November 2014 - Cru Beaujolais

Once again we had 11 wines. Although it would have been really fun to have at least 1 wine from each of the 10 areas, we instead had only 4 of the 10 represented and a record for duplicates - 5 bottles were the same. Unfortunately, this particular type of wine was difficult to find in the Indianapolis area even though the area produces some very nice reasonably priced wines. It is very interesting to see how these duplicates fell in the lineup. Don't miss the photo bomb of a certain someone who almost missed the tasting.

For those of you who missed it, we had a very interesting lesson in the 10 Crus of Beaujolais and how to pronounce them.

• St-Amour
• Juliénas
• Chénas
• Moulin-a-Vent
• Fleurie
• Chiroubles
• Morgon
• Régnié
• Brouilly
• Côte de Brouilly

And for future reference, here are some web sites sent out by members for learning more about Cru Beaujolais

• A Guide to the 10 Crus of Beaujolais - http://flatiron-wines.com/blog/a-guide-to-the-10-crus-of-beaujolais
• The Secret to Finding Good Beaujolais Wine - http://winefolly.com/review/beaujolais-wine-region-map/
• Understanding Cru Beaujolais (and why it’s perfect for Thanksgiving) -http://www.thewinecompany.net/cru-beaujolais-thanksgiving/
• The Serious Eats Guide to Cru Beaujolais - http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/11/what-is-cru-beaujolais-morgon-fleurie-best-wine-for-thanksgiving.html
• http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2014/10/17/why-drink-beaujolais-nouveau-when-you-could-drink-these

And now for the wines...

#1 Domaine Des Marrans, Chiroubles, 2011, $28 (16 points)

#2 Chateau des Jacque, Moulin-A-Vent, 2011, $18 (12 points)

#3 Chateau des Jacque, Moulin-A-Vent, 2011 (10 points)

#4 Chateau des Jacque, Moulin-A-Vent, 2011, $19 (9 points)

#5 Chateau de Corcelles, Brouilly, 2012, $22 (5 points)

#6 (Tie) Chateau des Jacque, Moulin-A-Vent, 2011, $23.99 and 2 bottles of Domaine de Grands Cedres, Fleurie (3 points)

#7 (Tie) Chateau de Pierreux, Brouilly, 2012, $28 (2 points)

#8 Chateau de La Chaize, Brouilly, 2008, $15.99, (1 point)

October 2014 - Amarone

This was our first time tasting Amarone. We had 11 wines and a few were duplicates. It is always interesting to see how the duplicates stack up.

#1 Tedeschi, 2009, $50 (16 points)

#2 (Tie) Tedeschi, 2009 $50 and Bolla, 2009, $40 (13 points)

#3 Colle Cristi, 2009, $50 (12 points)

#4 (Tie) Bolla, 2008, $43 and Musella, 2008 (8 points)

#5 David Sterza, 2009, $40 (6 points)

#6 (Tie) Cesari, 2007 and Tedeschi, 2009 (4 points)

(Missing photo of Tedeschi)

#7 (Tie) Seccal Nicolis, 2006 and Santi, 2007 (0 points)

September 2014 - Red Wine from Italy, south of Rome, including the islands

#1 Grand Passione, Salice Salentino, Riserva, Negroamaro, 2010, 12 points, 6 points in tie breaker

#2 Tomaresca, Neprica, Pulglia, 40% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011, 12 points, 4 points in tie breaker

#3 Montefalco Sagrantino, Azienda Agraria, Umbria Red Wine, 2004, 8 points

#4 Nero D' Avola, Red Wine, Epicuro, Terre Siciliane, 2013, 7 points

#5 Torresella, Nero d' Avola, Cantine Torresella, 2007, 6 points

#5 Nero D'Avola, Tenuta Ibidini, Sicilia, 2007, 6 points

#6 Salice Salentino, Rosso Riserva, Cantile, Negroamaro, 2008, 5 points

     

#7 La Quercia, Montepulciano D' Abruzo, 2012, 4 points

#8 Tomaresca, Neprica, Pulglia, 40% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011, 2 points

#9 Lumborghini, Campoleone, Umbria, Sangiovese, Merlot, 2005, 0 points

August 2014 - White Wine from Italy, Oregon, or Washington, not Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris

We finished out summer with another enjoyable white wine tasting. It was a small group this month.

#1 Chateau Ste Michelle, Horse Heaven Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 (8 points)

#2 Grochau Cellars, Pinot Blanc, Oregon, Willamette Valley, 2012 (6 points)

#3 i Fiori, Vermentino, Pala, 2011 (5 points)

#3 Taburno, Falenghina Del Sannio, Protetta, Italy, 2013 (5 points) 

#4 Vernaccia, Di San Gimignano, Fontaleoni, 2012 (4 points)

#5 Gazza Ladra, Fiano, Santa Lucia, Puglia, Italy, 2009 (3 points)

July 2014 - Dry Spanish Whites

This month Marc and Diana hosted the group at their lovely home. This was the largest wine tasting to date with 20 bottles tasted. Can we say palette fatigue? Needless to say we had several duplicate wines with one wine appearing 4 times.

#1 Juve y Camps, Cava, 2008 (21 points)

#2 Louro Do Bolo, Godello, Valdeorras, 2010 (17 points)

#3 Gessami, Penedes, 2012 (15 points)

#4 Avancia, Godello, 2012 (9 points)

#5 Sabrego, Godello, Valdeorras, 2011 (7 points)

#5 Cabriz, Dao, 2012 (7 points)

#5 Burgas, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2011 (7 points)

#5 Xarmont, Txakoli, 2013 (7 points)

#6 Burgas, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2012 (6 points)

#7 Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2011 (5 points)

#8  Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2011 (4 points)

#8 Espiral, Vinho Verde, Portugal (4 points)

#9 Marques de Caceres, Rioja, 2010 (3 points)

#10, Basa, Rueda, 2011 (2 points)

#10 Ocaso, Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina, 2013 (2 points)

#10 Fernandez Gomez, Garnacha Blanca, Rioja, 2011 (2 points)

#11 Xarmont, Txakoli, 2012 (1 point)

#11 Damana, Verdejo, Rueda, 2012 (1 point)

#12, Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2011 (0 points)

#12, Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2011 (0 points)