Originally Posted by
violist
White wine
Chateau De Tracy "Mademoiselle De T" 2005 Pouilly Fume
Guy Saget Les Logeres 2006 Pouilly Fume
Estancia Pinnacles Chardonnay 2005 Monterey
Hawk Crest Chardonnay 2006 California
Red wine
Taurus Roble 2004 Toro (Tempranillo)
Capcanes Mas Donis 2005 Montsant (Tempranillo/Garnacha)
Aquinas Merlot 2004 Napa
Pedroncelli Bench Vineyards Merlot 2005 DCV
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The Pedroncelli was uncomplicated, cherryish, a bit too
bright, a bit too sweet. I switched to the Montsant, which
I preferred by a wide margin - it was rich-textured, well
tannined, and quite drinkable indeed.
The Château de Tracy is a very drinkable example of its type - good fruit, with quite a zing on the finish. Agree about the Pedroncelli - wouldn't go out of my way to drink that again. SFO-LHR on Sunday, they had both Taurus and Mas Adonis. Unfortunately they opened the Taurus first and then ran out, switching to Mas Adonis. While Mas Adonis is good if you start with that, it pales by comparison with the Taurus.
Have to say that I think Mr Frost is doing a good job for UA in the wine department, given what must be severe budgetary restrictions. Please bring back the Raymond Monterey Chardonnay.....