The Invitation:
Since I have been a
Laggard in hosting wine tastings, it
is time to stop my Laziness and host this Thursday's Long-awaited
wine night. It is an especially Lovely time to host since I have my Loyal sister Laboring to
help prepare the Litany of food and Libations.
help prepare the Litany of food and Libations.
All Lads and Lasses are welcome to Leisurely
arrive in their Lounge clothes, if desired. We would Love the evening to be filled with Laughter, Levity and occasional Lunacy. Hopefully the wine will be Luscious and not Lousy. We Look forward
to a Lively time.
Lovingly,
ELizabeth
and Andy
Wine #1: Laetitia Estate
Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley 2010 $21.99
Tasting comments:
Becky
“Interesting smell”
Bob “That’s
weird. I don’t know if it’s the wine or the Paté. It tastes better than it
smells”
Andy “It’s a
little tart. I like little tarts.”
Jessica
“It’s ok”
Becky “I
like this wine”
Karen
“Smells better when you aerate it”
Ginger “I
enjoyed it. The best one I’ve had today, so far.”
Sean “Smells
better the less you have in the glass”
Elizabeth
“Drinkable, but not exciting”
Mike “It’s
like sangria”
Becky
“Smells like a clean latrine”
Andy
“Likeable but ultimately lacking”
Ginger “I
would drink it if it was free”
WINE #1 SCORING:
Bob
5, Karen 4, Mike 5, Becky 7, Andy 6, Elizabeth 5.5, Jessica 5.5, Sean 5, Ginger
5
Wine #2: Lan Rioja-Crianza 2008 Red Wine Spain $12.99
Tasting comments:
Becky
“Smells smokier”
Mike “Nice
lines”
Elizabeth “I
like this one. Smooth. Has a level taste.”
Karen “No
tartness”
Bob
“Luscious”
Andy “I’m
longing for more”
Ginger “This
is better. I would pay for this.”
Becky “Has
the iron taste”
Sean “Not
bad”
Karen “Not
super dry. Nice finish.”
Elizabeth “I
don’t like it super dry”
Jessica
“Smells better”
Bob “I like
this one”
Elizabeth
“Smells like the liquid earth”
Becky
“Smooth with a spicy note”
WINE
#2 SCORING
Bob
7.5, Karen 7.5, Mike 7.5, Becky 7.5, Andy 7.5, Elizabeth 8, Jessica 7.5, Sean 7.5,
Ginger 7
Wine #3: Chateau LaRose-Trintaudon Haut-Medoc cru
Bourgeois 2005
Tasting comments:
Bob “Musty”
Elizabeth “I
think it smells lusty”
Mike “I like
this one”
Ginger “Loaded
with flavor”
Mike “Almost
lovable”
Becky
“Fresh”
Karen “A
little earth, more berry”
Andy “A lilt
to it”
Elizabeth
“Gives me a lift”
Karen
“Tarter”
Becky “Very
dry”
Karen “It
would be perfect if it wasn’t tart”
Sean “Makes
me want to be a lush”
WINE
#3 SCORING
Bob 7, Karen 8.5, Mike 8, Becky 7, Andy 7, Elizabeth 7.5, Jessica 7,
Sean 8, Ginger 6