Opened these ystrday for Steve to try:
1. BonnyDoonVnyd Picpoul BeeswaxVnyd/ArroyoSeco (11%; BonnyDoonVineyards.com) KingCity/Monterey 2019: Pale yellow color; quite fragrant/floral/gardenias slight spicy/cardamon light chalky/perfumed talc almost R-like quite attractive nose; fairly tart/tangy rather rich/lush strong floral/carnations/gardenias/fruity light chalky/perfumed talc lovely flavor; very long/lingering lightly tart strong floral/carnations/gardenias light perfumed talc finish; not nearly as austere/severe as Picpoul from France or Estonia; quite rich/lush for Picpoul and belies the 11% alcohol; not as good or varietal as the TablasCreek Picpoul and resembles Vermentino more than anything; not profound Picpoul but a good drinker at a great price. $14.50 (KK)
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2. Bedrock EvangelhoVnyd Heritage ContraCostaCnty RW (Own-rooted vines planted in 1890's; 14.5%) 2019: Dark color; very strong ContraCosta/mushroomy/earthy/bit loamy strong plummy/Mataro light toasty/oak bit complex nose; bit soft very strong ContraCosta/earthy/mushroomy very plummy/blackberry/Mourv bit toasty/oak flavor w/ light soft tannins; very long soft fairly earthy/mushroomy/loamy/ContraCosta some blackberry/plummy/Mourv bit toasty/oak fairly deep finish w/ light soft tannins; would like a bit more high-toned fruit but speaks strongly of OV CC Mourv. $34.00
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. I cracked the BonnyDoon with low expectations, now that Randall is peripherally involved. I was quite surprised at how good it was for such a cheap price. Nothing profound but good drinking.
Tom
