Top 5 Wines of 2007
These are the top 5 wines that I owned and drank in 2007. I only keep notes on wines own and drink, not from wines taste. For some reason when I taste wines, they usually work better than when I have a glass of the stuff later in my home. Plus, after about the fifth wine of a tasting, who’s counting? So, including wines I tasted on this list would be a bit much to wrangle in. The wine names (in bold) are followed by the note I wrote after drinking (in italics) and finally any comment I had as I wrote this post (normal). Enjoy!
2004 Paradise Ridge – Zinfandel Hoenselaars Vineyard Estate ($38)
So rare for a wine to taste better in the house than it did in the tasting room. Smelled like chocolate and licorice and just tasted fantastic.
The Wife and I picked this up in the Paradise Ridge tasting room in Santa Rosa, CA. Great spot to hang out and enjoy a glass if you’re ever up there. They make a Rockpile Cab that was good too.
2005 Breggo – Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard ($35)
Fabulous. Smelled like green apple and pear. Had a nice medium body, a little California style touch, a little crispy finish. Just great.
I’m surprised a Chard made the list because I’m not much of a Chard guy. Breggo is making some great stuff though.
2004 Phelps, Joseph – Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($45)
Really good. Dark purple in color but tasted nice and mellow, more medium bodied and smooth.
2006 Two Hands – Shiraz Angel’s Share ($24)
Pretty good. Tasty. Lots of fruit. Happy with it for under $20.
Funny that my note said “under $20″ and yet my reported price is $24. Some discount must have been involved. No matter, I stand by my assertion and will expand it to “Happy with it for under $25.” One dollar left to spare!
2006 Mulderbosch – Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch ($18)
Great. Really light color.
This is a great go-to for South African Sauvingnon Blanc.
Honorable mention
2003 Coume del Mas – Quadratur Collioure ($33)
Blew me away when I tasted it but the two bottles I drank were just pretty good. Just barely played its way off the top 5 list.
Looking at the whole list, I’m surprised at two things. One, two whites (a Chardonnay to boot!) made the list. Two, nothing Italian landed on the list which is strage considering if you forced me to drink wine from only one country, it would be Italy.
Best wishes for the new year!
