Hello wine lovers,

I am just going to get this ball rolling and post some notes about a few of the wines that have been tasted recently at Colonial.   This is just a preview, more wines are coming in the next day or two.  Enjoy!

First up is the Albarino by Martin Codax.  This wine hails from the heart of Albarino territory in western Spain, Rias Baixas (say “reese buy-shus”).  A great alternative to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc because of the medium body of the wine.  Lots of pleasant peach aromas and light mineral finish.   An awesome value for under $15.

We also tasted the Il Leo Chianti Superiore from Ruffino.  This 2004 was very soft but had oodles of stamina, the finish on this wine just keeps going.  Lots of prune and red cherry fruit with leathery spice.  Everything that is classic Chianti in this bottle.  Normally $14.39, marked down to $9.99 for the tasting.

Lastly, we poured the White Oak Napa Merlot 2004.  Loads of black fruit and spice made this a must-have steak wine for weekend cookouts.  I found it to be very full bodied (almost 20% Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in) but silky enough to be smooth on the palate with a pleasant anise finish.  Regularly priced around $28, marked down to $20 for the tasting. 

More coming soon, Salut!

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