Willow Creek Rose 2006
I've been a fan of this wine in the past but the 2006 has, IMHO, slipped a bit. Appropriate bright cherry red in colour; the nose shows definate confectionary tones, a departure from the herbal / dry / euro notes of of the 2004 and 2005. Palate is a bit tough to pick as the sweetness promised via the bouquet hits early but is quite quickly overtaken with a bitely dryness in the mid-palate. Slightly hot alcohol kick to finish.
McAlister Merlot Noir 2001 (Recommended)
A reserve wine in the true sense with only 5 vintages made over the past 20 years (and made in tiny quantities to boot). Good colour with no obvious signs of the 6 years of age. Nice dark blood red. Bouquet shows plenty of class and balance; 'cold' berry fruits, a hint of tobacco, faint green leafy notes, blackberry; quite complex really. Fruit weight in the palate is light but appropriate and well structured. Cool berry fruits show again. Some noticeable acid. Fruit fading a touch.
(Good value the second night as well; more obvious blackberry fruit and a firmer acid structure. In fact gave me more confidence to hang onto my remaining 2 bottles for another 2 years.)
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