'V' for Victory!

Thursday, September 22, 2011
‘V’ with Mike & Becky
A new guest “taster” arrives on the scene. Welcome Miranda!
One of the ‘V’ wines came from Cousin Frank and Pam who were travelling through CT in their RV

1. Veramonte 2008 Reserva Colchagua Valley, Chile
   Bob 6.5, Karen 3, Mike 7, Becky 7, Miranda 7
   Bob: “Spicy”
   Karen: “Fizzy. I’m not liking it.”
   Miranda: “REminds me of a Christmas wine. I like it and I don’t usually like red wine.”
   Karen: “Better with cheese. I don’t like the smell.”
   Mike: “I like it.”
   Los Vascos 2009 Colchagua Valley, Chile Domaines Barons de Rothschild
   Bob 5, Karen 6, Mike 5, Becky 5.5, Jess 5, Miranda 2.5
   Karen: “This one smells better. Not a lot of flavor. Very dry.”
   Miranda: “I don’t like this one. No spice. Too dry.”
   Jess: “Strong smell.”
   Mike: “Bland.”
   Bob: “Soul-less” (word provided by Kevin)
   Becky: “No bite.”
   


2. Vinas Chilenas 2010 Valle Central (Trader Joe’s from Cousin Frank)
   Bob 4, Karen 1, Mike 4, Becky 1, Jess 4, Miranda 1
   Karen: “Pretty color.”
   Bob: “Fruity. Socks.”
   Becky: “Ick. Bad after taste. Old refrigerator.”
   Jess: “Bitter after taste. Initial taste I liked.”
   Becky poured hers into Karen’s glass, who then poured hers into Bob’s glass.
   Miranda poured hers into Mike’s glass.
   


3. Viniterra Reserva 2008 Mendoza Argentina
   Bob 6, Karen 6, Mike 5.5, Becky 6.5, Jess 6.5, Miranda 8
   Becky: “Cocoa/Coffee”
   Karen: “Mocha. A little bit dry.”
   Miranda: “I like this one. Velvetty.”
   Jess: “Smooth. I like Miranda’s word.”
   Bob: “I like the velvety comment, too. Smooth. Not a drinking wine.”
   Miranda: “More luxurious.”
   Jess: “Tasty.”
   


4. Valdisanti Tenuta S. Giovanni 2007 Toscana Tolaini
   Bob 6, Karen 7, Mike 3, Becky 7, Jess 7, Miranda 6.5
   Karen: “Smells good. Tastes really different. Very dry. 2nd sip better than the 1st.”
   Becky: “Very dry.”
   Bob: “Dry. Dusty almost. Dusty & Musty.”
   Jess: “Pretty good.”
   Miranda: “Pretty good. Smells good. A hint of spice.”