There were nine of us in attendance this time. Not a bad crowd at all. We tasted three wines this time. We started out with Jean-Luc Columbo Rose de Cote de Bleue, a delightfully dry rose from France. A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Counoise, it was a fresh rose with herbal characteristics. Aromas and flavors of strawberries, with a medium-body and a clean finish. This rose would be great for picnics!
Next up was Wirra Wirra Shiraz RSW, a HUGE Aussie offering from McLaren Vale. It was a dense purple wine with aromas of blackberries and licorice. Rich, full-bodied and decadent, this lovely Shiraz will keep for at least another 7 - 10 years.
Our last wine was a dessert wine from New York: Warm Lake Estate Pinot Noir Glace Noir. The color was similar to a tawny port, but the similarity stopped there. Lovely aromas and flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of hazelnut made this dessert wine a hit!
Next month's meeting is November 6. That gives me plenty of time to find two new premium beauties! Until then, ladies...
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