Wine Tasting: 2006 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino

This evening we are going with a nice Brunello who's window is just opening up.  A 2006 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino.

I picked up two of these from a shop (online) in New Jersey.  Occasionally I'm able to grab some great deals from them and this was definitely one of them.

Tasting Notes:
A beautiful translucent black cherry in color.  Scents of prune, apricot, and cloves.  Flavors of red plum,  leather, clay, and tobacco.  Medium bodied, tannic, with a nice balanced acidity.

Final Thoughts:
Very nice! Not too heavy, but carries a bounty of flavors and complexity.

Tasting: 2006 Compañía Vitivinícola Tandem Navarra Ars Mácula

Tandem's 2006 Mácula is an unfiltered  blend of 60 Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 24 months in concrete vats and 26 months in French oak.

Garnet in color with a nice ruby red at the edge. I would say a medium legs with aromas of black cherry, minerals, and a mid-level toastiness to it. The flavor boasts a bouquet of raspberry, black cherry and spices. A nice medium / full body with a juicy texture and very well balanced with a great acidity. The wine has a good level of tannins and early acidity so I suggest decanting. The tasting occurred after 24 hours of decanting

I believe this is a great value at $25US.

Tasting: 2006 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos St. Landry

A golden straw in color with medium legs.  The aromas consist of honeydew, fresh cut St. Augustine, and garden hose. The flavors of apple, not so sweet honeydew, moss, oak, pine, and a touch of pistachio.  I would say it's a medium bodied and very silky in texture.  It has a long finish and a fairly low acidity.  The wine is very well balanced and is decently distinctive.  I like it.