It was good notion. So good in fact, that we decided to replicate it. Cass has already posted images of the bottles below, so I won't again here. She's images. I'm text. Here we go.
#1
Henry of Pelham
2005 Reserve Baco Noir
13.5%
$24.95
"makes our mouths happy"
Mike Weir Wine
2007
Cab Merlot
13%
$18.99
"Um, no."
Very young smelling wine, lots of tobacco on the nose.
Medium bodied, hints of grass clippings, triple bogies, and a 7 iron.
Pairing possibilities: game meats, rich cheese, smooth cigar, cabbage rolls.
Might be better in 2 years, but hopefully we'll just forget about it.
Way overpriced.
Henry of Pelham
2005 Reserve Baco Noir
13.5%
$24.95
"makes our mouths happy"
Bright on the nose, and quite strong until it mellows.
Suggestions of fruit, specifically apple and pear, but also blackberries.
Well rounded and earthy body, with a very short, crisp finish.
This is an excellent pick for Fall 2009, but it's definitely peaking now so if you have some don't hesitate.
We suggest pairing with foods that will compliment the earthiness of the Baco Noir, like arugula salad with pear and goat's cheese or possibly a tart dessert or spiced pie.
Suggestions of fruit, specifically apple and pear, but also blackberries.
Well rounded and earthy body, with a very short, crisp finish.
This is an excellent pick for Fall 2009, but it's definitely peaking now so if you have some don't hesitate.
We suggest pairing with foods that will compliment the earthiness of the Baco Noir, like arugula salad with pear and goat's cheese or possibly a tart dessert or spiced pie.
#2
Mike Weir Wine
2007
Cab Merlot
13%
$18.99
"Um, no."
Very young smelling wine, lots of tobacco on the nose.
Medium bodied, hints of grass clippings, triple bogies, and a 7 iron.
Pairing possibilities: game meats, rich cheese, smooth cigar, cabbage rolls.
Might be better in 2 years, but hopefully we'll just forget about it.
Way overpriced.
BV Coastal Estates
Cab Sauv
2005 California
13.5%
$10
"like a jack of all trades"
Cab Sauv
2005 California
13.5%
$10
"like a jack of all trades"
Plenty of body for a wine with such a delicate aroma.
Flavours of spices and chocolate.
Would pair well with spaghetti and meatballs, mellow cheeses, grilled anything, and... wait for it... tapas!
Special thanks go to Eric Stein for the '05 BV Coastal Estates and helping us close up shop.
As always, a nod to Liz Stolper for the Pelham. She also brought the Weir. We talked about it and, Liz, you can come back if you don't bring wine made by a golfer anymore. No, hockey players don't count as golfers but don't press your luck.
Flavours of spices and chocolate.
Would pair well with spaghetti and meatballs, mellow cheeses, grilled anything, and... wait for it... tapas!
Special thanks go to Eric Stein for the '05 BV Coastal Estates and helping us close up shop.
As always, a nod to Liz Stolper for the Pelham. She also brought the Weir. We talked about it and, Liz, you can come back if you don't bring wine made by a golfer anymore. No, hockey players don't count as golfers but don't press your luck.
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