Session 5 Wrap Up

Merlot
Session Date: April 5th (2008)

What a fun and interesting session Merlot gave us. The quality and interest with all 9 wines was fairly high, and this session proved Merlot's reputation and rap is undeserved. Thanks to all who attended and brought such a well-rounded selections of wines. Scroll down for a list of wines tasted. Next session - early late-summer 2008

WINES TASTED

Bordeaux (St. Emilion) - Chateau de Lescours (Grand Cru), 2001

Bordeaux (St. Emilion) - Chateau Soutard (Grand Cru Classe), 1995

Israel (Judean Hills) - Hai, The Patriots Merlot, 2005

New York (Finger Lakes) - Damiani Merlot, 2005

California (Sonoma Valley) - Simi Merlot, 2003

Washington (Columbia Valley) - Gordon Bros. Merlot, 2005

Australia (South Eastern Australia) - McGuigan Black Label Merlot, 2003

Chile (Maipo Valley) - Santa Rita Reserva Merlot, 2005

Chile (Central Valley) - Concha y Toro Casillero de Diablo Merlot, 2006

Nightcap - Falesco Vitano 2005

QUOTES

"Tuna on wheat"
"This is what I would drink if I were drunk"
"Why would you drink one if it's bad and low in alcohol"
"Tastes like how I think Merlot should taste"

PEOPLE PRESENT

Colin, Julie, Bob, Beth, Michael, Kim, Caitlyn, Chris, Andrea, Sonit, Nimisha