Santa Barbara and South – the West Coast Tour ending
Opening Wine
2012 Qupe Marsanne Santa Barbara County, California
Slightly sharp in the nose, nice blend (25% Rousanne) with
citrus hints and floral overtones. Bits of herb on a decent finish.
2011 Pali Pinot Noir Huntington Santa Barbara County, California
Moderate nose of cherry cola and cherry pie. Good smooth
mouthfeel; cherry , red raspberry and hints of earth. Nice aftertaste and acid
structure.
2011 Carol Shelton Monga Zinfandel, Cucamonga Valley, California
Good nose of red berry and herbs. Flavors are big – crushed berries,
different spices with a long finish.
2007 3 Saints 67 Red Blend, Santa Barbara County (Happy Canyon),
California
Cassis and pipe tobacco along with red berries fill the nose.
Big mouthfeel, with red and blackberries, hints of stone – light tannins, good structure
and moderate aftertaste.
2011 Melville Syrah Verna’s Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills,
California
Unusual nose – dried meat, plum and earth. Mouth filling
flavor with plum , red and black berry and cola. Aftertast long with hints of
cola and tar on the finish. Big wine that needs food, not a porch sipper.
Top vote getter was the Monga Zinfandel from Carol Shelton.
Until next time, keep popping those corks and I’ll meet you
behind the grape vines.
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