This is for you Dad and C$. I think you are the only ones who read my wino blog.

Conquista
Torrontes
Vintage 2007

This Argentina wine was was a bit sweet for my tastes. But, then again, I think that anything white is sweet. At least it wasn't a Riesling.

Charamba Douro
2004
Portugal

This was a random red that I picked up. This had a distinctive bitter flavor.

2003
George De Bouef
Shiraz

I've had it before. It's your basic shiraz.

On a related note, Emily is drinking a Tempranillo on her own volition. I have rubbed off on her. I will consider this a personal victory.

Malbec ( Read more... )

PKNT
Carmenere
2006
Chile

Really smooth red, not heavy.

I am currently drinking a Georges de Boeuf Cote de Rhone.

It's bitter, and has a good aftertaste.

Last night I went out to the bars with my room mate Emily. The rest of the room mates were gone at a concert. And the only thing on tv were What Not to Wear reruns and High School Musical 2. I would have sang along to HSM and Emily would have eventually killed me. Going out the bars was a good option. As it was a friday night in Madison, the bars ( Read more... )

Casillero del Diablo
Carmenere, 2006
Chile.

Quite good.

I just tried a Carmenere. This has been compared to Merlot wines. It is from Chile, and tastes really dark and smooth.

Chrissy, if you are reading this, your book recommended this. Muchas Gracias and happy half birthday.

I am home for break, these are the wines that I have been drinking. Apparently, my parents have gone on a zinfandel buying spree. Here are the wines that I have tasted ( Read more... )