I have no idea what
do our neighbors think of us, when the next morning after the
tasting, I or my husband take out a huge bag full of empty wine
bottles and the endless throughing process begins. If only, falling
on one another, they wouldn't have rattled so deceitfully, or rattled
with a special „tasting wine samples“, rather then „drinking
wine bottles“ sound...
I do not know
whether Sean (the owner of the Weinplatz wine boutique) has
experienced the same moral torments every time after his tastings,
but to me tasting wine on some one else's territory is the ocean of
positive emotions and no public responsibility :)
So, some words about
the New World tasting in the Weinplatz:
Torrontes
Michel Torino
Region: Cafayate
Argentina
Grape variety:
Torrontes Riojano
Immersing your nose
into this floral intensity you get immediately attacked by the rose
petals, orange blossom and some spices. Torrontes is a truly "native"
Argentinian grape, its closest relative, criolla chica, most probably
was brought to the country by missionaries and eventually became a
national treasure. It gives really aromatic wines - floral-spicy,
exotic.
Pinot Grigio
Murphy-Goode
Region: Sonoma, Napa
Valley, USA
Grape variety: Pinot
Grigio
Pinot Grigio is
often called "white pinot noir" (which, if you think about
it in terms of the words' etymology, sounds a bit bizarre), as well
as "rulander" and "Alsatian Tokay." Its historic
homeland, rebellious Burgundy of the 12th century, not only knew how
to fight for the throne, but also how to creat a fashion for wine.
Over time, the popularity of Pinot Gris spread over neighboring
territories of the Old World: from Alsace and Switzerland to Germany
and Italy, where it changed its name for Pinot Grigio.
After the phylloxera
invasion, Pinot Gris has been replaced by a hybrid (Pinot Gris +
American vine), which, unfortunately, didn't feel well on the
Burgundian soil. But in Alsace, Germany and Italy, it felt much
better and was able to revive.
This variety
expresses differently depending on the geography of its production:
dry, light bodied, crispy wine with some citrus touch in Italy. In
Alsace and Oregon, it becomes more intense, enriched by floral
aromas, and the pear, melon palate. Californian Pinot Grigio is
lighter than grassy samples from Oregon and is much more similar to
the Italian version.
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Sliding
Hill
Region: Marlborough,
New Zealand
Grape variety:
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc in
California occupies an area of 15 thousand acres and is the
third most popular variety. It is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc"
here, in Robert Mondavi's way, who appeals to its origins - the Loire
Valley, where Sauvignon is the dominant variety and where in most
cases it is known under this particular name.
One of the most
popular varieties of wine, sauvignon, known for its steel, slightly
Aggressive acidity, aromas of green, unripe gooseberry, asparagus,
black currant and tomato leaves.
Sauvignon Blanc in
New Zealand, particularly in the Marlborough region more modernized
classic, tropical fruit, more intense, more daring than the
traditional "herbal" instances. Here are incredibly bright
sound gooseberry, tropical fruit and freshly cut grass.
Pinotage
Producer - Swartland
Western Cape, SAR
Grape variety -
Pinotage
The story of its
birth refers to 1925 when Isaac Abraham Perold, Professor of the
Stellenbosch University, crosses two French varieties - Pinot Noir
(fruity character) and Cinsault (structure, tannins, power) in attempt
to create a South African signature grape. The attempt has been
followed by sucess - the world met Pinotage.
It's a dark purple
colored wine, tannic, with some slightly bitter notes, followed by
blueberry, cherry, tobacco and earthy aromas.
Carmenere
Region - Calchagua
Valley, Chile
Producer - Crucero
Grape variety -
Carmenere
Cuvee reserva
Chilean Bordeaux
Blend
Carmenere was a very
popular variety in Bordeaux, valued by the winemakers for its rich
color and powerful character. It was often used as in blends as it
gave depth and structure to the wine.
Tannic, full-bodied
wine, blueberry and blackberry on the nose, with some coffee and
tobacco hints.
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