“Semi-Blind”

Bet Shalom Wine Tasting Club “Semi-Blind” Tasting, May 7, 2022

Roth Estate Alexander Valley Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 @ $24.99: Bold, full-bodied and rich. Dark in color, it displays mighty aromas of intense dark fruit, cassis and cocoa powder. The palate displays exceptional balance with rich and layered flavors of black cherry, plum, mocha, toasted and a subtle minerality. Firm tannins ... lingering structured finish. - Wines On Sale

Markham Napa Valley Merlot 2018 @ $24.99: Winemaker notes: Black raspberry and plum fruit greet you in the glass, which is enhanced by graham cracker, caramel and tootsie roll aromas from the oak aging. Concentrated cherry jam fruit provides silky texture balancing the toasty, vanilla shortbread character. Blended with: Cabernet (tannin structure), Petite Sirah (jammy mid-palate) & Syrah (spice)

Buehler Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018 @ $24.99: Concentrated and intense, this Zinfandel explodes on the palate with dark fruit, dark chocolate, black pepper, and spice. This wine is full-bodied and would make an excellent match for BBQ and other grilled meats. - Total Wine.

Benton Lane Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017 @ $24.99: This wine opens with aromas of perfume and bright red fruits like cherries and cranberries with subtle notes of cinnamon red hots. The wine has a nice acidic balance and it exhibits bright red fruits of cherry and cranberry. It finishes with a hint of pepper along with toasty barrel notes. - Wine.com

Cambria Tepusquet Santa Maria Syrah 2016 @ $27.99: Medium ruby-purple color and gives up aromas of dried lavender and desiccated violets with touches of cocoa, cast iron pan, crushed blackcurrants and blackberries, plus hints of menthol, charcuterie and earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers fresh, peppery fruits with a firm frame of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long and elegant. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate