Last night there were eight of us in attendance and we tried some really nice wines! First up was Joseph Phelps Le Mistral, a lovely blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouchet. Soft and delicate aromas of dark cherries that followed through on the palate. A little bit of spice rounded out the finish. Clearly it was the hit of the evening!
Next up was Heaven's Gate Barossa Shiraz. Australian Shiraz, and Barossa Valley in particular, have to be my most favorite wine. Inky-dark with aromas of tar and roasted fruits, this was my personal favorite of the evening (no surprise there). Full-bodied with a good, long finish, it was everything a Shiraz should be.
Last we tried BenMarco Malbec. Still quite young, this tannic treasure has some aging to do before it is perfect. Bold, dense and full-bodied, with a wonderful bouquet of roasted coffee beans. All this wine needed was a good thick steak to pair with it.
Next month, we're changing the venue for the Divas meeting. Instead of meeting at Blue Bamboo, we'll meet at my store (Southside Cellars) on December 9 for Laurel D'Agnillo's one woman exhibit entitled "Simple Reflections". So join us for wine, art and fun!
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