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, May 10, 2011

Sexto

Sexto meaning 6th in Spanish is a blend of a blend of six different Spanish grapes, Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the ancient grape Lledoner Pelut Noir.  It is the 6th grape added the Lledoner Pelut Noir that gives the wine the panache the wine maker was looking for. 

Varietal:  a blend of six grapes: Grenache 33%, Carignan 30%, Tempranillo 20%, Syrah 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 6%, and grape Lledoner Pelut Noir 6%.
Producer/Importer:  Sexto
Region: Terra Alta (northeastern) Spain
Vintage: 2007
Price: $8-11
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): moderate red
Smell (bouquet, aroma):  like a Pinot Noir
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Serious spice, smooth, not as full bodied as one would expect from a red
Bottle presentation: Dark Red label
Label description: “Sexto is fresh, fruit-laden, spicy and quite distinctive. This delicious wine captures the unmistakable flavor and character of northeastern Spain.”
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 7.5
Date consumed: April 13, 2011
Comments: Just a bit of silliness, but this wine was served with Kit Kats as our chocolate substitute.  Chocolate mellows the spiciness.
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