wiegie Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I've been drinking a bottle of 2002 Gallo of Sonoma Reserve Cabernet and a 2003 Gallo of Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir (both of which I bought at Meijer grocery store on sale for $9). The word that keeps coming back to me as I sip the Pinot is "mushrooms". While earthiness in Pinots is to be expected, I did not find this wine overly pleasant. (Interestingly enough, two weeks ago I had this wine and enjoyed it... I'm not sure why I don't like it tonight.) The Cab was better, with a darker fruit flavor. To be honest, I don't know what the hell I am talking about, but I'm tipsy and uninhibited in my ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 this game cheats! he's starting without us.... so would that possibly go well with a veal or chicken marsala where we have a sweet mushroom sauce? would you try that wine again?..... would it pair well with any cheeses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I'm drinking a bottle of Gallo Cabernet right now. I bought one of the big bottles. I like this stuff. A couple of weeks ago I told some huddlers that I was drinking it and you made a strong case for why it wasn't bad stuff. So here I am, drinking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 this game cheats! he's starting without us....1159383[/snapback] This is the remedial class... I'm a sweathog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 i was just bustin balls....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 i was just bustin balls....... 1159433[/snapback] I've made 'bustin' balls' on the Egg. One word--delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) OK, so I went back and finished off the pinot at dinner (my wife cooked crepes stuffed with mushrooms in a cream sauce). The pinot tasted pretty good with this dish. I guess it's a wine that needs food. The cab is still potable one day later, but nothing special (although I doubt anyone would be surprised to find that a $9 cab wasn't that special on day #2). For what it's worth, I found these reviews for the two wines: 2003 Gallo of Sonoma Pinot Noir Wine Enthusiast 89 Points $11.99 Best Buy A terrific wine at a giveaway price, this coastal bottling shows a rich, complex texture and is very dry. The flavors unfold one by one on the palate; cherries, cocoa, cola, plums, blackberries and spices are highlighted by a burst of crisp acids. uh--I didn't taste any of that Wine of the weekWednesday, February 23, 2005 2002 Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon ($13) Gallo is a name long associated with the cheapest of the cheap, but it has been trying to move upscale for many years. This is the most convincing Gallo wine I have tasted to date, and for its price the Sonoma County win is a steal. It’s not a cuddly wine but it shows plenty of complexity. The tannins are quite firm, but the wine’s not harsh or drying. With an hour’s breathing, it opens up to show concentrated flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, game, chocolate and coffee. Few collectors would bother to cellar a mid-priced Gallo wine for 10 years, but in this case it may be a wise move. — Michael Dresser The Baltimore Sun 2002 Gallo of Sonoma cabernet sauvignon at $13. A lot of wine at this price, the aroma showed black currants, dark berries, cigar and oak. The finish was slightly short. ok--I sort of tasted some of that Edited November 20, 2005 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Great job wiegie, the best way to learn about wine is to just start listing off what you think you taste. Don't worry if you can't describe everything, the definitions will come in time. As I read in a recent article, "the expert's palette is no more refined than the novice when it comes to tasting wine, the expert just knows more words." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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