Sunday, February 19, 2012

Vintage Cellar Wine Tasting 2/18

Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc (2011) $14.95 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson, New Zealand
Vintage Cellar Reviews- Fresh, lively and intense varietal fruit with delicious passionfruit flavors in the mouth.  Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc Wine is nicely integrated and has a long lingering finish.
My description- This wine had hints of citrus smell and taste.  It was very crisp on the palate.  There was also a slight apple taste.
Old Coach Road Chardonnay (2009) $14.95 1/2 oaked and 1/2 unoaked chardonnay from Nelson, New Zealand
Vintage Cellar Reviews- This is a delightfully satisfying wine full of ripe chardonnay fruit characters intertwined with smooth, supple, spicy oak.  The palate is full and textured, with a clear definition and long lasting flavors.
My description- This wine smelled floral and slightly fruity.  When I tasted the wine, I definitely picked up both the fruit and floral tastes, as well as some hints of pepper.  It was also toasty and there were oaky elements that could be detected.
Ch. Mas Neuf Rhone Blanc (2010) $11.95  Rhone style White Blend
Vintage Cellar Reviews- Brilliant yellow color.  The up-front nose uninhibitedly reveals fresh fruit aromas (yellow peaches) that combine with hints of white flowers.  The palate develops fully with a fresh, tonic finish.
My description- this wine smelled like alcohol.  Which was not very encouraging to taste.  However, it was not as alcoholic in taste as the smell indicated.  It was a sharp tasting wine though, with a very strong punch to the mouth.
Zentas Malbec (2011) $8.95  No oak, estate grown 100% Malbec wine from the Mendoza region of Argentina
Vintage Cellar Reviews- This Malbec presents a nice deep red color.  The nose offers intense and ripe aromas of red fruits, such as dark cherries, plums and raspberry.  On the palate it is fresh and fruity with soft tannins and a nice finish.  Pleasant and easy to drink.
My description- This wine smelled like coffee and mocha.  There was also a slight floral smell that balanced the strong coffee elements.  When tasting this wine, there was hints of vanillas, mocha and also fruits like cherries.  There was also detectable tastes of spices.  As the Vintage Cellar review states the tannins were a pleasant addition to the wine.  This was my favorite wine of the tasting.
Glop Priorat (2010) $20.95 A blend of Syrah and Cabernet, from the Priorat region of Spain   
Vintage Cellar Reviews- Glop is a customer favorite in our retail store and it has a very memorable name which means 'sip' or 'gulp' in Catalan.  Glop is an inky red wine from Priorat with a deep plum and blackberry flavors perfect for pairing with grilled chorizo or lberico pork.
My description- This wine was very smooth.  There was a little sense of alcohol and there were definitely detectable elements of dark fruits.  In particular, as the Vintage Cellar points out, there were hints of blackberries that gave the wine a sweeter finish.

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