Wine Shipment!

Nov 18, 2007 12:27

I forgot about this!  Before I left for Atlanta, the newest Zaca Mesa wine shipment came in!  Three bottles as usual:

1.  2006 Roussanne

This is a 100% Roussane, grown in Santa Ynez, and aged 10 months in French Oak casks.   "On the nose, aromas of apricots, figs, honey, and spice fill the glass."  Haven't tried it yet, but I think Thanksgiving will be the perfect time.

2.  2005 Eight Barrel Syrah

This is the amazing wine that turned me on to Zaca Mesa the very first time I tried it.  I love Syrah, and this is a super vintage, with strong notes of blackberry, cassis, white pepper and sage, with vanilla and espresso aromas make this a wonderful wine with steak or hearty foods.

3.  2005 Westerly Vineyard Syrah

Zaca bought Syrah grapes from another vineyard in the eastern part of the Santa Ynez valley, and this wine, which I have not tried either, is said to be "jammy, with blackberry, boysenberry and lichorace flavorings."  Aged in French Oak casks for 18 months, this might be a Thanksgiving wine as well!

Heading over to BevMo for a few new ones, so if I find more I shall report!  Happy Thanksgiving and happy wining! :)

Vanni

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