Last week I hosted a wine tasting party at my house. We featured 5 different wines with one commonality. They were all Top 100 Wine Spectator wines. ( one exception was Coho blend 2008 instead of 2007. The 2007 is sold out, however, I think the 2008 is too young right now).
The featured wines were:
1) Zaca Mesa 2006 Syrah. Full bodied and #2 by guests. Outstanding value at $20. Can maybe find 2007.
2) Hijos De Antonio Barcelo Reserva Tepranillo 2004. Tannins too bold for liking Have had better for less
3) Chateau Pipeau 2005 Bordeaux. Smooth merlot based, one guest said could drink all night.
4) Coho Headwaters 2008 62% Cab, a little young but too popular to find 2007. Has potential.
5) Castello D'Albola Chianti Classico 2007 Excellent value at $13. Drinkable now. Guests raved about it and was mistaken for Bordeaux. Selling out fast!
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