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RIMBEY MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Big BBQ Reds Wine Tasting
July 16, 2011
TASTING GUIDE…
Sight, smell, body, taste, aftertaste
Discuss as you like, don’t be shy
Please score your wines just for fun!
WINES TONIGHT…
9 wines
7 different countries
10 different grape varietals
6 single varietal, 3 blends
Between $13 and $150
RIBERA DEL DUERO, SPAIN
WINE #1
VINA MAYOR RESERVA 2004
Region: Ribero Del Duero, SPAIN
Grapes: Tempranillo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempranillo
Rating: 93 WS, 2010 Top 100 #38
Cost: $23
Notes: “This red shows focus and depth,
with admirable purity to its black cherry,
mineral, tobacco and tar notes. Offers and
excellent balance of firm, well integrated
tannins and clean acidity. Rock-solid.
Drink now through 2016.” WS
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
WINE #2 PASCUAL TOSO MALBEC 2009
Region: Mendoza, ARGENTINA
Grapes: Malbec
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbec
Rating: 89 Wine Align, Top 50 LCBO
Cost: $13
Notes: “Colour is purple to ruby. Aromas
are complex, earthy, with hints of
mushroom, barnyard, red berry. Palate is
old world in style, light to medium-
bodied with soft tannins and a good
mouth-feel.” Wine Align
REVIEW OF INTRO NIGHT…
Learn about wine tastings in general
Different types, blinds, varietals, regions, vintages, horizontal, vertical
Provide a brief history of wine
Origin of discovery, appearances in history, archaeological finds
How to taste wines
Sight, smell, taste, body, aftertaste
Cover some general wine terms, information
Vintage, tannin, aromatics, new vs. old world, styles, regions
labeling, sulfites, common red and white wines, glassware, aging wines
Check out food pairing strategies
Weight matching, contrast vs. compliment, drink what you like!
LODI, CA, USA
WINE #3
BRAZIN OLD VINE ZIN 2008
Region: Lodi, CA, USA
Grapes: Zinfandel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinfandel
Rating: 87 WS, 90 Cellar Tracker
Cost: $25
Notes: “Zesty, with spicy dried cherry
aromas and appealing smoky plum and
licorice flavors. Drink now through
2015.” 34,000 cases made. WS
BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
WINE #4
JACOB’S CREEK RESERVE SHIRAZ 2007
Region: South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Grapes: Shiraz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrah
Rating: 88 Snooth, 86+ Cellar Tracker
Cost: $19
Notes: “It really got better after being open for 2 hours. It's an easy drinking wine with lots of vanilla on the nose. Actually, it smells vanilla mixed with strawberries and whipped cream. On the palate, it lacks in fruit, astringent and thin on the mid-palate with short aftertaste. It is better on the nose than it's on the palate. A simple and nice everyday wine.” 86+
OKANAGAN VALLEY, BC, CANADA
WINE #5
ROAD 13 FIFTH ELEMENT
Region: Okanagan Valley, BC, CANADA
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine
Rating: 93 Cellar Tracker
Cost: $38
Notes: “Dark ruby with a little brick around the edges. Off the twist, the nose is crazy, crazy peppers, mostly the green varieties. As it eventually tones down, we start to get some smoky leather, and a smidgen of pepperoni and meatiness. The elusive fruit aspect of this hard core vegetal wonder consists of some dark dusty berries and a whiff of plum. The meat, earth, bacon, pepperoni, minerals and hint of tomato also become more apparent as we go along eventually achieving a savory synergy.”
PUENTE ALTO, CHILE
WINE #6
CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA
CONCHA 2008
Region: Puente Alto, CHILE
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon
Rating: 90 WS
Cost: $22
Notes: “Rock-solid, with nicely integrated structure for the vintage, allowing the full - bodied core of loam, blackberry, fig sauce and raspberry to stretch out, with lingering mint and cocoa notes on the plush, fleshy finish.” WS
CAMPANIA, ITALY
WINE #7
TERRA DI LAVORO GALARDI 2002
Region: Campania, ITALY
Grapes: Aglianico and Piedirosso
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglianico
Rating: 93-98
Cost: $80 - 150
Notes: “It’s hard to know what to write next about this fabulous wine, which demonstrates why Falernum, the wine produced in this area under the Roman Empire, was considered the greatest of the ancient world, capable – according to Petronius – of lasting 100 years. To the owners of the Galardi estate, and to winemaker Riccardo Cotarella, the only possible words which can be expressed are those of simple gratitude for this unexpected miracle which appeared out of nowhere in 1994 and has not ceased to amaze ever since...” WA
Only 750 cases made
TUSCANY, ITALY
WINE #8 BRANCAIA IL BLU 2007
Region: Tuscany, ITALY
Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangiovese
Rating: 94 WS
Cost: $75
Notes: “Lovely blueberry and blackberry
aromas lead to a full body, with super-
silky tannins and a chocolate,
blackberry and currant aftertaste. Very
tight and attractive. Racy, balanced and
seductive. Best after 2011.” WS
APALTA VALLEY, CHILE
WINE #9 MONTES FOLLY 2006
Region: Apalta Valley, CHILE
Grapes: Syrah
Rating: 94 WS, WA
Cost: $75
Notes: “Rich and lush, but with superb poise, this offers a huge core of crushed plum, raspberry ganache and macerated currant fruit that easily absorbs its dark, coffee-tinged toast and muscular, loamy undertow. The finish is powerful, but well-knit. Should age nicely. Syrah. Best from 2010 through 2014. 4,500 cases made.” WS
“The 2006 Folly is a world class Syrah (not only because of the superb Ralph Steadman label). It is sourced from a ridiculously steep vineyard in Apalta and aged for 18 months in new French oak. Inky black in color, it reveals a super-expressive nose of toasty new oak, pepper, lavender, game, incense, and blueberry. Voluptuous on the palate but not heavy, it has gobs of sweet fruit, layers of flavor, a firm structure, and 5-7 years of aging potential. Drink this impeccably balanced, lengthy effort from 2015 to 2026.” WA
WINES TONIGHT…
May be available at Side Street Liquor Store,
depend on interest
All were purchased from Chad Jones at The
Liquor Store in Ponoka
Some in very limited quantities…
FURTHER INTERESTS? QUESTIONS?
Resources…
THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!
Please drive safe.
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