2006 Concannon Syrah, Central Coast California $6.99
A bargain wine that doesn’t measure up to the Petite Sirah from the same producer. Color was OK although the nose wasn’t much to speak about - some red berry upfront. Flavor was red fruit and dull spice on the mid-palate. Adequate, based on the structure (acid balance) but not one that you’d rush back to stock up on.
2010 Protocolo de Castilla, Bodega Eugenen Sale 6.99, reg about 8-9
The next vintage of the favorite Spanish sipper – very similar to the 2009, bright flavors, hints of cherry and easy to drink. Even at seven dollars, a wine to buy in quantity for every day drinking or after the good bottles when friends can no longer tell the difference in the wines.
2008 Estancia Meritage, Paso Robles, California $20’ish
A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Very bright purple color. Open, fruity nose, with cherry and red berry tones. Flavor of red and dark berries, hints of graphite and bell pepper. Well balanced with a few tannins and nice acid backbone. Very nice bottle of wine, not overly big, but well balanced and good quality. Wish I would have kept it longer and drank with friends.
All right - I'll tell you about the WWWC Italian tasting shortly, I've got to type up the notes. Keep popping those corks and I'll meet you out behind the grapevines!
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