Tonight's vino is a 2005 Chloe & Jeremy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll never be disappointed in a Philippe Melka wine (unless of course it's corked). This is quite a young wine that could actually stand to age for a few years (3-5 at least). That being said, it's dense and velvety, plummy and fig-licious. The price point reflects the experience P. Melka crafts into his wines. A wine you take your time sipping throughout the evening as it continues to open up. A delicious wine that's worth adding to a collection (if you don't want to splurge for their Metisse label).
Showing posts with label what's in the gullet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label what's in the gullet. Show all posts
Saturday, January 12, 2008
What's in the Gullett
Tonight's vino is a 2005 Chloe & Jeremy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll never be disappointed in a Philippe Melka wine (unless of course it's corked). This is quite a young wine that could actually stand to age for a few years (3-5 at least). That being said, it's dense and velvety, plummy and fig-licious. The price point reflects the experience P. Melka crafts into his wines. A wine you take your time sipping throughout the evening as it continues to open up. A delicious wine that's worth adding to a collection (if you don't want to splurge for their Metisse label).
Friday, December 28, 2007
What's in the Gullet
A 2005 Alto Moncayo Veraton Garnacha. A 100% Spanish Grenache wine with 15.5% alcohol. Modeled very much in the American fruit bomb tradition (though not in the unbalanced sense). It's always interesting to drink a 100% varietal, especially one that isn't so common.It has an inky purple body that forms long slender fingers along the glass (from the high alcohol) after a good swirl. Delicious aromas of butterscotch, blackberry, vanilla and plum. Soft and smooth forward palate with a nice peppery spice on the way to the gullet. A fantastic Spanish wine that's well worth the reasonable price. salud!
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