Took some clients to Blackfish BYO in Conshocken, PA. Two other informal off-lines taking place there that evening - they had much higher level wines:) Also dining was former PLCB Chairman Jonathan Newman.
This is just an assortment of wines I thought the group would enjoy and would pair well with the cuisine.
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2006 Siduri Pinot Noir Lewis Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (11/17/2009)
Drinking nicely now. 14.1% alcohol - just a bit of heat but OK. Raspberry, strawberry, slight red cherry. Some spice and earth. Good finish. Nice Siduri Pinot. (89 pts.) -
2006 Logan Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County (11/17/2009)
Not as good as some other Sleepy Hollow Chards (Arcadian). Some vanilla, citrus and white fruit. 14.5% alcohol. Had a bit of strange aftertaste - couldn’t really pin point it. (87 pts.) -
2006 Salva Tierra Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California (11/17/2009)
Not complex but balanced. Not too oaky especially on the nose. 14.3% alcohol - gave very little heat. Lots of red fruits. Not a bad Napa Cab for the price. (86 pts.) -
2003 A Mano Primitivo Prima Mano Puglia IGT - Italy, Puglia, Puglia IGT (11/17/2009)
Agree with other notes — drink now. A bit of a disappointment from Garagiste. 14.5% alcohol. Black fruit - not spicy. viscous. Not a lot of oak. Just OK - a bit over the hill. Most at the table agreed this was the least enjoyable wine of the evening. (85 pts.)
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