Sunday, March 2, 2008

March 1st Wine Tasting Results

Okay, here are the results of the March 1st winetasting that took place at my home. Six wines were tasted hailing from Italy, France, United States and Spain. The Five tasters were myself, Dawson, Joe, John Z. and JP. All wines were rated on a scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.

Here are how the wines fell based on the group's average. From best to least favorite

1. LaGerla Brunello Di Montalcino, 2001, Italy, Tuscany, Sangiovese Grape: 4 rating
2. Espelt Saulo, 2005, Spain, Blend of Gernacha and Carinena: 3.5 rating
3. Milziade Sagrantino Di Montefalco, 2003, Italy, Umbria, Sagrantino Grape: 3.0 rating
4. Rizzi Barberesco Boito, 2004, Italy, Piedmonte, Nebbiolo Grape: 2.7 rating
5. Woodward Canyon Cabernet, 2004, Washington State, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvgn: 2.5
6. Amirault Bourguiel La Coudraye, 2005, France, Loire Valley, Cabernet Franc grape: 2.0

Some of the foods that these wines were tasted with where:
Pork tenderloine
Various Cheeses
Pasta, Penne & Vodka as well Alfreddo
Butternut squash soup
Beef: London Broil

Good time was had by all...

2 comments:

Jon-Paul said...

Ant, this is a terrific way to recap the festivities, as posting the specific wines in this way (with ratings) makes it a handy reference for future purchases! I agree a good time was had, and it was good seeing everyone!

Jon-Paul

Anonymous said...

My thoughts exactly JP. I would encourage everyone to post their own personal reviews of wines they've taste. This blog could become our own online wine cellar.

Also, I forgot to point out that by far Saulo (Spanish/blend) was by far the best bargain at $9.00 a bottle. You can't beat that.