinkign Cab. This doesnt need food as it has a medium finish and a full mouth feel.
January 28, 2012
2009 NAPA VALLEY- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay
Holy Smokes! This is YUMMMMMY!
Troy says... bright citrus fruit on the palette, rounded off by butter, long finish, hints of apple, pear, lime and lemon.
I say... YUM-O. Troy let me finish the bottle while he moved on to a red wine. This went really really well with the Maggiano's Chicken Piccatta that I made tonight for dinner. So much better in my opinion with chicken piccatta than the Ramian wine we had at New Year's Eve with the same chicken piccatta recipe.
January 19, 2012
2006 Turnbull Cabrenet Sauvignon
Troy drank this with our friend Augustine... he says, dark fruit, heavy oak, typical Napa Cab, definitely not ready to drink (needs to lay down a while).
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