Last night - we had some friends over and there was a lot of wine. So - clearly it was a good party.
I wanted to do some quick takes on the wine, tasting notes and reviews.
Wine always tastes better with friends but some of these wines were really special and the company just made them that much better.
The reviews are from left to right in the picture.
1. Olga Raffault Les Picasse Chinon:
This Cab Franc from Touraine in the Loire came with a demonstration on how to pour a bottle with sediment in it. The wine itself had notes of green olive and this salty and savory weight to it that was delicious. Incredibly unique and a conversation piece. 4.5/5
2. Biutiful Cava Brut
OK. So this guy was drunk a little before the party and I bought it - so I don't mind giving it a so-so review. It is bubbles and I like bubbles - but it has that candy almost plastic apple nose and taste. I wouldn't go for this one again. 2.5/5
3. Vino di Anna - Vino Rosso 2015
The grape on this Sicillian wine is Nerello Mascalese. This wine was such a surprise - it is made with indigenous yeast and an attitude that allows the year to show up in the bottle. A wild turn from 2014's vintage - this is bright and light and almost fizzy - pixie sticks and cherry spree. 4/5
4. Tattinger Brut La Francaise
It's Tattinger - a perfect balance of toast and fresh - and it is in a magnum - no complaints here. 4/5
5. Foradori Morei Teroldego 2014
This biodynamic wine from Alto Adige is made from the Teroldego grape. This wine is lush with silky tannins and gushes with cherry and berry flavor. Wonderful. 4/5
6. Roland Lavantureux Petit Chablis 2014
This wine is not what you might expect. It is bold and almost tropical - with citrus but also notes of pineapple. Delightful and surprising. 4/5
I didn't actually taste the desert wine yet...coming soon!
What are some of your favorite party wines?