Random notes

   Being that we are now  into the winter mailers and wine clubs, I have been recently checking in on some of my allocated wines to determine if I wish to remain on all the lists.Some of the wines can be quite expensive and it would be nice to pare down some of my wine buying.

2010 Myriad Cellars Syrah Esther Block Las Madres Vineyard

 2 hr decant. Got the Myriad Quivet shipping notice so decided to open this. WOW nose, black and blue fruits, olives, floral notes and herbs. Medium plus palate with blackberry,currant, smoked meats, and herbs. Long silky finish. :) Myriad is a keeper for sure.

 

2007 Tercero Grenache Camp 4 Vineyard

 1 hr decant. Great expressive nose of black cherry,raspberries, baking spice and black pepper. Medium plus body of black raspberry, dried cherries, baking spice and a long finish.This wine was a real pleasure to drink and was a considerable improvement over an already enjoyable wine 2 years ago. This wine was an eye opener for me as far as grenache goes.

 

2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard

 1 hr decant. Moderate nose of red cherry, earth and violets. Medium body of sour cherry, cinnamon, and some citrus notes. Medium finish.

 

 

2009 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard

 2 hr decant. Nose is dominated by black pepper with hints of dark fruit. Light palate also showing mostly black pepper and some floral notes. Medium finish, not a lot going on with this wine.

Based on these last 2 wines which each cost about $60 I will be letting my future allocations go by, not worth the money in my opinion.

 

2009 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille

 1-1/2 hr decant. Expressive nose of ripe black fruits, cocoa and dried herbs. Big and rich but also bright with red and black fruits, bitter chocolate and cedar notes. Long silky finish. Another keeper for sure.

 

 

2011 Massican Annia

 Bright nose of citrus, honeysuckle and apricots. Medium plus acidity, white flowers, lemon, apple and a slightly honeyed finish.

 

 

2010 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

 Expressive nose of cherry, cranberry, floral notes and spice. Really nice body starting out with soft red fruits and finishing with more earth and floral notes. Long smooth finish. Great QPR at $25

 

2010 Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope

 Wow, this wine has it all. Expressive nose of lemon curd, stone fruits, some tropical fruit and wet stone. Medium body with flavors from citrus, ripe tropical fruits, stone fruits, vanilla and minerality that are seamless and balanced.