Thursday, March 29, 2007

Sweet B*tch 2005 California Merlot

Though the name is sexy, the taste is reminiscent of little italy and san janero outside with christmas lights, cheap pasta, and marty who swears that what he's pouring me is the best in the house (my tongue tells me cheap bulk port wine). After a tiny sip, I turn my nose up, slam the glass down, and pass it to johnny-boy who looks at me blankly with game controller in hand. "Drink this !" I command. He puts down the controller, sniffs the glass like a pup sniffs a pile previously laid by another dog, lets out a trademark "eh, I'll drink it if you don't want it" and finishes my glass for me. Pete returns from the kitchen for his sip, and also does not seem impressed. Strange that this is a merlot self-proclaimed as "slightly sweet and fruity."

[4.3.07] Johnny-boy asks for the sweet b*tch after discarding the lovely wedge of brie I brought out for him. More than half the bottle remained. He popped the cork out and continued to swig the sweet juice like a bottle of mickey until it was empty. classy.

Alcohol 13%
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Goal Winery, Soledad, California
Paid $8 for 750 mL @ Pelham Bay Wines

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Jealous B*tch 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

I am dismissed early from class only to come home and troubleshoot my struggling home internet connection. The wine label has an angry looking bulldog. It has a rabid bite and needs to sit and open up. Scent of cherry and oak.

Jealous B*tch Vineyard
Country of origin: Australia
14% Alcohol
Paid $7.99 for 750 mL @ Pelham Bay Wines

Thursday, March 15, 2007

French Rabbit Pinot Noir

I am experiencing Suzi withdrawal so I play poker with the boys and enjoy this wine. It's smooth and simple with my pizza. So good I have 5 glasses and pass out on the couch. I wake up with "lipstick."

Paid $8.99 for 1.5 L @ Pelham Bay Wines, Bronx, NY

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Bootleg 2003 Southern Red Puglia

Bold, spicy, needs to open. I'm not in love of the four grapes I can't pronounce. Koyo and Gimlet are preparing for their wild weekend. I try to enjoy this while I wait for chicken, fish and rice to cook.

Country of Origin: Italy
Marcello & Massimiliano, Apollonio of Terre del Grico
Paid $10 for 750 mL @ Lehigh Wines, Bronx, NY

Monday, March 5, 2007

Castle Rock 2005 Pinot Noir

Strangely does not taste smooth & fruity like most pinots, has a sharper character like chianti.

14% Alcohol
Country of Origin: USA Sonoma, California
Region: Monterey Country
750 mL
Recommended: Lehigh Wines, Bronx, NY

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Mirassou 2005 Pinot Noir

After a long hiatus, I have decided to resume the wine commentary. At least 20 bottles of wine later, we begin with this pinot noir. 4th of 5 bottles I purchased at the wine distributer near Pete's old apt on buhre. This is a standard pinot, tasty, smooth, fruity. John shares a sip with me, but is unable to comment since he is eating ham and polly-o string cheese.

Alcohol: 13%
Country of Origin: USA
Region: California
Paid: $10 @ Lehigh Wines, Bronx, NY