The vagaries of the travel job took over life and now I am posting to my blog after almost a year and a half. Not that I did not enjoy wine or visit wine countries during this period; its just that I did not have any time to post my rendezvous with wines. Last summer, we took a driving trip to Long Island, NY and recently we went back to our favorite place, the Finger Lakes, for a short Memorial Day vacation. Wines from this region continue to improve. We tasted some decent wines and brought back almost six cases. I look forward to a summer full of enjoying these good wines. In the past week, we tried the following two wines.
1. 2011 KATO Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) - Our friends brought this for a dinner at our place. Tropical fruits, citrus and a hint of herbs on the nose with a smooth, buttery palate and balanced acidity leading to a slight mineral and oak on the finish. Good wine for a hot summer day.
2. Schooner Red (Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Finger Lakes - Seneca, NY, USA) - A meritage style blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with dark fruit and berries on the nose, smooth palate and medium finish. Good wine with or without food.
1. 2011 KATO Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) - Our friends brought this for a dinner at our place. Tropical fruits, citrus and a hint of herbs on the nose with a smooth, buttery palate and balanced acidity leading to a slight mineral and oak on the finish. Good wine for a hot summer day.
2. Schooner Red (Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Finger Lakes - Seneca, NY, USA) - A meritage style blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with dark fruit and berries on the nose, smooth palate and medium finish. Good wine with or without food.
