I finally managed to have a “Sideways” inspired tasting in our shop in Sandyford..
We haven’t stocked too many Californian wines in our shop so far as, in general, we found them falling into two camps : cheap, bland, big brands (Blossom Hill / Sutter Home etc.. ) or really good but expensive (Ridge / Saintsbury etc..)
Anyway recently we came across a new importer with a great little range of Californian wines, from interesting wineries, that won’t break the bank!
Our guest for the tasting was Jonathan Spielberg (California Wine Imports)
We tasted eight wines.
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc 2007 17.95
Bogle Viognier 2007 17.95
Estrada Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 12.95
Estrada Creek Syrah 2005 12.95
Bogle Pinot Noir 2006 19.95
Bogle Petite Sirah 2006 17.95
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2006 17.95
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 25.95
I thought the Estrada Creek Syrah was a real winner on the night and, at 12.95, I reckon it’s very decent value too..the Bogle Pinot Noir showed very well, a cracking bottle of red..Its been a while since I had any Napa Cabernet and the Merryvale didn’t disappoint..it’s a beauty..
In terms of what sold well on the night..the Bogle Petite Sirah and Viognier were the bestsellers..
There was a “Merlot Ban” for this tasting which was quite funny in the end, as we had our very own Sideways moment..
Near the front door of the shop, I had Sideways playing on the laptop and closeby I set up a “Shrine to Pinot Noir” in tribute to Miles the “wine nut” character in the film..
Later in the evening I overheard Jonathan offer a customer a taste of one of his range, running through all the various and many options he had on tasting..at the end of a lengthy description of the various whites and reds that were open.. the customer just said “Do you have any Merlot?” Oh well..
Many thanks to California Wine Imports and Mr.Spielberg for a truly cinematic tasting!
We haven’t stocked too many Californian wines in our shop so far as, in general, we found them falling into two camps : cheap, bland, big brands (Blossom Hill / Sutter Home etc.. ) or really good but expensive (Ridge / Saintsbury etc..)
Anyway recently we came across a new importer with a great little range of Californian wines, from interesting wineries, that won’t break the bank!
Our guest for the tasting was Jonathan Spielberg (California Wine Imports)
We tasted eight wines.
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc 2007 17.95
Bogle Viognier 2007 17.95
Estrada Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 12.95
Estrada Creek Syrah 2005 12.95
Bogle Pinot Noir 2006 19.95
Bogle Petite Sirah 2006 17.95
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2006 17.95
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 25.95
I thought the Estrada Creek Syrah was a real winner on the night and, at 12.95, I reckon it’s very decent value too..the Bogle Pinot Noir showed very well, a cracking bottle of red..Its been a while since I had any Napa Cabernet and the Merryvale didn’t disappoint..it’s a beauty..
In terms of what sold well on the night..the Bogle Petite Sirah and Viognier were the bestsellers..
There was a “Merlot Ban” for this tasting which was quite funny in the end, as we had our very own Sideways moment..
Near the front door of the shop, I had Sideways playing on the laptop and closeby I set up a “Shrine to Pinot Noir” in tribute to Miles the “wine nut” character in the film..
Later in the evening I overheard Jonathan offer a customer a taste of one of his range, running through all the various and many options he had on tasting..at the end of a lengthy description of the various whites and reds that were open.. the customer just said “Do you have any Merlot?” Oh well..
Many thanks to California Wine Imports and Mr.Spielberg for a truly cinematic tasting!
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