A few years ago, I used to post reviews such as these, where I shared a few noteworthy wines I’d been drinking. Today seems as good of a day as any to do the same. Below, in the order consumed, are a few of the special wines that have been in my glass lately.
2012 Damselfly Sémillon, Lake County, not yet released
This wine was a gift from the producers. It’s not often you find Sémillon as a standalone, dry wine, but this inaugural effort from Damselfly Wines is an easy-to-drink sipper with loads of lemon and lime and a long finish. As it warms up, juicy tropical fruit flavors become more pervasive, as does lime peel on the finish. The story behind the name Damselfly, as shared on the bottle’s back label, is both inspiring and befitting of this Sémillon. I can’t wait until this wine is released to the public. I paired it with scallops and veggies.
2012 Trentadue La Storia Merlot, Block 500, Alexander Valley, $34 at the winery
Another gift from a friend, this award-winning, 100% Merlot will change your mind about the grape if you still hold any ill will against it. On the nose and the palate, it’s decadent, with black cherry, raspberry, baking spices, cocoa, and vanilla. At 25 Brix when the grapes were harvested, and aged in 38% new French and European oak, this Merlot yields a fine balance of ripe berries, oak influence, firm tannins, and lively acid. You may drink this now or lay it down for three to six years.
2012 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $55 at the winery (sold in six and 12 packs online)
Legend has it that Faust sold his soul to the devil in exchange for magical, supernatural powers. This wine, like its namesake, exhibits its own magic in the glass. The grapes are cold-soaked and fermented in both stainless steel and French oak, then aged for 19 months in 100% French oak (30% new). A blend of 80% Cabernet, 16% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot from vineyards in Coombsville, Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder, St. Helena, and Oak Knoll District, this wine is deep ruby-purple in color, with a dense, luscious mouthfeel and long finish. Layers of black cherry, blackcurrant, and chocolate dominate the nose and palate. It’s a quintessential Napa Cabernet. Decant it and drink now or age six to eight years longer. This was a sample provided by Faust by way of Fineman PR.
That’s what’s in my glass. What’s in yours?
Cheers!
Beth
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