September's meeting was a little smaller and more intimate. The ladies in attendance had no problem with that. It meant more wine for them! And both wines were fantastic. We started out with Sadler-Wells Pinot Noir from Sonoma County in California. It was the perfect Pinot: aromatically complex with notes of dark cherry, violets and blackberries. Dense fruit flavors and harmonious acidity gave balance to this delicious red.
Next up was Valsacro Rioja, a bold and full-bodied Spanish beauty made from the old vines of Grenache, Tempranillo and Mazuelo. It was a serious, structured effort which displayed notes of pencil shavings, black cherries, cedar and licorice. Elegance, depth and personality were the keywords here. This is a wine that has the character to last for at least a decade.
Next month's meeting will be October 2. Among the wines we'll taste, we'll be trying a rose wine. You know...that pink wine that's not white zinfandel. Roses have been getting a bad reputation among wine drinkers, and I hope to show that there are some really delicious pinks that are not sweet and should hopefully increase awareness of this wonderful wine! Until then, ladies...
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