Adam's thoughts: This seemed to have a fuller flavor than similarly priced wines. Whereas others seem to waver between the taste of alcohol and water as major contributors to the conversation, this let the actual grapes say quite a bit. Incidentally, aeration made a marked difference between a tart flavor and something much more pleasant. Overall, a pretty nice bottle for around $10.
Puri's thoughts: For the price range, this was a nice bottle of wine! The smell maybe had a little bit of a sour aroma (nothing bad about that), but the taste was mild, even, and consistent. This is one of the first wines where when I tasted it, I felt like I knew which fruit flavor was there; here, I can taste black cherries. Mild and even is a good description for this bottle, and I look forward to enjoying it and making it a "safe go-to".
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Adam's Thoughts: The label claims hints of currant and cherry, though they may be too subtle to pass through the much stronger alcohol note. I suppose that certain shortcomings can be overlooked for a bottle costing less than $10, yet it is always a disappointment when a wine seems to have rejected the very idea of fruit as a flavor.
Puri's Thoughts: Although Adam has some problems with the bottle, I actually am kinda fond of it! The bitterness is only at the beginning of the "taste", where it then rides out to a mild-flavor to finish it off. The flavor is nowhere near heavy nor dry, which makes drinking it enjoyable for me. Adam is right though, as I would of enjoyed the taste of fruit more if it was stronger.
Puri's Thoughts: Although Adam has some problems with the bottle, I actually am kinda fond of it! The bitterness is only at the beginning of the "taste", where it then rides out to a mild-flavor to finish it off. The flavor is nowhere near heavy nor dry, which makes drinking it enjoyable for me. Adam is right though, as I would of enjoyed the taste of fruit more if it was stronger.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bogle Pinot Noir 2009
Puri's thoughts: Not too great. Although I'm the one that doesn't like Pinos too much, I at least can tell the difference between a good and bad one. This bottle didn't have really any taste to call itself a Pino in the first place. There was no spice, nor any depth in flavor or aroma. It simply gave the "fragrance" and taste of fermented grapes. Both were extremely bitter, almost what someone who appreciates wine may already consider Red Wine Vinegar. On the plus side, there was no sign of any sediments (not the biggest plus, really).
Adam's thoughts: We paired this with steak with good intentions. The steak was nice, but the wine contributed very little. As above, the wine is primarily an alcohol derived from grapes. There is very little positive to say about this bottle and, in fact, little to say at all.
Adam's thoughts: We paired this with steak with good intentions. The steak was nice, but the wine contributed very little. As above, the wine is primarily an alcohol derived from grapes. There is very little positive to say about this bottle and, in fact, little to say at all.
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