I was so busy grilling things, and we had overall such a wonderful night (and extremely well attended) that labels and bags lost sync. I have a few that I know for sure, and a few more by who brought them. We will have to be more careful next time. I would say my two favorites are the top two here, followed by the Montes Alpha and the Petite Sirah (cheating, but super tasty).
- (T) Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez 05
- This was my choice, and one of my two favorites. Dark, concentrated, smooth.
- (P) Claymore Dark Side of the Moon, Clare Valley AU
- Garrett's excellent selection, similar to above but more spicy
- (V) Boom Boom WA State 07
- (X) Casa Castillo Valtosca, Jumilla, 07
- unusual to find this style from Spain. It is straight shiraz blended with a bit of Viognier
- (ℶ) Winner's Tank Velvet Sledgehammer, Langhorne Creek South AU
- (I) Quivira Petite Sirah
- Exactly what is lovable about petite sirah, with mushroomy earth and delicious complex fruit.
- (W) Qupé central coast CA 08
- Zach
- Dominio IV Columbia Gorge
- Mark & Yaron
- Epiphany Gypsy Santa Barbara County 05
- ‘The Catcher’ AU 07
- Ravenswood 08
- Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve 07
- Cambria Santa Maria Count
- Chris Wingland Barossa 07
- Montes Alpha, Chile
- As I mentioned at Chilean night when we had their Chardonnay, Montes is one of my favorite wineries and their stuff is generally very French in style. This is no exception.
- D'Arenberg The Footbolt, AU 07
- Hitching Post Santa Barbara County 06
- This was thin, generally unimpressive
- Ex Umbris Columbia Valley 08
Next time, date to be determined, will be “house wine” — bring the thing you probably drink the most of, or would like to have every day. For me, this is probably Luzón or Juan Gil, though I need to re-taste some Chapoutier Belleruche before I decide for sure. For Scott it is probably a Vinho Verde or the Albero Sparkling.
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