Tasting Notes week of 1/31/2011
By Marisa D'Vari | February 6th, 2011 | Category: Wine reviews | No Comments »
2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Sauvignon Blanc
color: pale straw - near water white
nose: med intensity, grapefruit, white flowers,
palate: dry, acid is med+ tannin zero body med alc est 13 finish med+
Flavors include white grapefruit, white flowers, a very light and delicate and floral approach
Style note: With its light spritz of white grapefruit and fragrant white flowers, this is an easy sipping wine for an aperatif of light first course.
2009 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay
Color: lemon,
nose: med+ lush tropical fruit such as pineapple, vanilla, very ripe peach and mango
palate: dry, acid is med+ tannin low finish med+
Style: This is a delicious and restained style of California Chardonnay, with oak giving it an elegant and subtle finish. Juicy with ripe fresh fruit, this wine has balance, finesses, a lingering finish, and is great to drink now with a salad or entree of white fish with vanilla infused foam.
2008 Mazzocco Zinfandel West Dry Creek Reserve
color: medium + intensity, purple, slight watery white miniscus
nose: med+ intensity, brown sugar, "brandy" as in higher alcohol ...
dry, acid is med+ tannin med+ body med + alc 14.5 e finish long
This is an excellent example of a ripe California Zin, all warm golden flavors and a finish of crips acidity and earthiness despite the brown sugar mouthfeel. An excellent pairing with rich dishes such as brisket.
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