European Wines - "B" letter night!

Thursday November 10, 2011
‘B’ Hosted by Bob & Karen

1. Bernoia Rioja – Product of Spain Gran Reserva 2001 $29.99
   Bob: “Smells fresh. Smells better than it tastes.”
   Karen: “Smells good”
   Mike: It’s not bitey.”
   Karen: “It is later.”
   Becky: “More flavor after swiss”
   Mike: “Does not go with sausage.”
   Karen: “Fills your mouth full after Swiss.”
   Becky: “A little spicy.”
   Bob 6, Karen 7, Mike 7, Becky 6


2. Chateau Rollan de By – Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2008 $29.99
   Becky: “Tastes like iron. Blood.”
   Karen: “I don’t like the smell. Dry.”
   Mike: “The smell is not that good.”
   Bob: “Not a good smell, but tastes okay.”
   Karen: “Smells like blood.”
   Bob 6, Karen 7, Mike 7, Becky 6


3. Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec Reserva 2008 Tupungato Valley $17.99
   Mike: “Very dark. Lines aren’t as good. Strong.”
   Karen: “Doesn’t smell as bad as the last one.”
   Bob: “Smells like cleaner. Comet. I have debris in my glass!”
   Becky: “It has an odd taste.”
   Karen: “Licorice. Different than any wine we’ve ever had.”
   Mike: “A fruit taste at the end.”Bob: “Bitter. No. My ears don’t hurt. Oh, that’s sour. It is bitter.”
   Karen: “Has that velvety feel.”
   Becky: “It’s a bit dry.”
   Mike: “It’s not that dry. I like it.”
   Karen: “I’m sorry. I really like it.”
   Bob: “Don’t apologize for your crappy taste.”
   Becky: “It’s growing on me. Velvet. Vanilla.”
   Bob 6, Karen 7, Mike 6, Becky 6.5