|
Chapter Chair
Becky Wilson
deanwils@carr.org |
Secretary
Barry Brunett |
Treasurer
John Landon |
6/20/03
Hello,
Our Father's Day tasting sure brought a big crowd to
the home of Anna and LeRoy Stewart. I guess LeRoy's Topic
"Tempranillo" was a tempting draw. The rain held off, the
sun peaked its head out occasionally, good friends and lots of wines
to explore. Sounds like a perfect day to me. This group of hearty red
wines had some strong family characteristics. Lots of fruit and acid
with some moderate tannins. Interesting that the two 1995 vintages
did not rank high when we voted on favorites but still had the
characteristics of the younger wines. See our website for more
information about these wines from LeRoy.
|
Warm-ups |
Vote |
Wine |
Price |
|
I. |
3 |
Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja 2002 (grape: Viura) |
$ 5.99 |
|
II. |
Rest |
Marqués de la Villa, Toro 2002 (grape: Malvasía) |
$ 5.99 |
|
Tempranillos |
|
1. |
0 |
Pergolas, Valdepeñas Gran Reserva 1995 |
$ 7.99 |
|
2. |
10 |
Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2000 |
$49.99 |
|
3. |
4 |
Finca Sobreño, Toro Crianza 2000 |
$ 9.99 |
|
4. |
1 |
Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja Crianza 1999 |
$11.99 |
|
5. |
1 |
Carmelo Rodero, Ribera del Duero Reserva 1995 |
$38.99 |
|
6. |
1 |
Condado de Haza, Ribera del Duero Crianza 1999 |
$19.99 |
|
7. |
14 |
Prado Rey, Ribera del Duero Crianza 1998 |
$19.99 |
The annual wine club picnic will be held on Sunday
July 20 at the home of Jackie and George Grillon at 2:00 PM. Please
call them to RSVP (410-756-2250) by Wednesday July 16th so
we know how many burgers and dogs to buy. Bring your family, chairs,
bathing suits, tennis rackets, a dish for the table and some vin
to share. There will be a $5.00 per-adult fee.
I'm working on filling next year's schedule already. I
would love to have the year booked before turning the reins (or is it reigns?)
over to the new incoming chair, so please let me know if you can
fill one of the vacant spots.
"Is not old wine wholesomest, old pippins
toothsomest, old wood burn brightest,
old linen wash whitest? Old soldiers, sweethearts,
are surest,
and old lovers are soundest."
-
John Webster c. 1580 - c. 1625
[Ed. note fr. Merriam-Webster: pip·pin
1 : any of numerous apples that have usually yellow or greenish
yellow skins strongly flushed with red and are used especially for cooking]
