The Annual Holiday Wine Tasting
Tonight is the annual Iowawineguy Holiday Wine Tasting. We will be trying out four wines that are all good buys, in fact, I found them all for $10 or under this year! The reviews are courtesy of Wine Enthusiast.
2002 Concannon Selected Vineyard Petite Sirah, Central Coast$12 A Best Buy 88 Points
Quintessential "Pet" wine, inky black, rich in thick, dusty tannins, absolutely dry, and bursting with blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and spicy, peppery flavors. Beautiful in its own way, and a super-value compared to similar wines costing far more. — S.H. (11/15/2004)
2001 Blackstone Pinot Noir, Monterey County$12 83 Points
Varietally correct in the soft, silky tannins, crisp acids and notes of berries. This simple wine also has a baked edge and finishes hot. — S.H. ()
2003 Château Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley (WA)$9 87 Points
Very much a food wine, it minimizes the floral oiliness of the grape in favor of citrus rind and spice. Crisp and fresh, with a touch of sweetness, it makes a perfect partner for crab cakes, Asian noodle dishes, or summer salads. — P.G. (9/1/2004)
2002 Ravenswood California Chardonnay, California$10 90 Points #3 Best Buy of the Year
One of the best Chards out there in its price range, and an incredible value for its succulent flavors and rich, creamy texture. It’s all about juicy, crisp apples, tangerines and pineapples. The oak is well integrated, adding spice and smoky vanilla. Buy this beauty by the case — S.H. (9/1/2004)
In addition to the lovely wines, we will be having Spinach Artichoke Dip (thanks Spoonchamp for the recipe), baked Brie, Oreo Cheescake Cups, Chocalate Crinkle Cookies, and Candy Cane Cookies. I will update you with my impressions of the wines we will be tasting!
2002 Concannon Selected Vineyard Petite Sirah, Central Coast$12 A Best Buy 88 Points
Quintessential "Pet" wine, inky black, rich in thick, dusty tannins, absolutely dry, and bursting with blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and spicy, peppery flavors. Beautiful in its own way, and a super-value compared to similar wines costing far more. — S.H. (11/15/2004)
2001 Blackstone Pinot Noir, Monterey County$12 83 Points
Varietally correct in the soft, silky tannins, crisp acids and notes of berries. This simple wine also has a baked edge and finishes hot. — S.H. ()
2003 Château Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley (WA)$9 87 Points
Very much a food wine, it minimizes the floral oiliness of the grape in favor of citrus rind and spice. Crisp and fresh, with a touch of sweetness, it makes a perfect partner for crab cakes, Asian noodle dishes, or summer salads. — P.G. (9/1/2004)
2002 Ravenswood California Chardonnay, California$10 90 Points #3 Best Buy of the Year
One of the best Chards out there in its price range, and an incredible value for its succulent flavors and rich, creamy texture. It’s all about juicy, crisp apples, tangerines and pineapples. The oak is well integrated, adding spice and smoky vanilla. Buy this beauty by the case — S.H. (9/1/2004)
In addition to the lovely wines, we will be having Spinach Artichoke Dip (thanks Spoonchamp for the recipe), baked Brie, Oreo Cheescake Cups, Chocalate Crinkle Cookies, and Candy Cane Cookies. I will update you with my impressions of the wines we will be tasting!
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