Wut U Had

Thanks for the audience participation last night. America has voted:

Jared's Pick: Sequana 2008 Pinot Noir ($36, on sale for $16.99)


Grade: A

Tom's Pick: Frog's Leap 2008 Zinfandel ($17.99)
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 91 Points


"The Carlsbad Jansens paired their gourmet Dominoes 2 mediums for $5.55 feast with a 2008 Frog's Leap Zin from Napa Valley $19.99, 91 pts WE). This wine impressed from the start and we were glad we made the "leap." It was everything a zin should be, a nice fruit forward approach with a spicy finish. This wine had a decent amount of petite syrah in it which gave it some nice tannins and a bit of a drier finish. Very robust though, I'm convinced this wine could have held its own with any meal (steak, pizza, bbq). I really am back on the zin train, for a variety of reasons. One Zin might be medium-bodied and very fruity, some are rich and full-bodied, others are a bit sweet (my least favorite), and some are even rustic and tannic. You are 

almost always assured of a wine that will be full of zesty spices, like pepper, cedar, bold red fruits. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox and let the professional do the bloggin:)


I have to commend Mr. Purpletooth himself on a great site. In a world gone mad, it's nice to see good people talking about good wine, especially with the prose and palate of one Jason Eldridge. Keep up the good work J, you're the next Robert Parker!"

Gracias!

Grade: Not Given

Beth's Pick: Mallee Point 2009 Shiraz ($4.99)


"Surprisingly de-lish! Smooth, kind of fruity and just GOOD."

I actually got paid to get this bottle. I had Total Wine's usual, get $5 off every $50 coupon. My bill on one trip was $48 at check out. So, they have these bottles at the check stand, like gum at a grocery store, and by spending $2, they took $3 off my bill. The checker said it is his favorite wine under $5 in the store.

I had a glass at midnight to celebrate a Sea King victory. Nice flavor. A tad dry, but I didn't have it with food. A bag of sunflower seeds probably didn't do my palate any favors, though.


Beth's Grade: B+ / My Grade: B-