El Bombero Grenache Blend 11'

Naked Wine Review 101

Wine: Grenache Blend

Producer: El Bombero

Vintage: 11'

Region: Spain>Aragon>Carinena

Price: 14.00

Date tasted: 7/13/12

Place tasted: I couldn't tell you as I was blindfolded and driven there, but I can express that an incredible view of something from somewhere held my attention captive for hours. It was an interesting evening, spent drinking wine in the charming company of the worlds greatest secret agent. That's pretty much all they'll let me tell you.

Served with: It's one of those reds that is so delicate and floral that it goes well with more subtle/light flavors. White sauces; chicken; duck; even salmon would be nice with it. Avoid spicy, strong, or highly acidic foods with this one. Try it with chicken al a king, it works. 

Appearance: An inspired elegant purple with neon fuchsia refractions. She's a stunning beauty.  

On the snoot: Brilliant floral perfume, strong in rose and violets; focused through a dense oaky fog.  

Taste: Rose, violet, and oak combine in such a perfect unity that any other flavors would obfuscate the radiance in her simplicity. Cushy tannins throughout gently guide the palate through a long satisfying finish.

Balance: Viscous, yet so dry, light, and graceful that she kind of levitates.

Comments: Her naked beauty sings in hypnotic harmony to your inner serenity. She's unique and outstanding.

May many happy blessings grace the world of...um...that secret agent, for sharing this delightful bottle of wine with me. 

Cin Cin!

Rating: 4 immaculate tipsys, excellent value

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14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend 09'

Naked Wine Review 100

Wine: Hot to Trot Red Blend

Producer: 14 Hands Winery

Vintage: 09'

Region: Washington State

Price: 11.00

Date tasted: 6/25/12

Place tasted: I was with my family years ago on a camping trip to Flathead Lake's Yellow Bay. We played charades and laughed until our sides ached. My little brother and I used to race empty pop cans down a little stream leading to the lake, each having our own special design to make our can the fastest. The swimming was great, once the ice cold water numbed your body. My older brother and sister would play pinochle with Mom and Dad and as I observed them I wondered if I would ever comprehend the complexities of that game. Shoot the moon? What? At the end of each day we gathered to share the same sunset; the same earth and sky; and the same wonderfully insane family. 

May your memories be blessed; past, present, and future. Cheers!

Served with: I enjoyed it with Italian Sausage/Apple Meatballs on Pasta w/Pine nuts. It would go well with any herby, red sauce pasta dish; grilled meats; medium to strong cheeses; or dark chocolate sauce on a naked friend....

but never, ever with lemon cake! That is just a murder/suicide combination, so please don't do that.

Appearance: Garnet so dense and opaque that if you gaze into it and really focus, you can see the present!

On the snoot: Complex and pungent bouquet of rich dark fruits wrapped in pastry accented with etherial spirits of oak, soft moss on wet rock, and vanilla tobacco. I think the snoot is her most lovely feature. 

Taste: Black current and dark berry fruit combine with baking spice, cocoa, and damp earth. Subtle oak and enlightened tannins from Zenland were added to inspire a calming, velvety smooth finish. She is mantra to the palate.

Balance: Acids, sugars, tannins, and alcohol blend together in a beautifully choreographed dance of perfect unity & balance.

Comments: Celebrate the love of family, as well as the strength of your independence and freedom with a bottle of 14 Hands Hot to Trot. A hearty thanks to my sister, Molly, for this tasty gift of wine. 

Rating: 3.8 tipsys 

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