Five years and one day after I started this blog and podcast I get back behind the mic and restart regular podcasting. This episode features an interview with Rudy McClain, the filmmaker of the documentary Merlove. I also pick three Merlot wines from my tasting log for review.
Show Notes:
00:30 – Welcome and show theme
02:22 – Interview with Merlove filmmaker Rudy McClain
15:25 – My review of the documentary Merlove
17:35 – Review of Bodegas Osborne, “Solaz”, Merlot-Tempranillo 2006
18:43 – Review of Blackstone, Merlot, Sonoma Reserve 2007
19:18 – Review of Raphael, Merlot 2001
21:37 – Feedback & call for new theme music
22:13 – Next show theme
Tasting Notes:
Bodegas Osborne, “Solaz”, Merlot (65%) Tempranillo (35%), 2006 ($9) – Garnet in color with aromas of black cherry, white pepper, licorice and vanilla. Bold plum and black cherry fruit with black pepper finishing with just a hint of bell pepper and moderate tannins. A very nice table wine for under $10.
13.5% ABV
Synthetic cork closure
[rating:3/5]
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Blackstone, Merlot, Sonoma Reserve 2007 ($20/sample) – Dark purple with aromas of black cherry, dark current and sage. Rich plum and dark cherry fruit with some mint finishing with supple tannins.
14.5% ABV
Natural cork closure
[rating:3.5/5]
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Raphael, Merlot, North Fork of Long Island 2001 ($25/750 ml/won in Menu for Hope raffle; tasted from 3L) – Deep garnet in color with aromas of black cherry, currant and mint. Rich black current and black cherry fruit with white pepper, bell pepper flavors finishing with moderate but well integrated tannins. Has structure for another 10 years in the cellar in this format. Outstanding Long Island Merlot that I would guess was from Bordeaux in a blind tasting.
12.5% ABV
Natural cork closure
[rating:4/5]
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Snooth Listing
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Congrats on making it 5 years Tim…I hope this bodes of you being back for good now?
@Sondora Thanks! Yep, I'm back and have a few surprises for the New York, too.
Tim, listened to the show yesterday evening… great to hear your voice. Despite the time off, you still produce one of my favorite wine shows. Very much looking forward to your future podcasts.
Thanks, Marco. The next podcast is already well on the way to release… glad (and humbled) that you and many others are still subscribed.
your voice. Despite the time off, you still produce one of my favorite
wine shows. Very much looking forward to your future podcasts.