More Quick Tweet Style Reviews

I have to say I really like the tweet style review of wines from my previous post this evening. I have some notes on some wines from other tastings, so instead of writing full posts, I am going to repeat my quick shot reviews.

Please comment if you like this style or dislike this style. I will not do it for every wine - after all this is a blog, not posterous, tumblr or twitter!

That being said, here are some quick shots. If you didn't know, this is a blog about drinking 365 Wines in 365 Days, so I better fulfill my promise!

2006 Mudhouse Pinot Noir: Screwtop bliss. BTG Pinot from New Zealand for BONDA. Nose: Bright cherry, moss, vibrant violet. Sauteed raspberry on the palate, zip in the finish. great fruit!

2006 Bastianich Tocai: great BTG for BONDA. refreshingly light, interestingly yeasty, with floral notes, light mushroom depth, high citrus notes in finish, perfect for fall!

2005 Betz Family Clos De Betz: sitting down after long night at BONDA with Betz and a filet. much softer than expected. super soft, super mild tannins, hints of oak, black fruit, simply divine.

2005 Betz Family La Serene Syrah: no one buys this at BONDA. cracked a bottle, it was off. Jamie called it!

01.16.08 2005 Betz La Serene Syrah

Always a favorite in my book, this wine was met with a little bit of negative feedback, although it is admitedly very young. Big toasty oak upfront with a bit of a brackish scent. Like the '04 J. Christopher Charlie's Vineyard. Russel (Bill) said he was not impressed and prefered the K. I found blackberry and roasted plum after 20 mins or so, with mild tannins and hints of cassis.

Sam chimed in with a bit of Cullen poo (his son's diaper) mixed with "rotting plum, which mellows after a bit".

It needs time to age in bottle, but after we decanted it and let it rest, it was pretty tasty. Not as good as the '04, but it could develop into a serious wine. I find that all the Betz wines need time to sit. Can any producer wait like Gallo and not release wine until it is time?