Valentine's Post Mortem - We didn't break out the good stuff...
We did, however, open our 2009 Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel from Sonoma instead. This was a good choice with the mushroom ravioli we were having.
We didn't formally rate the wine but it was a big and floral red with solid body and balanced tannins. We really liked it when we tried it at the 2011 Port of Wines Festival in October and that taste memory held up.
Great wine but at just over $22 not an everyday drinker. It was very tight when we first decanted it but the 15% Alcohol dissipated over the next hour or so giving it a more round mouthfeel.
On the fly we gave it 16.5/20 (82.5%). Very nice wine especially for strong dishes like steak.
Hopefully the Valentine's Day hangover is not too bad for everyone.
Keep on drinking!
Chris & Shannon
Enjoy reading your posts when I get a chance. We haven't had much opportunity to try much lately, life has been so crazy we hardly get a chance to sit and enjoy a glass. I know what is wrong with us. Once we are in our new house we have alot of catching up to do so will have to review your selections then!! Cheers! Susan
ReplyDeleteYou are totally forgiven! You do have a few things on your agenda these days. Keep us in the loop on the move-in progress and can't wait to see pictures. We miss our wine drinking sessions, but as you can see we're doing our part to keep the wine industry in business. :)
DeleteCheers,
Chris & Shannon