'M' night with Mike & Becky

Friday, February 3, 2012

‘M’ Night at Becky & Mike’s

We had to postpone the regular Thursday night tasting because Bob was sick. We think his taste buds may be off tonight.

1. Mercedes Eguren 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon   $8.99
   Kara: “Smells good.”
   Bob: “Interesting smell. Plum? flavor.”
   Mike: “Full flavor. A fruit in there.”
   Kara: “It is fruity. Bland.”
   Becky: “It’s good but there’s not a lot of flavor.”
   Karen: “Drinkable.”
   Becky: “A pleasant wine.”
   Bob 7, Karen 6.5, Mike 7, Becky 8, Kara 6
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Marsannay Lovis Latour 2009 France    $17.99
   Karen: “It’s lighter in color.”
   Bob: “Very berry.”
   Mike: “A light red. A rose colored wine.”
   Kara: “I don’t like the smell.”
   Karen: “It’s like a cherry lozenge.”
   Bob: “It tastes like soda.”
   Kara: “Yea. Where’d the carbonation come from? I’m not a fan.”
   Karen: “It’s a little bit dry. I don’t smell anything. Oh! You really have to smell deep. Earthy.”
   Kara: “Fungi.”Karen: “I have never had a fruity wine that’s dry.”
   Bob 4, Karen 4, Mike 4, Becky 4, Kara 3.5
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Mas Donis Barrica 2008 Spain   $12.99
   Becky: “Nice dark color.”
   Kara: “It smells like feet.”
   Becky: “More flavor.”
   Karen: “Dry.”
   Mike: “Solid. Color good. Has a good taste.”
   Karen: “Is it a smoky taste? It’s really good with the Dubliner cheese.”
   Note: Karen cuts fat cheese
   Karen: “I will never cut the cheese again.”
   Bob: “It’s Friday. We’re off our game. I’m recovering.”
   Bob 6, Karen 7, Mike 6, Becky 7, Kara 7
   
   
   
4. Chateau Martinens 2006 France   $29.99
   Becky: “Very dry.”
   Karen: “Dry. I like this one.”
   Kara: “A distinct after taste.”
   Bob: “It’s an ear hurter.”
   Karen: “Smoother after the duck (pourer).”
   Karen: “It’s almost too dry. It’s a little bitey. I don’t like bitey.”
   Bob 6, Karen 6, Mike 7, Becky 6, Kara 6