Wines Tasted on December 23rd

No record of any wines tasted in 2004

Wines tasted in 2005

Non-Vintage
Graham Porto Six Grapes
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Started off very hot and searing. Heavy aroma of tobacco and black licorice. On the palate it was pretty much the same. Hoping that this will develope some more interesting flavors. Right now it is a little too one dimensional.

Wines tasted in 2006

2005
Stevens Sauvignon Blanc Pose #11B
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
This is designed for early drinking. Bright tropical scents and flavors. Just a hint of grassiness in the back palate. Would purchase again as long as I was planning on drinking within the first year after release.

Wines tasted in 2007

2006
Bodega Emina Rueda
Spain, Castilla y leon, Rueda
Very crisp and acidic. Needed food to cut through. Nose was pretty tight, though pear, pineapple and unripe peach came through on the palate. Paired with a plate of manchego cheese, feta scalion spread and olives. Could see this being a great summer pick me up when it is really hot outside and you have shellfish grilling on the BBQ. Would purchase again.

2004
Bodegas Breton Rioja Lorinon Crianza
Spain, La rioja, Rioja
Wine changed a couple of times over the course of an hour and a half. Initially not giving up much on the nose, but the flavor profile had bright berry flavors. After a bit the nose gave up a bit of oak and the flavors became fairly tart cherries. In the end the flavors took on more dark berries and the nose closed up again. Was a decent bottle of wine and would probably purchase again if i came across it in another restaurant.