Wine Tasting: 2009 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino

Tonight I'm going with a Brunello.   I had two of these, but opened the first one with company and didn't get a chance to take tasting notes.  I saved this one specifically so I could take notes.

2009 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino

Tasting Notes:
Fully bodied and dark ruby in color (definitely not brown) with scents of licorices, and bramble fruit. On the palette black cherry with a raw tobacco and volcanic rock. A spirited finish and nice acidic balance.

Final Thoughts:
Good quality and tasty Brunello.  I feel it lacks some of the wow factor I expected from it, but generally a very good wine.

Wine Tasting: 2014 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Unoaked Reserve Estate

I'm really becoming a huge fan of Washington wines.  I received my wine club order from Columbia Crest not too long ago and one of the wines they sent was an unoaked reserve Chardonnay.   2014 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Unoaked Reserve Estate

Tasting Notes:
Light golden straw in color. Light and crisp scents of citrus and dried fruit. Voracious honeydew accented with lemon and slight hints of lime buried in the late balanced acidity. Medium bodied with smooth texture and very nice finish.

Final Thoughts:
While I generally lean towards oaked Chardonnay, I do not like them heavily oaked. This is a very good unoaked Chardonnay. One I'm very happy with.  Excellent wine!