Black cats and sassy bitches sounds more like it has to do with ill behaved pets than it does with wine, but trust me this is still about wine. The last two wines for the November tasting to be exact.
BLACK CAT
Zeller Schwarze Katz, or "black cat" wines originate in the village of Zell along the Mosel River Region Germany near the French border. The wine labels of this Riesling blend often features the legendary arched black cat. Legend has it a black cat fiercely guarded a barrel of Zeller wine that was cellared alongside many other varietal wine barrels. Locals and wine merchants concluded that the Zeller wine was special and hence naming it for its guardian.
Most people associate Germany with beer, perhaps that it is because it was the Romans not the Germans who are credited for the development of viniculture and wine making in ancient Germany. Regardless, the German wine industry is large and highly successful worldwide . Zeller Schwarze Katz wines offer value and quality at a reasonable price. The wines are fairly popular in Germany and are also exported to many markets throughout the world. It should be enjoyed as the Germans do, as an everyday wine with friends, family and food.
Varietal: Zeller Schwartz Katz, Riesling-blend
Producer/Importer: Josef Friedrich
Region: Mosel Germany
Vintage:
Price: $
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): Light golden
Smell (bouquet, aroma): sweet white grapes
Taste (acidity, balance, body): light in taste, crisp and refreshing
Bottle presentation:
Label description: Arched black cat
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 8
Date consumed: November 9, 2011
Comments:
SASSY BITCH
Sassy Bitch is a catchy name, but beyond that I was not impressed with this Chardonnay. Sour grapes is the only way I can describe the feel and taste on my tongue. Which is far from other reviews I have seen that describe it as an "attractive banana bouquet with traces of tropical fruits. It sits on the palate like a soft bushel of fruit and finishes with a subtle vanilla dollop." Or "nice tropical fruit flavors, a little creamy with baked pineapple flavors". Like a bad first date maybe I should take the advice of the others and give the blond a second chance.
Sassy Bitch wines come in four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay. All of their wines are from Chile and come with a modest price tag. All four varietals are priced at $9.99.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Producer/Importer: Sassy Bitch
Region: Central Valley Chile
Vintage: 2010
Price: $9.99
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): light yellow
Smell (bouquet, aroma):
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Sour grapes
Bottle presentation: Fuchsia and black label screaming SASSY BITCH
Winemakers notes: “Attractive amber color, intensive and brilliant. Pleasant bouquet with some tropical fruits, peach, banana, pineapple an flower notes. The palate has a nice body with a medium acidity, young and fresh.”
Comparisons: Has no buttery oak flavors of a traditional Chardonnay
Overall rating (1-10): 2
Date consumed: November 9, 2011
Comments: Almost wonder if this is how the wine really tastes or if we got a bad bottle.
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