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Mamacents #2 Tasting Notes (all the way from Portland): This wine was from November but I’m finally getting around to tasting it. First sip: It filled my mouth with the citrus flavor and sat on the back of my tongue as I swallowed. 2nd thru 10th sips:  In between i read the tasting notes on their website.  Starfruit and Kiwi….really.  Having recently been introduced to a starfruit by my pal Brendon, i totally get it.  The nose: Not as fruity as I would have anticipated for a Sauvignon Blanc, also drier than I anticipated. This is a nice surprise for an SB. This one will stay with you for a while. But the legs on this one…very cute.

Overall Rate: 3.5 (only because i like mine a bit sweeter)

mamachef

De Loach 2005 Kent Richie Vineyard Chardonnay

“Bred on cool foggy nights and trained by a civilized oak fire. A lot of her beauty is up front, but this girl is more than body, she’s got class that won’t fade with age. This fruit don’t need no botox!”
-Mamabear

This nose of this wine screams “oak BOMB!” but, wait… don’t judge it just yet. While I wanted to write this one off as a totally typical California Chardonnay just based on this nose and all my preconceptions about this varietal (which I typically don’t like) my opinion was totally changed once I sipped this pristine white. When it hit my mouth I got so much more than just oak! Very true to the varietal, presenting a good acidity and wonderfully balances. This wine would be great with food, perhaps a nice meal over the holidays… Reminds me of a European style Chardonnay! The mama’s loved this one, coming highly recommended from all of us! Just some of the glowing reviews heard around the room:

“Not too candy like”
“This makes me want to eat!”
“This could be an afternoon or an evening chardonnay, meant for sipping…”
“Not too much popcorn or butter.”

Overall Mama Score = 4.8

Mamas, anything else to add???

Snapmama

Straight from Willamette, Oregon, we LOVE these Brooks Wines.

Amycas 2005
Mamacork- “I taste the pinot gris. Pretty dry, which I like. Makes me think of barefoot prancing in a field of grapevines on a hot summer night.”
Mysterymama- “Nose: plum, wet leaves. Flavor: plum, tart, velvety texture, clean, slightly dry finish, melon. Warm summer evening, beach bonfire, stern grove.”
Mamacents- “Not as sweet as I expected given the blend of grapes. It has a great finish. Must drink at the beach in a sarong and flip flops.”
Ladycork- “The ultimate blend. Dry and also sweet. Nice smooth finish. Excellent for a summer eve of figs and brie.” Moxiemama- “Surprisingly good as it isn’t normally my varietal. A hint of apricot and melon and I like it.”
Mamacents- “Not as sweet as I anticipated given the blend. It has a kick to it and a great finish.”

Overall Mama Score = 3.5

Janus Pinot Noir 2004
Mamacork- “Delicious. Cedar & smoke. Blackberry and dark cherry. Kind of like a zin. Definitely a favorite.”
Mysterymama- “Berry, woody, smoky, then becomes pepper and spice. Stays on the tongue. Savor this one.”
Mamacents- “Too oaky for me. Initially very earthy and dry. As it opens it mellows a bit. I like more fruit.”
Ladycork- “My favorite- smoke and pepper. Kind of like I licked my favorite riding crop. It is delicious.”
Moxiemama- “Vibrant, enthusiastic, spicy and smoky. You can drink this dressed up or dressed down! Delicious.”

Overall Mama Score = 4.2 out of 5

Runaway Red Pinot Noir 2005
Mamacork- “A little too rough for me. It tastes like what it is, a blend of some kind.”
Mysterymama- “Drink it to drink it, not to eat dinner with.”
Mamacents- “I love blends the best. Still woody, but a lighter fruitier side. It warms my heart and is perfect for dinner with friends.”
Ladycork- “Earthy, berry. A bit too much going on here. Black cherry with a citrus finish? what? Surprising. Like your aunt popping out of your birthday cake.”
Moxiemama- “Ladies….I hate to inform you that this bottle is corked!?! …scores don’t count. Mamacents, what up with your palate?!?”
NOTE: As the astute Moxiemama noted, the bottle was in fact corked. Upon a repeat tasting, the mamas agreed that it is a delicious wine and we score it a 4.

Cheers!

Supermama aka admin