Everything tastes better with good company.
People can create wine moments. I firmly believe that when surrounded by good people, in a good place, average wine can taste great. I have little doubt if these wines were the focus of the evening, I would probably consider them average and uninspiring.
Surrounded by laughter and people you care about, these wines were brilliant. The comments are brief because the company was the focus.
Sometimes people and places make wine a passenger, a supporting role. This was one of those times.
2018 Tenuta Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGT
Stewed black fruits dominate the nose. Green herbs and green apple in the background suggest there is a fair amount of Cabernet in the blend. Great start to the evening.
2018 Alto Los Romeros Carménère
A quick comment on Carménère having classic aromas of green capsicum was confirmed immediately. Green capsicum and dark berries. My wine of the night.
2017 Les Domaines Paul Mas Les Tannes en Occitanine Syrah Pays d’Oc
Soft and easy to drink. I paid this wine little attention after settling on the Carménère.
2017 Piccini Chianti
In the basket. About as rustic and rough as Chianti gets. Great fun to drink. Savory, acidic; a wine that you can drink all night.
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