Goose Watch 2006 Lemberger

Tasted on: January 29, 2010
Purchased for: $ 13.99

Wine Data:

• Alcohol Content: 12.8%
  


• Residual Sugar: 0%
  

Wine Awards and Ratings:

• N/A
  

Tasting:

Appearance: The color is a deep claret that is practically opaque.

Aroma: Intense berry and cherry overtones accompany slight oak and earthy undertones.

Taste / Texture: Very dry with bold, distinctive flavors of a variety of berries. The pepper taste hits a high note as the wine travels to the back of the tongue. Surprisingly smooth once the berries take over after the shock of the initial acidic entry.

Aftertaste: The peppery taste creates a grand finale that slowly vaporizes. This wine has ego!

Decision: The wine will pair well with cheeses, game and a variety of meats. The intense fruitiness of the wine requires a complimentary partner such as a roasted pork loin or a grilled steak. I'd probably purchase this wine again should the opportunity present itself. I give it a rating of 80/100

Thanksgiving Holiday

While my mother (and brother) visited for the Thanksgiving holiday, we enjoyed two wines:

-- Goose Watch Pinot Noir Brut Rose
-- Broadbent Vinho Verde

I already formally reviewed the Broadbent wine; however, I will not be reviewing the Goose Watch champagne at this time. I thoroughly enjoyed both and anticipate purchasing both bottles again in the future.

Goose Watch - 2007 Diamond

Tasted on: January 12, 2009
Purchased for: $7.99

Wine Data:

• Alcohol: 12%
• Residual Sugar: 5.5%

Wine Awards and Grades:

• Gold Medal - NY Wine & Food Classic, NY 8/09
• Gold Medal - LA Int'l, CA 5/09

Tasting:
Appearance: Clear, very pale champagne color, no contaminants

Aroma: Faint, not very distinctive

Taste/Texture: Whoo Boy, that's sweet, yet somehow not too overwhelming. Very grape-tasting. Does not coat the tongue.

Aftertaste: Brief, not unpleasant, some residual sweetness

Decision: Nice, but too, too sweet for my tastes.