Wines Tasted on December 26th

Wines tasted in 2004

2002
The Hess Collection Chardonnay Hess Select
USA, California
Highly acidic, paired well with food(roast chicken, spicy corn soup). Satisfactory wine, but nothing special. Would not purchase again for the price($19).

Wines tasted in 2005

2001
Three Rivers Winery Syrah Columbia Valley
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Really nice balanced wine. Almost black in color. Smokey aromas. Would purchase again.

Wines tasted in 2006

2002
Covey Run Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Collection
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Drank rather than analized. It was tasty. Would purchase again.

2001
Covey Run Merlot Barrel Select
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Last bottle. Not as deep as the previous bottle. Hint of mint. Good wine for the price. Would purchase again.

Wines tasted in 2007

Non Vintage
Rodier Pere & Fils Champagne Reserve
(France, Champagne)
Good sparkler. lots of toasty elements. Nose of brioche and buttered toast. Crisp mouthfeel with more toast. Not much fruit to speak of. really enjoyed this with a slice of apple pie a la mode. Would purchase again.

2004
Fess Parker Syrah
(USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County)
Popped and poured. Dark color. Nose of brown sugar, molasses and a bit of smokey bacon fat. On the palate there was more dark sugar along with a touch of mintiness. Finish was a bit short. All in all a solid effort. Would purchase again.

2004
Masquerade Merlot Klipsun Vineyard
(USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain)
Really tasty bottle of wine. Decanted for about half an hour before drinking. Lots of smokey dark fruit on both the nose and palate. Nice silky mouthfeel with just enough of a tannic bite for interest. Don't see this as being a long term drinker, but is well worth it right now. Would purchase again.