A Good Old Fashioned Wine Blog…
That’s right… an actual blog post! We’ve been so busy shooting video that I almost forgot how to use the keyboard. Don’t get me wrong, we love shooting video, and that’s going to continue to be our preferred means of delivering content. But I like to write every now and again, so today I’m breaking out the laptop to type a few words about three wines that have found their way into my glass recently, when the camera wasn’t rolling.
2004 Domaine La Madura “Classic”
The first bottle is from the Saint-Chinian appellation located in the Languedoc Roussillon region of Southern France. I’ts a blend of 39% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 16% Mourvedre. A great color on this wine and the nose jumped out at me- warm, complex and spicy. On the palate, lots of bright red fruit- berries and plums with a decent (but not overbearing) acidity and some of those warm, spicy notes underneath. Tasty and easy (like Sunday morn). I drank a glass with a roast chicken dinner and life was good; and it was on sale for $9.99! Going back for more…
Rosenblum Paso Robles Zinfandel 2007
Now that’s it’s finally cooling off in So Cal, I’m getting excited about drinking zesty reds again. This one is definitely zesty and the Rosenblum folks certainly know Zin (and let’s be honest, Paso Robles is where some of the best Zins come from. I’m just sayin’.). I poured the wine and was struck by the deep, dark, murky color… fully of mystery and adventure! The nose is equally dark: black cherry and blackberries with a dash of pepper. On the palate: BIG… all day long… More of the blackberries with raspberry and rhubarb (reminds me of the rhubarb pie my mom used to make. MMMMM). Gentle tannins, slow, gentle finish. 2nd glass quickly followed the first. Under $20.
Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2007
This is one that our friends at Pasternak distributors sent our way, and honestly it’s an $8 bottle of wine and I had pretty low expectations. It’s from the Corbière area of the Languedoc-Roussillon region and is a typical blend of Syrah, Carignan, Grenache and Mourvedre. It had a pleasant nose of light red fruit and fairly distinct earthy notes that smelled like a red Rhône blend. A nice-bodied wine with a spoonful of berries, spice and dusty chocolate on the finish. Not crazy complex, but a very pleasant, easy drinker and a good deal for eight bucks. I was pleasantly surprised.
So there you have it. Some tasting notes conveyed the old fashioned way. Don’t worry, the camera will keep rolling and the wines will keep pouring. Cheers!
