Hubby’s Wine Corner

2009 Celeste Crianza – Review

Red Wine, Celeste Crianza, 2009 Spain- Tempranillo

Hey folks it’s been a while, hopefully you enjoyed the last wine review. I love dabbling and experiencing new wines. It’s exciting to see the bottle, read the tasting notes and wonder where the wine will take me.

This time I stumbled on this Celeste Crianza at Kroger. It was about 16 bucks and had a 93 rating point from wine critic, Robert Parker. I thought hmmm, 93 points, this must be good and less than 20 dollars, even better; so of course, I threw it in my shopping cart.

I was pleasantly surprised! What a great Tempranillo, it was nice and smooth. I would describe it as medium bodied with a very nice dark violet color. I am definitely getting the dark fruit; plums, cherries, and hint of pepper. This wine is not a power-house, slap your mamma good wine but good nonetheless and worth buying. It definitely won’t disappoint and is an easy drinking, warm wine to enjoy with friends. You can enjoy this one with a nice meal or all alone!

Yes, I would buy this again and think you will too. I am looking forward to the next review. If you have a wine you want me to try it, drop me a note!

2010 Meiomi Pinot Noir – Review

Okay, here we go my first wine review! Ironically, I selected a Pinot Noir. I am not a big Pinot fan. To me, the ones I have tried don’t have a lot of structure. But I knew I couldn’t judge them all simply by the few I have had.

With that said, on a recent visit to a restaurant, Pinot was on the menu and despite my dissatisfaction in the past, the description sounded really good, so I thought what the heck. Well, to my surprise, it blew me away. It was loaded with flavor and body. It was called Dusky Goose and is made in Oregon. I still can’t find it at my local wine shops, but when I do, I will be buying a bottle and writing a review. Because it was so good, I decided to buy a bottle of Pinot to see if I could at least come close to the taste I experienced.

That brief encounter, led me to Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir (California). Please, don’t be turned off by the twist cap, I am usually hesitant about those too but not with this one. I really just lucked up on this and went with the reviews written on the label in the store. I was not disappointed and you won’t be either.

This wine delivers! Here’s what I get: Big flavors, elegantly smooth, plumb, chocolate, hints of vanilla, dark berry, cola and a little oak! WOW! This drinks like a $30 and up bottle of wine but it is only 20 bucks. For the price, you are getting a lot of wine; some bang for your buck. I am sure the price will soon be increasing. It actually, reminds me of a BIG Cabernet or Shiraz.

This Pinot will definitely have you going back for another glass and eventually another bottle! This will impress your friends and will go well with just about anything. I am thinking a nice steak, pasta, gourmet burger, lamb, or you can enjoy it all alone! I can’t wait to have another glass. Cheers! Let me know what you think.