Jay Labrador
J-Lab's in da house!
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Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:34 am
Manila, Philippines
Bob Henrick
Kamado Kommander
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 pm
Lexington, Ky.
Jay Labrador wrote:Notes from today's tapas lunch at Barcino Gourmet. The theme: Over-the-top (OTT) wines. A purely educational tasting so no competition or blind tasting.
Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - From South Africa and with a bit of Semillon in the mix as well. Strong capsicum. Sweet pepper juice. When this warmed up a bit, it wasn't just capsicum but it turned into mild chili pepper as well; something I've never experienced before. This got my vote for the most over-the-top wine. Interesting wine if taken in small quantities. Not really something I want to stick with throughout a meal.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Bob Henrick
Kamado Kommander
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 pm
Lexington, Ky.
\David M. Bueker wrote:Bob - if you like chili pepper (specifically jalapeno) notes in Sauvignon Blanc then you need to try the Nobilo wine in my "Charity WIne Tasting" thread.
Jay Labrador
J-Lab's in da house!
1335
Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:34 am
Manila, Philippines
Bob Henrick wrote:Jay Labrador wrote:Notes from today's tapas lunch at Barcino Gourmet. The theme: Over-the-top (OTT) wines. A purely educational tasting so no competition or blind tasting.
Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - From South Africa and with a bit of Semillon in the mix as well. Strong capsicum. Sweet pepper juice. When this warmed up a bit, it wasn't just capsicum but it turned into mild chili pepper as well; something I've never experienced before. This got my vote for the most over-the-top wine. Interesting wine if taken in small quantities. Not really something I want to stick with throughout a meal.
Nice notes Jay! A questions though if I may. Would you tell me the difference between capsicum and chili pepper? I assume you are talking mostly about the aroma and not flavor. I like the chili aromatic notes on some New Zealand sauvignon blanc wines and will make it a point to try more from SA.
Bob Henrick
Kamado Kommander
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 pm
Lexington, Ky.
Jay Labrador wrote:Hi Bob,
It had both aroma and flavor of bell pepper and chili pepper which was why it was such a surprise for me. I thought capsicum only referred to sweet peppers but apparently it refers to chili peppers as well. So I was a bit imprecise in my note.
Jay Labrador wrote:
Seppelt DP 90 Rare Tawny Port - Orange, rust color. Lots of raisins, plum pudding, spice cake. At first though, rather ordinary. All the stuffing came out after about 5 minutes exposure to air. Drunk up much too quickly. Would have been nice to see how this develops after an hour or two in the glass.
Jay Labrador
J-Lab's in da house!
1335
Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:34 am
Manila, Philippines
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