Tasting Notes 5-6-10
Here are my notes for a few of the wines we tasted today at the Colonial Tasting Bar.
Grayson Cellars Chardonnay Lot 11 2008 California
Delicate and pear aromas that continue on the palate with a touch of minerality. Maybe a little toasty cinnamon. This Chard has a lovely mouthfeel, a bit creamy with acidity on the finish.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Rose 2009 Willamette Valley, Oregon
Very delicate berry aromas with a litte zippy cranberry on the palate. Great for summer sipping or as a pairing with crab legs with butter.
Bell Pinot Noir 2008 Willamette Valley, Oregon
A very aromatic Pinot that has a little clove and maraschino cherry. On the palate is a little graphite and red fruit. The finish extends for a while, this one seems like it needs to rest for a bit longer.
Bruno Hunold Pinot Gris, 2006 Alsace, France
This wine was very impressive, reminding me at first of Vouvray style apricot with Moscato like honeysuckle. The palate of this wine is very rich and full with lots of ripe peach, baked pear, and more apricot. This is a shoe in to pair with very spicy Asian foods or with fruit parfait.
Cheers,
Chris Calvert
