Yes, I should be studying for my mid term exam next week on Old World Wines but my brain is fried right now trying to remember all of the regions of Bordeaux. Haven’t even started to studying Burgundy, Alsace, Rhone or Champagne.
France could, and should be a course all on it’s own.
So I took a break from studying to prepare dinner. Chicken on the BBQ topped with some roasted garlic.
I opened a bottle of Chateau de Charmes 2007 Riesling. (VQA Niagara On The Lake)
Very interesting indeed. Some citrus but a lot of petrol in botht the nose and taste. The petrol dominated the fruits. It was interesting, different and quite good.
Early today while organizing my cellar, again I should have been studying (see a pattern developing here) I came across an unopened case of 2007 Mastronardi Estate Winery Syrah. The case was somewhat on it’s side but I am starting to question the tilt of the case. When I discovered the case, I decided to open a bottle and the cork was rather dry. I have since racked the rest of the case with the bottles tilted so the corks will be exposed to the wine inside the bottle. I am hoping this will prevent the corks from drying out.
The wine was not damaged. In fact Mastronardi’s Syrah has developed rather well inside the bottle. Still lots of spice with softer tannins. Very drinkable right now.
Gary
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