Monday, July 24, 2006

Albertson out of business: wine sales

Albertson groceries stores in Bay Area are going out-of-business. Got the following wines for a total of $46, 40% off. I think they are a bargain.

Origin 2004 Pinot Noir, Vin De Pays, France
Origin 2003 Tempranillo, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla, Spain
Origin 2004 Chianti, Italy
Casilleo Del Diablo 2004 Chardonnay, Chille
Meridian 2004 Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA
Ecco Domani 2004 Pinot Noir, Italy
House of Nobilo 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Penfolds Rawson's Retreat 2004 Shiraz Carbenet, Australia.

Now, the only problem is I am running out of space to store all of them. I've lost count, but I think I might have close to 45 bottles, waiting to be sipped!

Fetzer Gewurztraminer 2004

Company: Fetzer
Vintage: 2004
Type:
Style: Gewurztraminer
Country: USA
Region: CA
Cost: $7

MY TASTING
Sight:4. Nice light color.
Aroma: 3.5
Flavor: 4
Sweetness (white): A bit
Tannin (red): n/a
Acidity: n/a
Body:light-bodied
Length:medium to light
Balance: It is ok.
Overall: 4
Score:
(15.25 x 2.5) + 50 = 88.75
Notes:
Well, the name is really weird and I still don't know how to pronouce it after the abbreviation. It tastes a bit sweet but has quite a strong tanning taste, especially for a white white. Overall, it is an average wine for me.

BevMo said,"Tastefully aromatic, the flowery, slightly spicy, medium sweet Fetzer Gewurztraminer is a delicious sipping wine; great all by itself."

Would I Drink Again: yes. I probably wouldn't stock it though!

Colombo Marsala Fine (sweet)

Company: Colombo
Vintage: ?
Type: Port?
Style:
Country: Italy
Region:
Cost: $6

MY TASTING
Sight:4.5. Nice light caramel color.
Aroma: 4.
Flavor: 4.5
Sweetness (white):medium seet
Tannin (red): n/a
Acidity: n/a
Body:strong-bodied
Length:long
Balance: I like it
Overall: 4.5.
Score:
(17 x 2.5) + 50 = 94.75

Notes:
Pretty good for a sweet wine. I give it a high score because it costs only $6. The alcohol percentage is about 18%. It tastes a bit like D.O.M; but on the lighter side. "Straight forward, nutty aromas. Full-bodied caramel & walnut flavors will accent veal marsala.", from Bevmo, and I concurred.

Would I Drink Again: Absolutely. I should stock up on this also.

Penfolds Rawson's Retreat, 2004 Merlot

Company: Penfolds Rawson's Retreat
Vintage: 2004
Type:Merlot
Style:
Country: Australia
Region: South Eastern
Cost: $7

MY TASTING
Sight:4.
Nice ruby color. Aroma: 4.
Flavor: 4.5
Sweetness (white):NA
Tannin (red): very light tanning
Acidity: low
Body:medium-bodied
Length:medium
Balance: I like it
Overall: 4.5.
Score:
(17 x 2.5) + 50 = 92.5
Notes:
An excellent Merlot for $7. I especially like the light tanning taste, which is much more plesant for sipping, if compare to Chianti red.

Would I Drink Again: Absolutely. I should stock up on this!!