Friday, 10 June 2011

 Trying all the new wines that come through our door can be a trying and daunting task, but as professionals often must, we pushed ahead yesterday and continued our "team tasting". We started our tasting with the Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir 2010, with distinct flavours of licorice, cherry, dark chocolate and a smokiness on the palate, it was an immediate hit! At only $14.90 a bottle, there is nothing not to love about this hit from Chile! Following the organic trend, we tried the Cono Sur Carmenre/ Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 blend next. On the nose this blend was much more fruity then the Pinot Noir. On the palate you could feel the increase in tannins combined with flavours of cherry, oak and black pepper, finishing with a vegetal hint on the end. This wine was a hit by all who tend to drink more red wine then white, as it was a bit bolder. Lastly, we had the pleasure of tasting the 2007 vintage of the Parusso Barbera D'Alba Superiore. It was bold, with flavours of licorice and coffee on the palate and it was DELICIOUS! A must try!!!!

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