So said Corina after she took a taste of Bin 504 malbec/cab last night. I realize that each person's taste is different, and just because one person likes or doesn't like a wine doesn't mean that someone has to do the same. I get all that, but given Corina's discerning pallet and the fact that she's tasted about a million wines in her life (don't worry, she is a trained professional), the words she spoke about Bin 504 were very cool to hear. It was also a huge relief for me because even though I love the wine, I really want others to enjoy it, too...OK, that, and I want to be known as a kick-ass wine maker.
As far as my notes on the wine thus far: I noticed that everything seemed deeper and darker about the wine than just one month ago, when I last sampled. The color was deeper red (I realize that probably wasn't really the case, but it sure seemed it), the nose was darker fruit, and the taste...well, I am biased, and although I still get a bit of something green on the start -- that's not a bad thing -- the mid and finish were deeper and darker, too. Just my cup of tea...er...I mean, glass of wine.
Official release coming soon.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Pre Release Tastings at SatchmoSummerfest
And the early reviews are all positive!
Sampled Bin504 in two very interesting settings in the last week.
First test came in the parking lot of Giants Stadium as we tailgated before seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In less than ideal conditions, including plastic beer cups and a temperature of over 90 degrees -- the Cab/Malbec blend held up beautifully! Guests Rob, Kim, Gary and Jenny were all most kind in their assessments. Most commonly used words were smooth, complex, enjoyable. Oh, and by the way, Bruce kicked ass.
Second tasting was in New Orleans in somewhat better conditions: our home on Governor Nicholls Street, where we very quickly went through three bottles with guests Jon and Dorothy, Carol, Brent, Barri, Ellen, Kim, Lee, Katja -- and later with Steve and Linda, and Bill and Pat.
In these almost ideal condition, the wine showed very well. Nice nose, but even better taste! Feels like the wine is improving dramatically with age.
Thanks to all for their wonderful comments and interest in our process. And a special thanks to our friends at House Red in Forest Park, Il, who saved the day by agreeing to ship a case to New Orleans. A wonderful wine shop.
Check out http://www.house-red.com
Sampled Bin504 in two very interesting settings in the last week.
First test came in the parking lot of Giants Stadium as we tailgated before seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In less than ideal conditions, including plastic beer cups and a temperature of over 90 degrees -- the Cab/Malbec blend held up beautifully! Guests Rob, Kim, Gary and Jenny were all most kind in their assessments. Most commonly used words were smooth, complex, enjoyable. Oh, and by the way, Bruce kicked ass.
Second tasting was in New Orleans in somewhat better conditions: our home on Governor Nicholls Street, where we very quickly went through three bottles with guests Jon and Dorothy, Carol, Brent, Barri, Ellen, Kim, Lee, Katja -- and later with Steve and Linda, and Bill and Pat.
In these almost ideal condition, the wine showed very well. Nice nose, but even better taste! Feels like the wine is improving dramatically with age.
Thanks to all for their wonderful comments and interest in our process. And a special thanks to our friends at House Red in Forest Park, Il, who saved the day by agreeing to ship a case to New Orleans. A wonderful wine shop.
Check out http://www.house-red.com
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