Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Cána Syrah Contra Costa County 2003

Tamayo Family. Napa, CA.
www.tamayofamilyvineyards.com

A little alcohol, tart fruits, something sage like (perhaps) on the nose. Soft, supple mouth feel. A bit tart and bitter but plenty of fruit. May be a bit oxidized from the color test. Nice licorice and smoke finish. A bit of ink. A pretty decent wine but not enough sparkle and snap for my type of Syrah.

Primaterra Primitivo 2007

Puglia, 13.5%
Imported by Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York
WWW.PRIMATERRAWINE.com

Oaky, wet cork, and olive nose. Hint of floral. Dark crimson color. Intense flavor. Anise and dry stone fruit. Smokey and a little bitter. Heavy tannins. Not much like CA Zin but a strong, good Italian cousin.