Wines Tasted on December 25th

Wines tasted in 2004

2000
Yakima River Winery
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Very nice end to a Christmas feast with my family. This was a Syrah port. A bit spicy with hints of dried fruit. Finish lasted 15-20 seconds. Toward the end of the second glass the wine got a bit tired, dulling somewhat. Would purchase again.

No record of any wines tasted in 2005

No record of any wines tasted in 2006

Wines tasted in 2007


2004
Nota Bene Cellars Syrah
(USA, Washington)
Had a taste from a bottle that had been opened for two days. Couldn't finish the glass of wine. Fruit was all gone and all that was left was green tobacco flavors and tannins. Don't feel like I can make a reasonable judgment of this wine on the taste.

2006
Azienda Agricola Perazzeta Sangiovese Sara Toscana IGT
(Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT)
Brought to my parent's house for Christmas dinner. Really simple wine. Not much coming through on either the nose or palate. It was wine, nothing more nothing less. Would not purchase again.

2005
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore
(Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella)
Brought to parent's house for Christmas dinner. Nose of potpouri and spice. Very bright sweet bing cherries on the palate. Finish fell off very quickly. Not a terribly complicated wine, but tasty. Would purchase again.

2006
Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos
(Argentina, Mendoza)
Brought to parent's house for Christmas dinner. Color was very dark purple bordering on black. Nose had a little bit of leather and smoke. On the palate there was more smoke and some sweet dark berries. Wine finished fairly tannic. When paired with meatballs and gravy the finish was much more pleasant. Would purchase again.