About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

March 2011-Sweet Reds

March is the month that comes in roaring like a lion and leaves like a sweet lamb... March 9th wines, overall were pretty sweet, and sure to sweeten even the worst of a northern spring snow storm. I'll start off with the reds of the night-Truffle Merlot and Saint Josef Red wine.

Varietal: Merlot
Producer/Importer: Truffle Merlot-Maverick Wine Group
Region: Monterey California
Vintage:
Price:
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): dark red
Smell (bouquet, aroma): smells of heaven-chocolate! maybe a little cherry merlot too.
Taste (acidity, balance, body): sweet chocolate with the smooth merlot
Bottle presentation: bold
Label description: "Truffle Merlot is a velvety tribute to the most seductive of tastes; the rich decadence of dark chocolate infused with the silky, full-bodied elegance of fine Monterey Merlot"
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 9
Date consumed: March 9, 2011
Comments: Merlot infused with chocolate.

Varietal: Red Wine
Producer/Importer: Saint Josef
Region: Rheinhessen
Vintage: 2009
Price:
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): moderately dark red
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Cherries
Taste (acidity, balance, body): sweet and smooth with an acidic finish. Hint of cinnamon spice.
Bottle presentation:
Label description: NA
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 6
Date consumed: March 9, 2011
Comments: Domfelder grape variety.
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