It’s a known fact that no one can try every varietal of wine in the world but it sure is fun to try.
Last week, I dropped in on the Diamond Ridge Market a sampled a few new wines that Tyler has out. They were very good and could be on the list of samples we try at out May 21 meeting.
One of the best was the Carneros Creek 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir. This wine is the result of careful selections of our best lots of Pinot Noir, with judicious use of French oak.
Ruby in color, the wine shows a fusion of ripe red cherry and spice aromas, with subtle hints of crème brulee in the background. A lush, velvety texture up front leads to concentrated cherry and blackberry flavors, with hints of vanilla, caramel and cedar in the finish.
The wine shows fine-grained tannins, with enough acidity to keep the fruit lively and add length to the palate. Sixteen months in barrel has created a sense of integration and harmony in the wine, which, while drinking nicely now, will continue to evolve for three or so years to come.
It has won all sorts of awards and medals. Among them: 93 points Wine Spectator - 4 Star Gold (unanimous judges decision) - 2008 Orange County Fair Wine Competition, Gold - 2008 Pacific Rim Wine Comp, Gold - 2008 Riverside International Wine Comp, Gold - 2007 California State Fair Wine Comp, Silver - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition, Solver - 2007 Riverside International Wine Comp, Silver - 2007 Los Angeles County Fair, Silver - 2007 San Francisco International, Bronze - 2008 Los Angeles International, Bronze - 2008 San Diego International.
So, stop by and sample a bit of the wine and take a bottle home. See you on the 21st! Be sure to call for a reservation!
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