2005 2005 Gaetano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio

2005 2005 Gaetano D'Aquino Pinot Grigio

I found this to be quaffable. Many of the flavors were muted but at this price it was still worth the money.

2006 Abrazo del Toro Garnacha-Tempranillo

2006 Abrazo del Toro Garnacha-Tempranillo

With carne asada on the menu this seems like the logical answer and it didn’t disappoint. I found light red fruit on the nose with hints of spice running along the backbone. A bit on the dry side there were tastes of strawberries that led to a earthy, spicy finish.

2007 La Boca Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 La Boca Cabernet Sauvignon

The first 2007 of the year! I couldn’t help but take a flier. Before everyone gets to excited yes I know Beaujolais was out last November, not a fan, sorry! Named after the home of the Tango you may think this is from Buenos Aries but it is indeed from Mendoza. After my favorable experience with the Amaicha Bonarda I was open to trying another little known bottle from Mendoza. Unfortunately, this one disappointed. I could taste them trying to get the stems and greenness out of the bottle. Alas, it didn’t help. I know it was only $3, perhaps the Malbec was better. At this price point I’ll spend the extra $2 for this Chalk Creek Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

2005 Epicuro Aglianico Beneventano

2005 Epicuro Aglianico Beneventano

Aglianico at this price, you must be kidding. The nose showed mainly cherries with some barrel scents and spiciness lingering in the background. On the palate it struck me as light, fruity and slightly on the dry side. A sure winner so much so that I ranked it #1 in my Best of TJ's Wines Jan '08 post.

For my full review, check here http://jasonslist.wordpress.com/?p=208

Tasting Tags: barrel cherry light spicy