Inn at Pleasant Lake

Archive for July, 2010

Candia Vineyards, New Hampshire, NV

A classic, unoaked, dry white wine.  $28

Domaine Cherrier et Fils, Loire, France, 2008

Light-bodied, but with good drive to the herb, lime and flint notes that stay bright on the finish.   $42

Da Vinci, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, 2008

Lively, with plum, berry and a hint of milk chocolate on a simple, fruity palate.  $34

D’Arenberg, The Stump Jump, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2008

Impressive.  Packs in cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and has a beautiful mineral-inflected finish.  $36

Tintara, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2006

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

Landmark, Damaris Reserve, Sonoma County, California, 2007

Rich and full-bodied.  Tiers of apricot, melon, fig and citrus that are concentrated without being heavy, ends with a dash of smoky oak.  $74

Hogue, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008

Bright and lively, with pretty melon and citrus flavors, lingering gently.  $32

Acrobat, Eugene, Oregon, 2009

Light and juicy, with a mouthful of pear, honeydew and spice aromas and flavors.  Lingers nicely.  $32

Loosen Bros., Dr. L., QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, 2008

Round and Accessible, with fresh peach and grapefruit flavors up front, giving way to bright acidity on the finish.  $34

Snoqualmie, Winemaker’s Select, Columbia Valley, 2009

Tasty and yummy peach, melon and tropical fruit notes.  Blended from grapes from Germany and Washington.  $30