Friday, February 9, 2018

2015 Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel

Norm's Tasting Notes
2014 Wild Horse Viognier
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
normwine@bellsouth.net
normwine@charter.net

2015 Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel
#nb-06-18

The abundance of good Zinfandel in the market is nice to see, especially since there are a lot of good choices out there, and many are priced at around or below ten dollars per bottle.  I like Zin because it is an every day drinker, and also a good companion for my Saturday night steak.  The 2015 Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel goes well with steak on Saturday, or a big plate of Spaghetti on Wednesday.

The color is dark and clear with a nose full of brier patch fruits leading to a basket full of flavor.  The taste smacks of black cherry and jammy dark berries, with a touch of cranberry.  The finish is smooth and clean with a small dose of mellow tannin.  The alcohol content is 14%, and Norm's score is 88.

We served the Smoking Loon Zin with our "House Special Baked Meatloaf and Spaghetti", for a Thursday night treat!

score: 88
price: $8 - $11

Norm

WINE – God’s Proof of his Love for Humanity
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Thursday, February 1, 2018

2016 Toad Hollow Francine's Seection Chardonnay

Norm's Tasting Notes
2014 Wild Horse Viognier
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
normwine@bellsouth.net
normwine@charter.net

2016 Toad Hollow Francine's Selection Unoaked Chardonnay
#nb-05-18

The Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay from Mendocino County is one which we have enjoyed in the past, and the 2016 vintage is absolutely delightful!  The winery has been producing good wine since 1993, and all of the Chardonnay has been fermented in stainless steel for a clean and crisp flavor.

The nose is fresh and attractive with the scent of citrus and apple, and a faint hint of honeysuckle.  The flavors are apple with a little melon and a touch of pineapple which explode in your mouth with a burst of crisp ripe fruit.  With no oak aging, the wine finishes with a crisp dry ending leaving very little aftertaste, but which begs for another sip.  The alcohol content is 13.9%, and Norm's score is 89.

We enjoyed the Toad Hollow as a refreshing before dinner aperitif, but it would make an excellent companion for a variety of foods.  It would certainly make a good match for Chicken Piccata.

score: 89
price: $12 - $15

Norm

WINE – God’s Proof of his Love for Humanity
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