Rated 91 on wine spectator. "A burly Rufina, offering dried dark fruits and chewy tannins, with an aftertaste of dark chocolate and mineral. Full and satisfying, with fresh acidity on the back palate. A go-to Chianti. Drink now. 121,000 cases made. –JS"
Good.smokey, oaky peppery medium to full bodied. Has some cherry to it but overwhelmed by the alcohol... pretty acidic and has its share of tannins. Really, my tongue feels coated with them.... amazing with fatty foods but not a good sipping wine. It paired well with brie but it would be really good with red meats, especially prime rib.
I prefer more fruity wines but this is a decent wine for a steak dinner.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Mitolo Jester - Shiraz
I love this wine!!! I tried the Cab Sauv as well - also delicious!
Jester is always a great choice for a bold yet easy drinking wine to enjoy all on its own!
Nose- Vanilla, ripe fruit... cherry black and very ripe, black pepper.
mouth - delicious! cherry, juicy, sharp, spicy complex but so easy drinking. Very little dryness. Great wine.
Jester is always a great choice for a bold yet easy drinking wine to enjoy all on its own!
Nose- Vanilla, ripe fruit... cherry black and very ripe, black pepper.
mouth - delicious! cherry, juicy, sharp, spicy complex but so easy drinking. Very little dryness. Great wine.
Indian Fusion Red Lentil Soup
I made this soup when I wasn't feeling so well... It had the spicy kick and healthy ingredients that I needed!
Ingredients:
2 cups red lentils
3 leeks
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 small red chillies
1 and a half to 2 veggie boullion cubes (to taste)
1-2 tablespoon tomato paste
spinach - your call on how much
Spices:
Garam Masala
Cumin
Turmeric
Chilli Powder
Curry Powder
3 Cardomom pods
2 bay leaves
Boil the lentils in water with a couple of pinches of Turmeric, Cumin, Cardomom, bay leaves and 1 bouillon cube. Bring to boil, reduce and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain lentils reserving the liquid and removing the bay leaves and cardomom.
Add vegetables to liquid and simmer until tender. Blend all vegetables you will end up with a thicker base for soup. Add the lentils and season to taste with remaining spices. Leave on low heat to combine flavours.
Serve with a dollop of lime infused yoghurt or sour cream with paranthas - yum!
Ingredients:
2 cups red lentils
3 leeks
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 small red chillies
1 and a half to 2 veggie boullion cubes (to taste)
1-2 tablespoon tomato paste
spinach - your call on how much
Spices:
Garam Masala
Cumin
Turmeric
Chilli Powder
Curry Powder
3 Cardomom pods
2 bay leaves
Boil the lentils in water with a couple of pinches of Turmeric, Cumin, Cardomom, bay leaves and 1 bouillon cube. Bring to boil, reduce and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain lentils reserving the liquid and removing the bay leaves and cardomom.
Add vegetables to liquid and simmer until tender. Blend all vegetables you will end up with a thicker base for soup. Add the lentils and season to taste with remaining spices. Leave on low heat to combine flavours.
Serve with a dollop of lime infused yoghurt or sour cream with paranthas - yum!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
DOMAINE BOSQUET LATOUR DE FRANCE
Domaine Bosquet - Latour de France - 2009 $13.99 at the LCBO
Cotes du Rousillion
At first smell, it seemed i would not like this wine. It smells thin, strong in alcohol and an almost floral bouquet....
Then I tasted it. What a surprise! Great mouth-feel, creamy texture with almost no tannins! I'd buy this one again - nice easy drinking weekday wine.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=223479
Fleur Pinot Noir Rose
Fleur 2010 Pinor Noir Rose - North Coast California
Nose - Strawberries and cream with hints of melon - ending with citrus and alcohol.
Mouth - Definitely hits you with strawberries and cream but it is well balanced with a crisp feeling of citrus. A lingering taste of melon. A dry wine but still fruity at first sip... As you drink more it is a light and refreshing summer Rose.
I would prefer something with a bit more honey so I'm going to keep looking until I find one. If you like crisp roses with a lot of citrus and a good dose of fruit... this is for you.
Nose - Strawberries and cream with hints of melon - ending with citrus and alcohol.
Mouth - Definitely hits you with strawberries and cream but it is well balanced with a crisp feeling of citrus. A lingering taste of melon. A dry wine but still fruity at first sip... As you drink more it is a light and refreshing summer Rose.
I would prefer something with a bit more honey so I'm going to keep looking until I find one. If you like crisp roses with a lot of citrus and a good dose of fruit... this is for you.
QUINTA DA NESPEREIRA VINEATICU 2008
QUINTA DA NESPEREIRA VINEATICU 2008
Quinta Da Nespereira, Dao Vineaticu - 2008
from Serra Da Estrela, Gouveia, Portugal
It is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen and Tinta Roriz.
Rated 86 by Wine Spectator
Nose: peppery, chock full of a minerality with notes of vanilla and a hint of dried black fruit.
Mouth: a bit thin at first sip but definite taste of vanilla. Its fair share of tannins but the minerals and spice along with the hint of black fruit balance it nicely - the vanilla smooths out the finish.
Decent wine especially since it is $18.95 at the LCBO.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=vineaticu&ITEM_NUMBER=&language=EN
I'd buy it again, a good light easy drinking red.
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