Some brief notes (a compelation of everyones) from last nights (Saturday 8-7) tasting with GrapeFriends.
1. 2000 Ruffino Chianti Classico Reserva Ducale
13% alchohol
Barnyard bouqet that quickly left after a
couple of minutes. A little green with mild
tannin. Didn't do too much for me.
2. 2002 Nero D'Avola "Vendemmia" 13.5% alchohol
Nice light cherry bouqet. Intense flavors
of leather and hints of cola. Dark in
color. My #3 of the night
3. 2000 La Grola "Veronese" 13.5 alchohol
Herbal nose with medium to full tannin with
lots of spice filling the mouth. Decent
finish
4. 1999 IL Castelvecchio Reserva 13.5 % alchohol
Sweet cherries filled my nose with loads of
vanilla and even more ripe cherry. An
extteme creaminess in the mouth. Very
extracted. This was bought in Europe, so I
don't think I am going to find this in the
states. @#$@#$# My #1 of the night.
5. 1999 Querchibella Chianti Classico
13.5 % alchohol
Excellent balance and stucture.
Good acidity. A huge glycerin feel in the
mouth.(not my notes) I got the
impression of a new tennis shoe when I waved
this by my nose.
6. 2000 Fides Barbera d' Alba "Pio Cesare"
13.5% This was my #2 of the night. I
favored this because I brought this one.
I really did like this. Hints of ripe cherry
raspberry and vanilla on the nose. Full
bodied with leather coating the mouth. Good
finish.
My top three:
#4
#6
#2
The groups top three:
#2
#4
#5
#4 received the most 1st place votes.
Afterwards we pulled a 2002 Close Pegase Cab Franc, a Big House Red and since our hosts recently got married back in April, they decided to share their wedding wine with us. All while cruising on Crooked Lake in Brighton.
A great time was had by all.
Cheers to GrapeFriends!