Got stuck into a few nice wines over Thanksgiving dinner, a bottle of Catena Alta Chardonnay 2009, which I picked up for the occasion, as well as a 2004 Sartori Amarone Corte'Bra which I received as a birthday gift. The Chardonnay went well with turkey dinner, and the Amarone made for a perfect after dinner drink with some cheeses and local honeycomb.
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2009:
Poured a straw yellow colour, with a nose of over ripe apple, verbena, beeswax and a buttery candy corn like note. The palate was well balanced between fruitiness and abstract flavours, featuring the flavors of apple, candied lemon peel, honey and finished with a nice oakiness, some vanilla and butter. A very supple, medium to full bodied wine that would certainly evolve over the next couple of years. I feel if you plan on drinking it now there are definately better values to be had at a price point much lower than this.
Sartori Amarone Corte'Bra 2004:
A pleasant fading red color, just starting to brick ever so slightly, this will be a very pretty colour in a few years. A deep woodsy aroma, rich with spices, wild blueberry and oak. Dry with a rich coating mouthfeel, hearty and intense with dried cherry flavours, liquorice, leather and vanilla. A long lasting finish, well into the 45 second mark. Offers up an excellent QPR, grab one if you get the chance, and don't feel like you need to drink it now, the vivacious fruit flavour and the fact you can still taste the alcohol says you can let this one go a little longer.
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving, enjoying time with family, friends and maybe a glass or two for yourself.
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