Local non-serious group met Friday on Dave’s patio, with its lovely view of the Hudson, the Palisades, and the sunset. A nice spread of charcuterie, cheeses, and dips.
2021 Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato Rose PG?!?! Pale, coppery, moderate acids with strawberries and an unusual buttery note. B-The theme was (blind) reds from Europe but not France, Italy, or Spain. Light bodied, cherries, herbs, a little bitter note. I guessed Greece. Took a while to get to Georgia, especially as some question as to whether Georgia is Europe! 2019 Kapistoni Danakharuli. B
Fruity, forward, low tannin, low acid, I guessed Portugal. Friendly and easy in a juicy style
2018 Quinta de La Rosa BDouble-decanted in advance (and partially spilled as I made a U-ey to park!, luckily nothing got in car). Very floral, raspberry and wild berry leaves,. Bright. Fred got country, Dave region, and Fred producer. 2018 Enderle and Moll Liaison Pinot Noir B+/B
Fairly full,.expressive dark fruit, I was thinking Portugal again and scoffed when someone said PN. Oops.2019 Anton Bauer Wagram Pinot Noir B/B-
Hot wine, hot wine. I guessed Portugal. Much bigger, heavier, than the La Rosa.2017 Dos Lusiadas Eleivera (Douro) C+
Weedy, low acid but with a sharp profile, I was bewildered and went with Croatia. Nope.
2017 Prieler St Laurent C+Fresh acids, bright cherries, got country but thought Zweigelt, and had no clue it was same wine as the 2019. 2018 Anton Bauer Wagram Pinot Noir B
Good night, good walk home (no bears), good friends.
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.