'I' like at least one of these!

Thursday May 5, 2011 Cinco de Mayo!
Hosted by Karen & Bob
Five “guest” tasters are under 30. One guest is from South Africa.

1. Il Bastardo Sangiovese 2009 Rufina, Italy
   Bob 5, Karen 6, Mike 7, Becky 7, Lauren 6, Dane 7.5, Kara 6, Claire 7, Jess 6
   Karen: “It doesn’t smell bad. Very Mild”
   Bob: “Ear tickle”
   Mike: “I like it”
   Lauren: “It smells like maple syrup”
   Claire: “It hurts my nose”
   Jess: “Tart”
   Kara: “It’s a fairly dry wine”
   Dane: “Tastes like chicken”
   Becky: “Dry on my tongue”
   



2. Iron Stone 2009 Vintage Lodi Appellation Cabernet Franc
   Bob 4, Karen 5, Mike 6, Becky 5, Lauren 7, Dane 4, Kara 5, Claire 5, Jess 7
   Mike: “Sweet. No bitter after taste. Growing on me.”
   Lauren: “I like it. Much smoother.”
   Dane: “Yucky. Sweet & gross.”
   Bob: “Fruity. Bland. Like a Pop Tart.”
   Karen: “Too fruity”
   Claire: “I don’t like it. An angry wine.”
   Becky: “Definitely fruity”
   Lauren: “It’s all right. I don’t think it’s that bad!”
   



3. Indian Wells Chateau St Michelle 2009 Columbia Valley, Washington
   Bob 7, Karen 7.5, Mike 7, Becky 7.5, Lauren 7, Dane 7.5, Kara 6, Claire, 7, Jess 7
   Bob: “Much darker. Dark red wine. Plummy…NOT plumpy like me.”
   Karen: “This is dark. I like this so far. Smells good! This IS good!! Currents.”
   Dane: “Not bad.”
   Jess: “Oooooh, that’s smooth. I like it!”
   Becky: “Rich. I like it J”
   Lauren: “Smells like popcorn”
   Claire: “Ek hou baie van dis rooi/swart wyn!” (translation: I really like this black/red wine!”