Started the month out right at the Austria Uncorked tasting. Following were Top 20 wines of the day. Ones I will be seeking out. Who knew Grüner Veltliner was so good? (Prices are approximate) |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Hoher Rain, Kremstal, Austria – $23 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Gaisberg Reserve, Kremstal, Austria – $20 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2008 Geyerhof Zweigelt Ried Richtern, Niederösterreich, Austria – $20 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Juris Zweigelt Selection, Burgenland, Austria – $18 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2008 Weinrieder Riesling Kugler, Niederösterreich, Austria – $25 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2008 Weinrieder Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben, Niederösterreich, Austria – $25 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Huber Grüner Veltliner DAC, Traisental, Austria – $15 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Veyder-Malberg Grüner Veltliner Kreutles, Wachau, Austria – $30 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé, Niederösterreich, Austria – $18 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Käferberg Reserve, Kamptal, Austria – $60 | **** |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Gobelsburger, Kamptal, Austria – $15 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Nikolaihof Wachau Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug, Wachau, Austria – $30 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Nikolaihof Wachau Grüner Veltliner Im Weingebirge Smaragd, Wachau, Austria – $35 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Turk Grüner Veltliner Kremser Sandgrube, Kremstal, Austria – $23 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Turk Grüner Veltliner Frechau, Kremstal, Austria – $30 | *** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Turk Zweigelt Im grossen Berg, Niederösterreich, Austria – $14 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2008 Heinrich Maestro Cuvée, Burgenland, Austria – $15 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2008 Heinrich Zweigelt, Burgenland, Austria – $20 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2010 Salomon Undhof Grüner Veltliner Hochterrassen, Niederösterreich, Austria – $15 | ** |
| 5/2/11 | 2009 Hirsch Grüner Veltliner Trinkvergnügen #8, Niederösterreich, Austria – $17 | ** |
| 5/5/11 | 2007 Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla Merlot Santa Barbara, CA – $22 | ** |
| 5/6/11 | 2009 Huber Grüner Veltliner Obere Steigen, Traisental, Austria – $23 | ** |
Finally held my Paso Robles 2007 Mourvèdre Showdown. Full reviews to come later. For details about the tasting, click here. |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Adelaida Cellars Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $30 | * |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Anglim Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $34 | *** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Calcareous Winery Reserve Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $42 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Denner Vineyards Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $42 | *** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Edward Sellers Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $35 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Minassian-Young Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $23 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Mooney Family Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $35 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Oso Libre Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $35 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Tablas Creek Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $35 | ** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Villa Creek Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $40 | *** |
| 5/7/11 | 2007 Villicana Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $30 | ** |
5/13/11 |
2005 Stolpman Vineyards Hilltops Syrah, Santa Barbara, CA – $38 |
**** |
5/16/11 |
2009 Quinto de Cardo Branco Beira, Portugal – $12 |
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| 5/16/11 | 2010 Companhia das Quintas Prova Regia Arinto Bucelas, Portugal – $11 | ** |
| 5/16/11 | 2010 Vinedos de Ithaca Odysseus Garnatxa Blanca Priorat, Spain – $13 | ** |
| 5/16/11 | 2010 Don Jacobo Rosado Rioja, Spain – $10 | ** |
| 5/16/11 | 2010 Quinto de Soalheiro Alvarinho Vinho Verde, Portugal – $21 | *** |
| 5/16/11 | 2010 Bodegas As Laxas Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain – $18 | ** |
| 5/16/11 | 2010 Bodegas Terra Sigilata Filon Garnacha Calatayud, Spain – $11 | ** |
| 5/17/11 | 2007 Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah California – $10 | * |
Got a chance to revisit Italian wines at the Vino Vino LA event. The following wines were the ones that really stood out and delivered quality and complexity in their price range. Ones I will be seeking out. |
| 5/18/11 | 2009 Caldora Pecorino Colle dei Venti IGT Abruzzo, Italy – $18 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2010 Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina Campania, Italy – $15 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | NV Perle di Piera Rosé Veneto, Italy – $18 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2008 G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmonte, Italy – $30 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2009 Malvira Roero Arneis Piedmonte, Italy – $16 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2008 Eraldo Viberti Dolcetto Piedmonte, Italy – $20 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2008 La Giolella Sytà Marche, Italy – $20 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2005 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy – $75 | *** |
| 5/18/11 | 2009 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Campania, Italy – $20 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2010 Anselmi San Vicenzo Veneto, Italy – $15 | *** |
| 5/18/11 | 2008 Anselmi Capitel Croce Veneto, Italy – $22 | ** |
| 5/18/11 | 2009 Planeta La Segreta Bianco Sicilia, Italy – $16 | ** |
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| 5/19/11 | 2004 L'Aventure Esate Cúvee Paso Robles, CA – $65 | *** |
5/20-22: Weekend in Paso Robles. Seriously too much wine to elaborate here. |
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| 5/24/11 | 2006 kukkula Sisu Paso Robles, CA – $28 | ** |
| 5/25/11 | 2007 Vina Alarba Old Vines Garnacha Aragon, Spain – $10 | * |
| 5/27/11 | 2008 McPrice Myers Terre Blanche Paso Robles, CA – $22 | ** |
| 5/28/11 | 2006 Grey Stack Cellars Narcissist Syrah Sonoma, CA – $45 | *** |
| 5/29/11 | 2004 Halter Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, CA – $28 | ** |
| 5/30/11 | 2007 Gelfand Winery Syrah Paso Robles, CA – $30 | *** |
