Stock Your Cellar! (May '08)

May 30, 2008 - Ashland

Chateau De La Vieille Tour 2007
The wine has a fine, light straw color with pale gold highlights and a refined fresh nose on which distinctive floral combine with highly elegant notes of Sauvignon and a hint of toast. Sauvignon brings refinement and texture, while Semillon gives substance and the impression of roundness in the mouth. The long finish is expressive and harmonious with ripe fruit and a slightly mineral tinge
Allyson’s Pairing: Galet Normand

A to Z Pinot Gris 2007
"Smooth, polished and appealing for its pear and nectarine aromas and flavors, remaining delicately balanced and refreshing through the open-textured finish. Drink now through 2009.
89 Points Wine Spectator
Allyson’s Pairing: Soigon Bucherondin

Farnese Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Hugh Johnson called it our fabulous Farnese - “the hearty, ripe, really warming wine that Chianti so often fails to be” while US supremo Robert Parker hailed it “one to buy by the car-load” say what you want but this a great wine Vibrant purple with satin-textured bramble, black cherry and wild berry flavors. Delicious with roasts and meaty pasta
Allyson’s Pairing: Mt. Townsend Trailhead Tomme

Abacela Umpqua Cuvee Syrah 2004
2004 They were again successful in crafting a subtle, quite fruit forward style Syrah. This wine exhibits black and blue fruit aromas and flavors with the requisite medium-bodied balance of acidity and tannin structure to make it enjoyable now without the need for additional bottle aging. If desired, however, it will cellar well in the near term for three to four years.
Allyson’s Pairing: Pyrenees Vache with Peppercorns

Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Rich ruby in color with dark cherry, black current, toffee and mocha notes. Silky tannins and good structure lead to a long and complex finish accented with vanilla notes. 90 points Robert Parker
Allyson’s Pairing: Old Amsterdam Aged Gouda

Big Ass Zinfandel 2006
A powerhouse red! Enjoy the Big Ass for its ample and full-flavored style. Ripe blueberry and blackberry aromas are layered with a complex range of black olive, fig, and other spicy and savory characters. On the palate, ripe red fruit flavors are integrated with flavors of chocolate and vanilla. 91 points Wine Enthusiast
Allyson’s Pairing: Valdeon