Spire Collection/Major Brands

Mt Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008... the old Chateau Potelle property.. proper nose with dried red berries on the finish.. good grip..

Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard 2005.. dusty nose juicy on the mid palate but a dull finish that isnt very appetizing.

LaJota Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009 .. winner of this little tasting.. very fruit forward with vanilla on the finish.. soft and silky tannins.. yummy by itself or would handle food too

Les Cadrans de Lassegne Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008.. light in color and flavors.soft minerality but tasted after the Lassegue

Lassegue Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2007. french stink from start to finish. where is the fruit?? very dusty.. not my style for sure.

patz and hall/kevin hinchman/ bommarito

Patz and Hall only produces Pinot Noir and chardonnay, but they do it from several locations through out Sonoma and Napa.

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010... lush and toasty but not over handedly so... surprisingly light finish. made from select vineyard sights in the sonoma coast ava.

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2010 fermentation in barrel, from some of the oldest vines available to P & H. again slightly oaky with 100% malolactic I was expecting the butter bomb but they handled it very well.. light caramel finish.

Hyde Vineyard  Chardonnay Carneros 2009  a year older and still as vital.. fruit forward with a little softer hand on the oak at the finish

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010.. more dried fruit on front with a cranberry tart finish... lots of grip and substance

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009.. a year older and darker color than the first pinot. intense fruit on the palate.. rich and meaty.. coffee and mocha finish.. could stand up to most food very well

cynthia bommarito miscellanious wines

Steele Cabernet Red Hills Lake County 2009 from a beckstoffer owned vineyard. lots of tannin, dark berry. a little harsh on the finish.

Writers Block Petite Sirah ... from the son of Jed Steele comes the Writers block wines.. the Petite is very woodsy in its aromas and lots of tannin and dark fruit.. good value

Scaia Garganega Chardonnay 2010.. blend.. sauv blanc nose and lots of acidity.. comes off much like a sauv blanc. was hoping for a different experience with the different grape composition.

george vial major brands

Terlato wine international..

Giarusso Zinfandel Dry Creek 2009.. meaty nose, more elegant expression of zinfandel.

Domaine and Terlato L Block Shiraz Pyrennes Victoria Australia 2008... aromas of vegetable soup,, and meaty.. not as much of that on the back and for the money I was a little disappointed in its overall zip

Terlato cabernet Rutherford Napa 2007.. pretty cab nose, and good juice, may be a little hot but that could calm down with some aging

Episode Napa Valley 2007.. big nose and juicy tannins ... quite good if a little pricey

Terlato Chardonnay 2007... lime and cilantro on the nose, good acidity if missing some body.

Vintas sustainable wines for earth day/ kim klein mo bev

Bodini Chardonnay 2010.. had to change from Budini because of the king of beers.. lots of minerality and acidity... lite fruit..

Bodini Malbec 2011  light green on the nose, a bit more food friendly less of a cocktail wine.

tikal natural organic malbec 2010.. earthy, slatey nose, dark color lots of fruit tannin

ben marco cabernet sauvignon 2008... maybe a little past prime.. dirty nose, lite mouthfeel..

susana balbo cabernet sauvignon 2009.. best of the bunch. pretty cedar nose, great mouthfeel and tannin for days.

small vineyards/major brands tim Freehan

Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi Marche 2010  always liked this wine.. good weight and minerality with some honeyed character

La Quercia MOntepulciano d Abruzzo 2010 almost mistaken for a rhone.. nose of iodine and earth.. not overly so.. lots of grip on the palate.. good food wine

Sikelia Nero d'avola Sicily 2010 stainless steel.. lots of red berry fruit on nose and palate.. tasty

Tortarossa Toscana  2010 , made from 100% sangiovese. cute label takes a shot at layer cake.. the name means red cake... somewhat sweet on the palate..

Bocelli Sangiovese IGT  a little green on the nose, a little italian stink.. some nice fruit. but not really that interesting

Bocelli Prosecco soft mousse, good acidity, light white peach on the finish.. and yes it is that Bocelli

an evening in loch loyd

What an opportunity to have 10 wine people bring a wine to show off.. hopefully.
januik Cold Creek Chardonnay Washington 2008.. toasty on the finish. not quite sure onthe ML but definitely was a cross between Cali and Burgundy

2005 mondavi reserve pinot noir.. showing lots of fruit. and some dried mushroom.. surprisinly youthful

1994 Silver Oak Napa my contribution. past its prime and still showing some fruit... pencil box nose

Frank Family Napa Cabernet 2008.. dark fruit.. and tannins.. great for the cost

Mondavi Reserve cab 2008 big..

Rudd Oakville red 2005.. hot and chewy.. needs food

Episode Terlato 2006... weakest of the bunch

Cardinale 2006.. loads of fruit and tannin.. very nice

DelDotto 2001..the first bottle was corked.. second lovely fruit but not as lovely as

deldotto 2002.. loaded for bear and it was a hit.. my favorite of the night.. lush and supple

deldotto 2003... made with missouri oak and definitely showing more tightness... all three had lovely pencil box notes o wax and graphite

Jonata Sangre Syrah 2008... beautiful nose that didnt quite show on the palate.. but still pretty

2Hands Ares Australia 2007... rich luscious nose and finish... sweet fruit for sure