Patio Wine Tasting

Patio Wine Tasting
June 7, 2008

The challenge from our hosts was to “Beat the Palmelo.” Wines are listed in order from most to least favorite. Bold indicates a characteristic was mentioned three or more times. Except for the last one on the list, I'd buy any of these wines again.

Wine: [2006??] Palmelo (Sauvignon Blanc)
Region: California
Bouquet/Palette&Body: fresh, flint, clean, grapefruit, lemon, lemon rind, citrus, slight spice like white pepper, acidic, light, crisp

Wine: 2006 Memsie (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Rousanne, Chardonnay)
Region: Australia
Bouquet/Palette: aromatic, sweet, cream, slight mineral, floral, pear, stone fruit, honey, slight vanilla, butter, citrus, buttered toast, melon, crisp, tart, silky, crisp

Wine: 2006 Mason (Sauvignon Blanc)
Region: California
Bouquet/Palette: grapefruit, white pepper, grapefruit, silky, rich

Wine: Greg Norman Chardonnay
Region: ??
Bouquet/Palette: banana, butter, cream, nutmeg, ginger, slight oak, vanilla, nutty, spice, banana, apricot, clove, spice, nutmeg, butter

Wine: 2004 Conundrum
Region: California
Bouquet/Palette: hot, very aromatic, floral, a little sweeter than previous vintages, tropical, a little spice

Wine: 2005 Schlossaarstien (Riesling-Cabinet)
Region: Germany
Bouquet/Palette: green apple, pineapple, mango, pear, peach, mango, apple, green apple, citrus, green, mild citrus, grapefruit, pineapple, tropical, sweet, crisp

Wine: 2006 Allison by Stelzner Family Vineyard (Rose)
Region: California
Bouquet/Palette: strawberry, apple, raspberry, vanilla, rhubarb, cranberry, peppery, cinnamon, citrus, steely, tart

Wine: 2006 Fetzer Gewurztraminer
Region: California?
Bouquet/Palette: toasty, spice, citrus, sweet, too sweet, very sweet, hint of mint or eucalyptus, vanilla, honey, buttery, melon

There were actually several more wines to taste but we stopped taking notes when a severe thunderstorm forced us into the basement I mentioned in the previous post. If you're interested, check this post and comments in the near future for possible additions and more details on price, region and maker. Cheers, JJ