Wine Tasting-Saturday April 9, 2011

#1 - 2009 Cline Cellars Rousanne/Marsanne (Sonoma) Btl $11.99 / Gls $4.00

Straightforward lemony flavors are juicy and refreshing, with a flair of spice, fresh tobacco and apple on the finish.

#2-2008 Jules Taylor Pinot Gris (New Zealand) Btl $16.99 / Gls $6.00

The 2009 Cotes de Tablas Blanc is an unqualified success. A blend of 45% Viognier, 28% Roussanne, 20% Marsanne, and the rest Grenache blanc, nectarine and flower notes combined with wet rocks, honeyed grapefruit, and white peach are all present in this medium-bodied, richly fruity, yet very well-defined wine.

#3- 2008 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley) Btl $19.99 / Gls $7.00

Lithe, elegant and nicely focused to show off its bright raspberry and cherry fruit. Lightly veiled in fine tannins, picking up white pepper and cinnamon notes on the lively finish.

#4 - 2007 Wishing Tree Shiraz (Western Australia) Btl $12.99 / Gls $5.00

Bright and jazzy, offering a lively mouthful of spice and blueberry flavors that skitter easily through the refined finish.