Wines Tasted on December 15th

No record of any wines tasted in 2004

Wines tasted in 2005

2002
Sterling Vineyards Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Day 1: Green. Seems to have a vegetal/leafy taste to it. Some interesting flavors hidden underneath that I hope will come out with the bottle open for 24 hours. Would not purchase again at this stage. Day 2: Didn't improve very much. Was a little bit softer tonight, but the green element was still very much in the fore front. Not bad enough to pour out, but I didn't enjoy it very much. Would not purchase again.

2002
Dunham Cellars Three Legged Red
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Still heavy on the oak, but settling down somewhat. Pleasant bottle of wine to drink, but nothing overly complex.

2003
Vin du Lac Viognier
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
For $5 I would purchase this wine just for the aroma. Reeally heavy scents of tropical fruit just jumped from the glass. Was too tart on the palate, made me pucker up like sucking on a lemon. Other people in the group liked it, but it just didn't do it for me. Would purchase again if I were serving it to other people.

2004
L'Ecole No. 41 Sémillon
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Always a good choice. Consistent performer. Well balanced. Creamy mouthfeel. Would purchase again.

Wines tasted in 2006

2004
Cadence Coda
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Good and tasty. Bright tannins without being overly drying. Nose of tobacco, blackberries and bramble. Would imagine that this will smoothe out with some time in the cellar. Would purchase again.

No wines tasted in 2007