Inn at Pleasant Lake

Archive for June, 2008

Monsanto, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2003

Tawny ruby in color. Bright cherry, espresso, roses and amare on the nose. Soft and light with rose petals and dried cherry in the foreground. Orange zest and vanilla chime in on the mid-palate. Silky and generous. $38

Monte Antico, Tuscany, Italy, 2003

A ripe and fruity red, with simple crushed strawberry and berry aromas and flavors. $32

Greg Norman Estates, Limestone Coast, Australia, 2006

Lively style with strong plum, currant and blueberry flavor. Long smooth finish. A wonderful vintage. $32

McManis Petite Syrah, Central Coast, California, 2008

Starts with a wave of coconut, vanilla and mocha from toasty oak that fold into cherry, peppermint and cola flavors. Firm tannins linger in the cedary finish. $34

Tensley, Syrah, Santa Barbara County, Colson Canyon, CA, 2007

Firm and bold with rich, chewy tannins.  This full-bodied syrah offers layers of berry, sage, mineral, dried currant and floral scents.  $76

Rosemount Estate, Australia, 2006

A delicious aroma of warm, spicy liquorice and brambly berry fruit, interwoven with savory American oak. The palate is richly textured with well defined, ripe blackberry fruit flavours, soft generous tannins on the mid-palate and a long, rich finish. $30

Wolf Blass, Yellow Label, South Australia, 2007

Juicy plum with a hint of mint. Medium to full-bodied. The lingering soft tannins add to the structure of the wine without dominating. $32

Penfolds, Bin 389, South Australia, 2006

Ripe and fuzzy, with a thin blanket of tannins around a supple core of blackberry, smoke and spice flavors, persisting nicely on the finish. $62

Caymus, Napa, Valley, California, 2007

Opens with a black cherry bouquet.  Smooth and well-balanced on the palate with black cherry flavor and hints of black raspberries.  Long, persistent finish.  $118

Sebastiani, Sonoma County, California, 2006

Balanced and delightful. Light notes of cedar let the currant, plum and black cherry come forth. $36