2003 Mas de Daumas Gassac – Intowine TV Episode 5
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More wine tasting videos at www.intowine.com In this episode of intowinetv, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Bartholomew Broadbent, Michael Broadbent, and Chris Tavelli convene at Yield Wine Bar, San Francisco's only "green" wine bar, to taste and discuss 24 different organic wines under $30 from across the globe. Theme: Organic and "Green" Wines under $30 Wine: 2003 Mas de Daumas Gassac ($30). Experts: Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections. Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine, Author of numerous wine books. Chris Tavelli, Owner and Wine Director at Yield, San Francisco's first and only "Green" Wine Bar. Location: Yield, San Francisco's first and only "Green" Wine Bar.
d’Arenberg d’Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2003
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Wine Tasting Clip of d’Arenberg d’Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2003 selected from Oddbins on 27 June 2006. WINE: d’Arenberg d’Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2003 VINTAGE: 2003 PRODUCER: d’Arenberg GRAPES: Grenache 50%, Shiraz 50% REGION: Mc Laren Vale COUNTRY: Australia ONE WORD: Fruity TASTING: A blend created to pay homage to the founder of d’Arenberg, but also to the great wines of Chateauneuf des Papes. This is big, bold, stiff, with tar spice, black olives and rose petal on the nose. The palate is full of secondary fruit characters and spicy complexity. This is a big wine! FOOD MATCH: Beef and mushroom pie FOOD MATCH FROM: “The Gastro Pub Cookbook”
Zorita Tinto 2003
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Wine Tasting Clip of Zorita Tinto 2003, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Short Breaks to the Vines’ held on 05 Mar 2006. WINE: Zorita Tinto 2003 VINTAGE: 2003 PRODUCER: Hacienda Zorita GRAPES: 100% Tempranillo REGION: Arribes del Duero COUNTRY: Spain ONE WORD: Rounded TASTING: Spicy chocolate nose with rounded fruit & oak in the mouth. FOOD MATCH: Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew with Cous Cous FOOD MATCH FROM: Nigella Lawson, “Nigella Bites”
Marta’s Vinyard Semillon Reserve 2003
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Wine Tasting Clip of Marta’s Vinyard Semillon Reserve 2003, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Virtual Wine at The Wine Show’ held on 30 Sep 2006. WINE: Marta’s Vinyard Semillon Reserve 2003 VINTAGE: 2003 PRODUCER: Marta’s Vinyard GRAPES: Semillon 100% REGION: Mendoza COUNTRY: Argentina ONE WORD: Crisp TASTING: Fresh citrus and honeysuckle aromas with a clean and succulent palate which is light but surprisingly complex FOOD MATCH: Calamari ripieni stufati al vino bianco (Stuffed Squid) – Marcella Hazan, “The classic Italian cookbook”
Brolio Chianti Classico 2003
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Wine Tasting Clip of Brolio Chianti Classico 2003, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Virtual Wine Academy – ITALY’ held on 20 Nov 2005. WINE: Brolio Chianti Classico 2003 VINTAGE: 2003 PRODUCER: Brolio GRAPES: Sangiovese REGION: Chianti Classico, Tuscany COUNTRY: Italy ONE WORD: Classic TASTING: Classic modern Chianti, full of cherries, hints of spice and a waft of hebal tea, leading to a pert, full palate and an elegant long finish. FOOD MATCH: Roast fillet of beef rolled in herbs and porcini and wrapped in Prosciutto FOOD MATCH FROM: Jamie Oliver, “Return of the Naked Chef”
Domaine Gayda L’Archet Syrah 2003
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Virtual Wine Tasting Clip: Domaine Gayda L’Archet Syrah 2003 Wine Tasting Clip of Domaine Gayda L’Archet Syrah 2003, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Virtual Wine at The Wine Show’ held on 30 Sep 2006. WINE: Domaine Gayda L’Archet Syrah 2003 VINTAGE: 2003 PRODUCER: Domaine Gayda GRAPES: Syrah REGION: Languedoc COUNTRY: France ONE WORD: Complex TASTING: A full and robust nose with a hint of cassis lozenge and herbal notes. A full and chunky palate is rich with garrigue and secondary fruit flavour and has a long finish FOOD MATCH: Pot a Feu – Mike Robinson, ” Wild Flavours”
Wine Tasting 55: 2003 Talomas Chardonnay/Viognier From Calif
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This Talomas Chardonnay (83%) / Viognier (17%) came with a musky buttery nose mixed with very faint gasoline and the usual tropical fruit and pineapple suggesting the wine has gone through malolactic fermentation. The wine was surprisingly fresh, refreshing and crisp unlike many California chardonnays which are OTT (Over the top): Smokey, oaky, full body, with full blown malolatic buttery and off dry fruit — I call it being suffocated by Dolly Parton’s bosoms…Although this Char is not too …
Wine Tasting 5: 2003 Chateau du Parc from Cote du Roussilon
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The is a winner for the price! Cad$10.99 and readily available at many stores. A truly everyday wine with or without food. Red garnet colour. Lot of red/black cherry berry fruits intermixed with garrigue, mixed-herb, tarragon, fig and white pepper with balanced acidity and tannin but the alcohol stands out a little even at 13%. The finish is fair. This a good example of revamped Frech wine making that benefit from the hot 2003 vintage. Go and get a case and drink it in the next 2 years! 86 …
