Monday, August 01, 2005
I had a few different wines today between the taping of Dining! Del Mar and dinner.
2002 Babcock 11 Oaks Sauvignon Blanc—after just getting back from Babcock you would think I had enough. NOT!. This herbaceous and grassy Sauvignon Blanc has great layers of tropical fruit and enough limestone to make it a winner.
2002 Hartley – Ostini Hitching Post Purisima Mountain Syrah—Helene and I must have driven past Purisima Mountain at least four times over the weekend. The Syrah made by Frank Ostini is totally upright and righteous. Spicy, big, bold and bodacious.
2000 Venge Penny Lane Ranch Sangiovese — Oh was this wonderful. Nice and bright raspberry flavor, with a hint of spice. Is this Pinot with balls? It’s an amazing red.
2003 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir — What a wonderful Pinot. Everything you expect from Burgundy, at 1/3 the price. I’ve been drinking Saintsbury since the 1985 vintage and this is one producer who makes the wines the same way every year.
2003 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc — Well, I’ve yet to meet a NZ Sauvignon Blanc I haven’t really been impressed with. As good or better with age than the 2004. Screw-cap and all, it’s very fresh, lively wine, full of grapefruit, pineapple and more. Nice nectarine and lime peel finish.
2003 Vitae Sangiovese, Puglia —When Terry Hudson and David Derby get behind a wine at less than $6.00 a bottle, jump on it. This is a killer for the price. While not at rich as the Venge, it’s more than a Chianti substitute. It’s got stuffing, spice and most of all, gobs of gorgeous cherry fruit.
2002 Babcock 11 Oaks Sauvignon Blanc—after just getting back from Babcock you would think I had enough. NOT!. This herbaceous and grassy Sauvignon Blanc has great layers of tropical fruit and enough limestone to make it a winner.
2002 Hartley – Ostini Hitching Post Purisima Mountain Syrah—Helene and I must have driven past Purisima Mountain at least four times over the weekend. The Syrah made by Frank Ostini is totally upright and righteous. Spicy, big, bold and bodacious.
2000 Venge Penny Lane Ranch Sangiovese — Oh was this wonderful. Nice and bright raspberry flavor, with a hint of spice. Is this Pinot with balls? It’s an amazing red.
2003 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir — What a wonderful Pinot. Everything you expect from Burgundy, at 1/3 the price. I’ve been drinking Saintsbury since the 1985 vintage and this is one producer who makes the wines the same way every year.
2003 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc — Well, I’ve yet to meet a NZ Sauvignon Blanc I haven’t really been impressed with. As good or better with age than the 2004. Screw-cap and all, it’s very fresh, lively wine, full of grapefruit, pineapple and more. Nice nectarine and lime peel finish.
2003 Vitae Sangiovese, Puglia —When Terry Hudson and David Derby get behind a wine at less than $6.00 a bottle, jump on it. This is a killer for the price. While not at rich as the Venge, it’s more than a Chianti substitute. It’s got stuffing, spice and most of all, gobs of gorgeous cherry fruit.
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