'P' is passable...The company was Perfect!

Friday July 22, 2011
‘P’ hosted by Mike & Becky
Special guests Ruthie and Don from choir….Ruthie knew we were on ‘P’ and she had one!!
Special guest Claire (from South Africa) returns

1. Peirano Estate 2008 Lodi, CA
   Bob 5, Karen 4, Mike 7, Becky 5.5, Jess 5.5, Kara 5, Claire 5, Ruthie 4, Don 8
   Bob: “Soap smell. Blank.”
   Kara: “Musty.”
   Jess: “Strong after taste.”
   Mike: “Solid, bold after taste. I like this one.”
   Karen: “I don’t like the smell. Tastes okay.”
   



2. Pitch 2008 Columbia Valley $15.29
   Bob 6, Karen 6.5, Mike 7, Becky 7, Jess 8, Kara 6.5, Claire 8, Ruthie 9, Don 8 – A ‘dry’ 8
   Karen: “Smells better.”
   Jess: “A lot smoother than the last one.”
   Bob: “Basic.”
   Claire: “Didn’t bite me.”
   Becky: “I smell vanilla. Smooth.”
   Ruthie: “Great aroma & bouquet.”
   



3. Parducci 2007 Mendocino County – Family Farmed
   Bob 6.5, Karen 4, Mike 6, Becky 5, Jess 5.5, Kara 2, Claire 4, Ruthie 7, Don 8.5
   Ruthie: “Bolder. Full bodied. I’d like a steak with this one.”
   Bob: “Bitter”
   Karen: “Like ginger or peppermint. Unexpected. Bad after cucumbers. Good after cheese.” Mike: “Not good with strawberries.”
   



4. Patriots Chile 2008 Gran Reserva Maipo Valley $18.20
   Bob 6, Karen 7.5, Mike 4.5, Becky 7, JEss 6, Kara 6, Claire 5, Ruthie 8, Don 8
   Karen: “Dry. Peppery.”
   Becky: “Definitely drier. I feel it in my nose.”
   Bob: “Balanced.”
   Ruthie: “I like the color. Bold. I like the aroma.”
   Mike: “I don’t like it.”
   Jess: “The smell attacks you.”
   Claire: “Give me a piece of bread. My mouth is on fire!”
   


5. Primus 2007 Veramonte, Chile $16.28
   Bob 3, Karen 2, Mike 4.5, Becky 3, Jess 4, Kara 2, Claire 4, Ruthie 2, Don 7.5
   Bob: “Is that Pre-miss or Pre-piss. Tastes like socks. Blah. Crap.”
   Kara: “Smells like fish”
   Karen: “It doesn’t smell like fish, but I don’t like it.”
   Becky: “It smells like the bar after it closes.”
   Kara: “Yeah!! Stale beer!”
   Mike: “Dry at the end.”
   Ruthie: “Tastes like alcohol.”
   Jess: “Strong smell.”
   


6. Little Penguin a Big bottle for only $10.99!
   Bob 6, Karen 6, Mike 5, Jess 6.5, Kara 6.5, Ruthie 5, Don 8.5
   Karen: “A good drinking wine. Mike will like it. A little too sweet for me.”
   Ruthie: “Fruity. Sweeter”
   Bob: “Boisterous.”
   Mike: "Better than the last one by far.”