I worry, on occasion, that posting only TNs of wines I liked removes some of whatever small value they may have :). Added to time constraints and lack of expertise, and I'm less active than I'd really like.
However, last night removed the first problem, so three recent notes:
- Wrongo Bongo (2004, I think, but after this, who cares?) - Spanish red, looked very much like an attempt to market after the fashion of recent mass-market Australian successes (Rosemount, Yellowtail, etc.). Horrendously awful: sour, thin, acidic, little detectable fruit or indeed flavour. Way below D. Wouldn't even make it to a vinegar crock if I had one. Did I mention we didn't like it? [This was one of my rare indulgences in buying a wine for the name... won't do that again for a while :)]
And hence some raves:
- Justin 2003 Paso Robles Cab Sauv. Mild tannins for a Cab; not brutal, but still vibrant and warm with lots of cherry and great feel - polished wood; balanced throughout. Yum: A-.
- White Hall (Virginia) 2003 Monticello Cab Franc. I've posted on previous vintages of this wine before, and it keeps getting better - I have no affiliation oter than having served the '96 at my wedding :). This has benefitted from the short time in bottle over the last year, and is now mellowed and very open; lighter than the Justin but still rich and curranty.