Ahhh, the morning after. With coffee in hand I get to sit and ponder the previous evenings events, mentally reviewing my thoughts on the various wines that passed my lips with far too much ease. After a bit of a dry spell, I made up for it in full force by managing to sample three different wines in one evening. Having my sister visiting me from across the water provided an excellent excuse to practise my pouring skills. Argentina and Germany were our hosts for the night and sure helped to heat up the conversation. Sis and I both agreed that the Arrabal, a Cab Sauvignon/Malbec blend from Argentina was worth a second glass. It had a rich deep flavor, was spicy and warm on the tongue and a great little kick at the end. All that plus a cool label on the bottle. We also enjoyed Trivento, which means 'Three Winds" and is from the Mendosa Valley. It was rich and fruity and tasted great with both cheese and crackers and salsa and chips.
Our final bottle was from Germany. I've never been a fan of German wines, in the past I have always found the German white wines too sweet for my liking and for that reason, have typically stayed away from German brands. My feelings held true for the bottle of Deinhard Pinot Noir, Qualitatswein 2009. Normally by the third bottle the taste isn't as important, but this bottle didn't even make it to the finish line. To be fair, it was a $15 bottle of wine and it's hard to get a good Pinot Noir at that price. Still, this bottle lacked body and a robust flavour. For me, the wine was too sweet, leaving an aftertaste that reminded me of grape juice. Nonetheless, it was great to sit and visit with me sis and we both enjoyed our wine time!
Cheers!
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