Ripe berries, raisins, anise, coriander seed, cinnamon and a few other spices thrown in. Bracing tannins. Waxy mouthfeel. Long finish.
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Grower-Producer Champagne
I tend not to pursue champagne produced by the big houses. I prefer to support grower-producers and seem to enjoy their wines much more.
Plonk Wonk > Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2007
Belle Gloss Meiomi Pinot Noir 2007 Region: California – Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara. Grape: Pinot Noir $27.99 at the BC Liquor Stores (2008 listed) I first encountered this easy-drinking wine during a dinner at Judas Goat in Gastown. I was impressed by its quaffable yet complex nature. It exhibits the flavour and aroma of [...]
Plonk Wonk > Castano Yecla Monastrell 2008
Castano Monastrell 2008 Region: Spain – Murcia, Yecla Grape: Monastrell (Mourvedre) $11.95 at the BC Liqour Stores This is one of my “go to” reds that I pick up for solo, recreational wine drinking on a budget. Castano is made with the Monastrell grape (better known as Mourvedre) grown in the poor limey soil of Yecla in eastern [...]
Plonk Wonk > Penascal Estate Tempranillo 2007
A good wine to introduce the novice Aussie shiraz drinker into trying different varietals.
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