Some Columbia Valley goodness from Bookwalter Winery, heading up north for this month’s delish shipment!
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Mamacork: “Needs to open up, I get leather, blackberry, woody, rosemary? Not as much fruit as I like, but I bet it will age well.”
Mysterymama: “Very light nose, Flavor has some cedar, full but simple flavor, a little boozy but the alcohol seems to fade as the wine opens. This is a nice simple wine that would work well with strong cheese or dark chocolate.”
Mamacents: “Cab’s should be bold, but this one is young with a lot of potential… kind of like MAMATEASE! Bonanza (the cat) is purring over this one…”
Ladycork: “Fruits hide behind the acidity on this one. It is young and spirited, but does it have the legs to make it to graduation? Sharp, fruity with no tannins - I usually like a much heavier cab.”
Moxiemama: “Eldest in it’s class, mature but not confident. Needs fresh air - otherwise it will get too comfortable and watch bad reality shows. Decant friends and you will enjoy.”
Overall Mama Score = 3.3
Columbia Valley Merlot 2005
Mamacork: “Earth, rough, dry, berry, plum. Doesn’t taste like your typical merlot.”
Mysterymama: “Nose has sulfur. Flavor has plum essence, tart, medium tannins, jumpy - flavor shifts but not in a cohesive way. This wine is a little confused but could find some balance with the right food… like semi-hearty lighter meats.”
Mamacents: “First impression is that this is not your typical Merlot, nor is the winery label, which I love. (mamacork says check out the cool website) This is a heavy wine, you may want to decant it for a bit.”
Ladycork: “Get plums with a bit of earth. Suggest letting it open for a bit to let the petrol blow off. Full-bodied and big if you like that sort of thing, for the right gal this wine will please. Fills the mouth, but this baby needs to sit. At this price point, a little disappointed.”
Moxiemama: “Oak forest with a bit of earth and tobacco. Aged, but not traditional. Relaxed, calm, home with a sweater and a log fire. I call this is a ‘hot tub’ wine… it can be both relaxing AND stimulating.”
Overall Mama Score = 3.4
Columbia Valley Stillwater Creek Chardonnay-Viognier 2006
Mamacork: “This had a chard nose, get a little apricot and peach but the body and finish are flat. Little bit of fizzy characteristic.”
Mysterymama: “Nose has a hint of cedar and a touch of berry. The flavor is a bit effervescent, melon/old cantaloupe, tangy, clean finish. Good for a hot day, picnic, lobster boil.”
Mamacents: “Fruity nose. Not a chard fan, but the viognier blended with it makes it light and crisp. Some hint of apple or peach. This is a good wine to drink at Dolores Park on a Sunday fun-day.”
Ladycork: “Nose is honeysuckle and grapefruit with a bit of simple syrup and orchard-in-bloom. More citrus could make me swoon… Good price point. Pair with 7-up and slap on Charlie’s Angels.”
Moxiemama: “Peachy and un-ripe cantaloupe. Reminds me of a fruit salad that is a bit too much. Slightly fizzy and a little too excited. Like a karaoke song with someone wearing lime green shorts and fluorescent flip-flops.”
Snapmama: “Has a light appearance, but a slightly more predominant nose. It smells sugary and somewhat floral, which leads one to predict a strong sweet flavor, yet the palate is light a crisp with an acidic bite that got me right in the middle of the tongue. I would say this is a food wine, meant to be paired with some heavier cheeses, or creamy summer squash soup. Good afternoon sipper for a picnic…”
Mamabear: “Lofty ride on the palate! Light, sweet, honeysuckle nose with tropical fruit, seems to announce a delicate wine, but no! Substantial body makes it a food wine. The viognier gives it good mouthfeel and absence of oak allows the fruit to shine. Drink with seafood or even figs and parmasean cheese. An unusual wine for the adventurous.”
Snapmama and Mamabear are brand new to our mama crew, so keep your eyes peeled on their comments as they are actually professional wine-o’s!
Supermama aka admin
