Blind Tasting Buddies, by Medium Plus

Apr 14

Wines

1. ’15 Owen Roe, “Crawford-Beck Vineyard” Pinot Gris, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley
   • Apple, gycerol, fruity, fresh. M+ acid.
2. ’15 Pewsey Vale Vineyard, “Individual Vineyard Selection” Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia
   • Tropical, fresh, briny, salty. Tart! High acid.
3. ’12 Hess Family, “Amalaya” Torrontés/Riesling, Valle Calchaqui, Salta
   • Tropical fruit, floral, brisk, Spree candy.
4. ’09 Compañía Bodeguera de Valenciso, “Reserva” Tempranillo Blend, Rioja DOCa, Ollauri, La Rioja (Alta)
   • Dried fruit, hot climate, staining, oak, stewed fruit. Red/black fruit. M+ acid, M+ tannin, M+ alcohol
5. ’14 Terrazas de los Andes, “High Altitude Vineyards, Reserva” Malbec, Mendoza, Cujo
   • Plush fruit, dark fruit, round, wet and juicy, black/blue fruit, ripe. Blackberry, blueberry, plum. Blueberry pie filling. Chocolate espresso bean. Staining color, purple with a pink rim. Med tannin, M+ alc, Med acid.

Attendees:

• Taylor L.
• Nick D.