We tried this Sat night w/ guests:
1. Forlorn-Hope DragoneRamato PinotGris RorickVnyd/CalaverasCnty (11.93%) Murphys 2015: Light bricked red color; some phenolic/resiny/apple cidery light floral/appley/apple blossom slight earthy/dusty rather fragrant lovely nose; rather lean/hard/austere some phenolic/resiny/cidery some appley/floral/apple blossom/PG rather exotic/complex flavor w/ light somewhat astringent/bitey tannins; very long/lingering lightly phenolic/resiny/apple cider some PG/appley/floral rather tart/tangy bit metallic somewhat complex finish w/ light bitey tannins; not much fun to taste by itself but really needs food. $30.00
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Ramato: This is the classic "rose" of Friuli made w/ skin-contact from PinotGris. This edition had a nice balance of phenolic and fragrant/fruit character. It was not much fun to taste by itself. But we had it w/ classic ChoucrouteGarni a 'la Alsacienne, a dish that is all about getting as much fat into your body w/ each bite as you can. This wine really sang w/ that dish.
Tom