Inn at Pleasant Lake

Archive for September, 2009

Tintara, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2005

Plenty of rich plum, cherry and savory, thyme scented meat flavors make it feel vibrant and full bodied.  Long, bold finish.  $42

Thunevin, Bad Boy, France, 2005

Medium body with a silky texture and loads of plum, cassis and cherry flavor.  $42

Château Verdignan, Haut Médoc, France, 2005

Delicious.  Dark coloring, lots of blackberry, mineral and black licorice.  Full body, silky tannins and long finish.  $58

Pedestal, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005

Substantial and rich.  Distinct blackberry and cream flavors with mocha notes through the long, generous finish.  $84

Vilafonté, Series M, Paarl, South Africa, 2003

Superb blend, 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc.  Has lots of delicious raspberry and cassis fruit with mocha and mineral notes.  Very polished texture and nice structured finish.   $54

Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2005

Yummy, displaying lots of raspberry, blackberry and licorice.  Notes of tobacco and roasted herb.  Long smoky finish with fine acidity.  $58

Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles, California, 2005

Such a treat.  77% Cabernet, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre.  Smooth, elegant and refined.  Nice focus on juicy red currant, black cherry and wild berry ending with a long complex finish that keeps the flavors reverberating.  $110

Girard, Artistry, Napa Valley, California, 2006

Well focused, richly flavored and balanced. 59% Cabernet, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 7% Merlot.  Gains depth on the long finish.   $74

Machherndl, Federspiel, Kollmütz, Wachau, Austria, 2007

Crisp and refreshing.  Elegant, dry style with notes of apples, pears, gooseberries and the typical spiciness and minerality – good length and freshness.  $36